GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania (February 19, 2025) – The Gran Fondo National Series announced today the launch of an exciting new Series event: the Gran Fondo Utah. This highly anticipated ride will take place in Payson, Utah, on June 7, 2025, promising cyclists of all levels an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Utah’s Wasatch Front with three course lengths of 95, 62, and 35 miles
Gran Fondo Utah will feature multiple route options to accommodate riders of varying abilities, ranging from scenic, family-friendly distances to challenging courses for seasoned cyclists. The Gran course will tackle the iconic Nebo Loop climb, a challenging ascent that featured in past editions of the Tour of Utah in 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2018. Participants can all expect fully supported rest stops, timed segments, and the opportunity to compete for prizes or simply enjoy the ride at their own pace
“Gran Fondo Utah will be a great addition to the Gran Fondo National Series line up of events and will offer cyclists in the Rocky Mountain region more opportunity to earn National Series Points and to qualify for the 2025 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships, which is in turn a UCI Gran Fondo World Championships qualifying event,” said Gran Fondo National Series Founder, Reuben Kline
The Gran Fondo National Series is partnering with Cycling Quests with a goal to help expand the reach of the Series to more western states. “The Gran Fondo National Series is committed to expanding its reach and bringing the best of cycling to more communities across the country,” said Kline. “We are proud to partner with Cycling Quests to launch Gran Fondo Utah and provide an exceptional experience for cyclists in one of the most beautiful regions in the nation.”
With launching of Gran Fondo Utah, participants from western states now have increased opportunities to be competitive for the overall points in the series with partner events, Cache Gran Fondo in Cache, Utah, the Bogus Basin Hill Climb in Boise, Idaho and the 719 Ride in Colorado Springs, Colorado giving ample opportunity for riders to earn points
In addition to the ride, the event will coincide with the Founder’s Day festival in Payson, with local food, music, and family-friendly activities for riders and spectators alike. Gran Fondo Utah is poised to become a must-attend event for cycling enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers
“We are excited to be selected as a host destination for the Gran Fondo National Series. Our community’s enthusiasm for outdoor recreation and volunteerism will create a memorable experience for everyone involved, while offering scenery and a challenging ride for participants,” said Abby Owens, Explore Utah Valley
Registration for Gran Fondo Utah is already open at https://www.bikereg.com/gran-fondo-utah.
For more information, including route details, event updates, and registration, visit https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-utah
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