This year we award and recognize the Top 10 Most Popular Events on Gran Fondo Guide in 2023
Gran Fondo Guide has reached its 12th year of operation, the Worlds Leading Amateur Cycling Platform has reached a global audience of nearly 4.3 million unique users.
To celebrate, we bring you the top 10 most popular events on Gran Fondo Guide over the last 12 months. This is the pure impressions by Fondo fans over the world last year. Please note some of the events have been marketed extensively on Gran Fondo Guide.
Make sure you add at least one of these outstanding events to your Bucket List this year!
#1 Tour de Batam
The UCI Tour de Batam emerged as the new cycling event on Batam Island, Indonesia right on Singapore’s doorstep
Organised by Metasport, the team behind the Tour de Bintan, a previous UCI qualifier event since 2017. Batam Island's neighbours Bintan hosted a worldclass course offering great racing, community engagement and hospitality.
The inaugural Tour de Batam in September 2023 marked the beginning of an exciting cycling tradition on the island of Batam. With riders from various age groups and clubs, this world-class event showcased not only the spirit of competition but also the camaraderie and passion that define the cycling community.
The beautiful Indonesian island of Batam is easily accessible via Singapore on a 30-min ferry journey or via Jakarta and the organiser, MetaSport, provides hassle-free bike logistics. The centrestage of the event, Turi Beach by Nongsa Resorts, an international beach resort, allows for a well-deserved holiday following the ride” with “Host partner Nongsa Resorts offers various resort accommodation options including villas, bungalows and hotel rooms with beautiful beaches, pools (and pool bars!) allowing for a well-deserved break following the ride.
Over 45 different nationalities including British, Australian, Singaporean, Indonesian, French, Japanese riders flocked to the island for the much anticipated inaugural event. The event had an Individual Time Trial on the Friday and a Gran Fondo Classic road race on the Saturday, both being official qualifying races for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. The UCI Gran Fondo allowed Asian based cyclists to qualify for the 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Aalborg, Denmark in September 2024.
Besides the qualifying races, the event offered a 3-day stage race giving cyclists the opportunity to chase the yellow jersey. The two qualifying races were part of the 3-day stage race. Shorter non-qualifying Gran Fondo distances we're on offer to give newer cyclists the opportunity to experience the iconic Tour de Batam.
Over the course of three days, participants braved challenging terrains, unpredictable weather, and intense competition.
Despite the rain that greeted the riders on the afternoon of Day 1, the energy at the starting line was nothing short of electric. Cyclists, young and old, were undeterred as they prepared to take on the challenging Individual Time Trial.
The rain-slicked roads posed a formidable challenge for the competitors, making the already demanding Individual Time Trial even more testing. The riders showcased their exceptional skills and adaptability as they gracefully maneuvered through the slippery sections, a true testament to their training and dedication.
One of the most heartwarming stories of the day came from the participation of the oldest-ever competitors in Tour de Batam history. Brothers Anton Cheng, aged 74, and Christopher Cheng, aged 66, not only defied their age but also inspired everyone with their unwavering passion for cycling.
Both brothers not only conquered the time trial but also earned their well-deserved Yellow Jerseys. Their presence served as a reminder that Tour de Batam is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the spirit of cycling and the bonds it creates.
Magnus Uprus from the Greyhounds was the fastest man of the day and the only one rider to complete the course in less than 21min, averaging a speed of 42.9km/h. Similarly, Jennifer Choi from Cycleworx was the only woman to finish the 15km course in under 25min (avg speed: 37.3km/h!). Extra kudos for beating all the youngster, because Magnus and Jennifer compete in the 45-49 and 40-44 age categories respectively.
As the sun began its ascent on Batam’s picturesque landscape, the second day of Tour de Batam 2023 kicked off with a burst of energy and intense competition. Cyclists from various categories cyclists started warming up at Nuvasa Bay at 7am. There were club tents, and music creating a festive atmosphere for all.
With the Gran Fondo Classic doubling as a qualifier for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Aalborg, Denmark in August 2024 the competitive vibes were high. The men were split into a number of pelotons of various age groups, while the smaller women’s field started in one group.
As the day unfolded, Carl Pettersson (4T2) of the Men 35-39 category bridged the gap on the Men 18-34 peloton that was 10 minutes ahead! He emerged overall champion of stage 2 with a remarkable time of 03:43:56.3, more than 5 minutes ahead the next competitor, Matthew Brittain (MatadorRACING). Notably, Muhammad Raihan (Specialized Dynasty Mavericks) and Luke Chambers (Darkart Cylcing) from the Men 18-34 category put up an impressive performance.
The ladies were very competitive with the top 6 women finishing within less than 1 minute of each other. Sri Suyamti (Larilari.Id) emerged the fastest with an impressive time of 03:24:16. Alicia Brittain (MatadorRACING) came in just 9 second behind. The next fastest female, Boram Seo (MatadorRACING ) was 2 seconds further back.
Day 2 of Tour de Batam 2023 was a testament to the heart-pounding excitement and fierce competition that this premier cycling event brings. From calculated tactical maneuvers to surprising twists in the race dynamics, each moment showcased the essence of competitive cycling.
Day 3 dawned with cooler conditions, setting the stage for the 104km Century ride’s departure from Nuvasa Bay.
In the Men 18-34 category, spectators were treated to an exhilarating showdown between the top two riders in the General Classification (GC). After 3 days of intense racing and a total of 6 hours and 50 minutes of accumulated racing time, Muhammad Raihan Bin Mohd Airudin (#817, Specialized Dynasty Mavericks) secured the overall victory with a mere 8-second lead over Luke Chambers (#867, Darkart Cycling). The battle was even tighter between 3rd and 4th. Richard Turner (#853) Greyhounds started the day in third holding a 4 seconds advantage over Arfan Faisal (#855) MatadorRACING. After a great battle Faisal managed to claw back 2 seconds, just short of the podium with the narrowest of margins. (Controversially there was a mistake in one of the Sprint results on Saturday that could have landed him the podium, but the appeal was lodged too late)
In the Men 35-39 category, Matthew Brittain (#757, MatadorRACING) asserted his dominance over the three days, securing victory with a comfortable lead of over 6 minutes ahead of Andrew Philippou (#755, Specialized Dynasty Mavericks) and Oliver Ford (#775, Greyhounds), who finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively.
The Men 40-44 category witnessed a dramatic finish to the 3rd stage. It was not a clean run into the finish for the Men 40-44 category. Alex Wiseman (#647, Specialized Dynasty Mavericks) emerged as the most consistent rider and clinching 1st place in the GC. He was followed by Louis Smith (#632, MatadorRACING) and Chris Dufton (#628, MatadorRACING).
In the Men 45-49 category, Margus Uprus (#528, Greyhounds) secured victory in the GC thanks to his impressive Individual Time Trial (ITT) performance and bonus seconds. He was followed by Anthony Brown (#519, MatadorRACING) and Ross Sabberton (#520).
The Men 50-54 category saw Mark Jansen’s dominance, as he claimed the GC victory with a commanding lead after winning three consecutive stages. He finished 10 minutes ahead of Brian Johnsen (#446, Bikelabz) in 2nd place and Zdenek Fukar (#472) in 3rd.
In the Men 55-59 category, Chris Reilly (#409, 4T2) claimed the top spot in the GC, followed by Chris Glasby (#411). The battle for 3rd place was incredibly close, with Stephen Ames (#408, Specialized Dynasty Mavericks) securing a spot on the GC podium by just one second over his teammate Richard Paine (#413, Specialized Dynasty Mavericks), who climbed the GC rankings with a 30-second bonus on the final stage.
In the Men 60-64 category, Matt Sheridan (#389, 4T2) emerged as the GC winner. He was followed by Kok Boon Chia (#384) and Wijayaratna Ranjith (#388).
A special mention goes to Christopher Cheng (65-69), the oldest GC cyclist finisher, demonstrating the enduring spirit of cycling.
On the women’s side, Clara Patriciai (Team Garcia, 18-34) and Gillian Li (ANZA, 50-54) secured their GC victories with three consecutive stage wins each. In the other age groups, matadorRACING swept the competition, with Alicia Brittain (35-39), Ponnie Ramirez (Nur Arfanah) (40-44), and Jinella Chua (45-49) claiming victory in their respective categories. The final honors in the women’s competition went to Khoon Hsing Ling in the 55-59 category.
MatadorRACING showed remarkable dominance throughout the tour, ultimately securing the title of Club Champion in both the Men’s (2908 points) and the Women’s division (1460 points). The award for best team celebrations during the prize ceremony goes to the Greyhounds. ??????
An enthusiastic group of Discovery riders also took to the roads, for a 52km non-competitive ride. William Hu pushed his wheel across the line first in a sprint with Nicholas Child. Dian Larasati Kusuma (Women On Wheels.Cc) was the fastest woman who was 1 minute 30 seconds ahead of the Aussies ladies, Rebecca Orme, Natasha Prasad and Madeleine Seletto.
A special congratulations goes out to all the General Classification winners who exhibited exceptional skill, determination, and endurance throughout the event. Your victories are a testament to your unwavering commitment to the sport of cycling. Well done!
We also want to extend our kudos to all the other teams who competed hard and performed exceptionally well, contributing to the overall excitement of the event. Special thanks to: MatadorRACING, Specialized Dynasty Mavericks, ANZA Cycling, Greyhounds, 4T2, Mighty Riders, Allied World Quantum Racing, Harabas Cycling Team, Integrated Riding Racing Team, KHCC Racing Team, WAB Racing, Team Garcia, Darkart Cycling, RTFI, Cannasia, Singapore Biking Vikings, Hung Chen-2Y3, Gurindam Cycling Club and more. Your dedication and sportsmanship added to the vibrancy of Tour de Batam 2023, and we salute your efforts.
With almost 800 men and women signed up for the epic cycling weekend – 19 percent of them enjoyed their first ever cycling event. Kudos to them for completing their first race! The event also continued to include the less competitive races, the Gran Fondo Challenge and the Gran Fondo Discovery. These are shorter versions of the main tour’s Stage 2 and Stage 3, and account for around 19 percent of the total participants.
Rosarito mayor and Rosarito Beach Police become the biggest party poopers in the history of the world
The story of the 44th edition of the Rosarito Ensenada Bike Ride is one you won't forget in a hurry.
The Rosarito Ensenada 50 Mile Fun Bicycle Ride (R), or more commonly known in the cycling community as simply "Rosarito Ensenada" is an award-winning 50 mile bicycle ride along the Pacific Coast and inland through rural countryside from Rosarito Beach to Ensenada, plus a Finish Line Fiesta on the Ensenada waterfront with food, drinks and live music until sunset.
Started in 1979 this ride grew so large they added a Spring edition in 1986. The ride is well known throughout North and South America with over 500,000 happy participants having collectively ridden over 20 million miles!
Rosarito is a safe and affordable travel destination to travel which attracts a lot of cyclists from America and internationally.
However, just before the start of the 44th edition as 5,000 cyclists lined up at 10am for an exciting day plus several hundred fans, Rosarito Beach Police turned up and removed security fences, placed patrol cars and motorcycles in front of the peloton with the purpose of preventing the departure of thousands of cyclists!
The last minute attempted cancellation of the event was initiated by the now enraged Rosarito Mayor, Aracely Brown Figueredo who accused the race organizers of avoiding to pay local taxes to host the event (after having paid them since 1979).
As police tried to stop the race just before departure, 5,000 angry cyclists who had paid over $50 USD, decided to ride past the weak attempt at a blockade by Rosarito Beach Police.
Whilst several hundred, if not thousands, of cyclists completed the 44th edition, the race was officially cancelled and race organizers apologized to all the riders and fans, some who travelled long distances and booked several nights accomodation in Rosarito.
The organizers stated "For those who have already purchased their registration, we offer the option of requesting a full refund or using the same ticket for the next edition. We look forward to meeting again on May 4, 2024. We appreciate your understanding and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us."
Happy New Year to Rosarito's Mayor.
VIDEO: Rosarito Ensenada Bici Race Cancellation Drama
#3 Gran Fondo Florida
The 11th Annual Gran Fondo Florida this past Sunday kick-started the 2023 SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series in Dade City, FL hosted by Dade City Brewhouse
Over 500 cyclists rolled out into and unusual cold start on to the country roads and rolling hills through picturesque horse farms around Pasco County. A fun and challenging event for cyclists all of abilities, the ride has distances of 30, 60 and 100 miles. Dispute the morning cold, and bad weather forecasts, cyclist had a picture-perfect day and a sunny finish into the events new venue in Dade City.
The nonstop rolling hills make it the hardest Fondo in Florida with over 3,000 ft. climbing on the Gran route.
The hugely popular ride didn’t allow cyclists to escape the cold this year!
Strong freezing winds, chilly 46F temperatures combined with the rolling hills made for tough day out for everyone!
However riders were rewarded for their efforts with brilliant sunshine back at Dade City Brewhouse, with the best finish line party featuring great local food and cool brews, the award ceremonies and the legendary prize raffle featuring more than $5,000 in prizes from Series sponsors!
In the 100 mile Gran Fondo, Camilo Vidal was fastest over the four sections in a time of 39m 20s to take the overall victory. Behind GFNY Florida Champion Leon Santamaria was second and GFNY North American Champion Felipe Aros was third.
In the women’s category, 2022 Gran Fondo National Series Champion Eleonora Marquez was fastest in a time of 44m 17s, ahead of Debora Finger and Lorena Sanchez.
In the 60 mile Medio Fondo, Rafael Garcia was fastest in a combined time of 28m 31s ahead of Alexander Keppler and Travis Ihnen.
In the women’s category Bego Lopez was fastest in a time of 31m 52s ahead of Jessica Pessoa and Arnie Bellini.
In the 30 mile Piccolo Fondo, Mike Braylark was fastest in a time of 17m 3s, ahead of John Leach and Claudia Mccoy. Tn the women’s category Claudia Mccoy was fastest in a time of 18m 15s ahead of Sandra Duque and Lyn Paget.
A total of 25 Teams Took part
In the team category, 305ycle consisting of overall winner Camilo Vidal, Leon Santamaria and Felipe Aros were first in a combined time of including bonus of 1h 57m 6s.
Delirium Cycling consisting of Daniel Mosquera, Jp Bejarano and Hugo Dominguez were second overall ahead of their second Delirium Cycling fielded team consisting of Fernando Bonilla, Juan Sebastian Arias and Juanse Diaz in third.
74 riders qualified the 2023 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships by finishing on the podium or in the top 25% of their age category, a full list of can be found here.
The 2024 USA Cycling Gran Fondo Championships take place in Maryland in September and all Gran Fondo National Series participants get the chance to qualify at participating events across the USA.
Styrkeproven attracts up to 9,500 cyclists, one of the most prestigious bucket list endurance rides in the world
Styrkeproven translates to “Great Trial of Strength” in Norwegian, and is a ultra-distance bicycle race that starts in Trondheim and finishes in Oslo, Norway after 560 km with over 3,627m of climbing.
It was first held in 1967, initiated by Erik Gjems-Onstad and takes place in June every year. The fastest time of 12h 51m was set in 2012 by Velo Club Zoncolan.
The 55th edition of Styrkeproven takes place June 15, 2024. Well over 140,000 cyclists have taken part.
For the 540km race, there is a 24-hour deadline to reach the finish. To say you’ve completed it, is ultimate bragging rights!
With nearly 6,000 participants divided in all categories and distances, representing the cyclist from all over the country, where 5 distances start in different towns and arrive together at the Oslo Vallhall Arena.
For endurance cyclists, it represents one of the most prestigious bucket list rides in the world.
For all abilities of cyclists, there are distances of around 60, 125 and 200 km on offer too. There are start groups for large cycling clubs and teams plus and individual start group. A large attraction of the challenge is working within a large team or group to achieve the best time. Riders start on Friday night from Trondheim and head south for Olso.
The strength test has 9 feeding stops from Trondheim to Oslo. At these feeding stops you will meet representatives from various sports clubs or other organisations. They are all volunteers and extremely vital to the race.
All feeding stops also include Technical Service if your bike is in need of a little help. On the road they have 12 Peugeot vehicles which provide neutral service if you need assistance.
Watch out for those mythical Trolls in the mountain sides!
Frenchman Artus Jaladeau and Martina Sablikova fastest over 157km course which featured over 4,000m of climbing the same stage the pro's rode on Stage 14
A fantastic performance, Frenchman Artus Jaladeau (OFC Team Legend Wheels),was the first to reach the top of Col de Joux Plane in 4h 31m 28s ahead Swiss rider Dimitri Bussard and Frenchman Damien Jeanjean, who was second in the Marmotte Granfondo last weekend.
A fantastic performance, Frenchman Artus Jaladeau (OFC Team Legend Wheels),was the first to reach the top of Col de Joux Plane in 4h 31m 28s ahead Swiss rider Dimitri Bussard and Frenchman Damien Jeanjean, who was second in the Marmotte Granfondo last weekend.
Jaladeau said afterwards, "I have no words. Winning this 14th stage of the Tour de France is very special. It is one of the biggest cyclos in the world and I am obviously very happy to win it”.
In the women's race, three-time Olympic champion and eleven-time world speed skating champion from the Czech Republic Martina Sablikova was fastest in a time of 5h 19m 39s ahead of French lady Oceane Mahe and French lady Camille Udny.
Sablikova said afterwards, "It was a really very difficult day with the heat and relief, but I love this region and the public was great with me by encouraging me in all the climbs".
The course followed the same route as stage 14 of the 2023 Tour de France, starting in Annemasse and finishing in Morzine featuring the climbs of the Col de Saxel, Col de Cou, Col de Feu, Col de la Ramaz and Col de Joux Plane over 152km route with 4,100 metres of climbing.
It was a very hot day up to 32C and riders were seen drenching themselves in fountains and streams along the route and locals hoses to keep cool.
Thousands of local came out to cheer on the riders who travelled from all over the world to participate.
In the pro race, Spain's Carlos Rodriguez won stage 14 to Morzine as Vingegaard kept the Yellow Jersey in the Tour de France. Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard fought off a ferocious attack from Tadej Pogacar on the Col du Joux Plane.
2024 marks the 11th edition of this classic out of Pittston, PA on April 28th 2024. This is the ride you've heard about. This is the ride you've been waiting for.
This is 100 miles of mostly untraveled roads through Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming counties in North-eastern Pennsylvania that will show you things you haven't seen, teach you things about yourself, and challenge your bike to keep you going when you can't see where the road and gravel and mud end, and civilization begins.
Be warned, this is one hell of a hilly ride. The full Hundo is 100 miles and anywhere from 7,000+ to 10,000+ feet of climbing. Don't select this distance without knowing that you are in for one hell of a challenge.
If you’re not sure you're ready eat the whole enchilada, Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo has shorter options of 40, 62, and 75 miles depending on your ability and lack of early season form.
The 3/4 Hundo 75 mile distance contains around 6,400 feet of climbing, ideally suited if you are not up to going the full distance, but want to see almost all of the course.
The 63 mile Metric Century contains around 5,480 feet, you get all the good parts, and 40ish less miles.
The lovely 40 mile contains 3,260 feet of climbing and is fun and challenging but won't take all day. Come and try this one.
Please bring your climbing legs and some calcium carbonate for the cramps!
There’s a water stop, full rest stop with water, sport drinks, trail goodies, trail mix, gummy bears, oranges, bananas and there also the world famous Redner's Taco Stop out on course.
There are a bunch of Strava segments out on the course that you can fight for, but other than that, this is just a timed ride. If you happen to finish first, there is a hatchet given to the first finisher and you will mostly likely get some recognition and a couple of extra prizes for your efforts.
Each rider gets two beer tickets to have some goodies from sponsors Susquehanna Brewing Company at the start. Each rider will also get a meal ticket for some of the best food around.
The person that finishes dead last will also probably get some prizes for their efforts since they run a pretty sweet raffle that is provided by our sponsors.
The swag will also be given out at this time. You have to be present to get the goodies.
The Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo believes in giving back and raises funds for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League.
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Registration will open to the public at 12:01am EST on January 1, 2024. Last year, some magic happened and it sold out in about fourteen hours. If you want to make it in, make sure you are in line.
We recommend you register right as this ride is SELLS OUT for 1,000 participants, on January 1st - you have been warned.
Around 4,000 cyclists took part in the biggest cyclosportive in Switzerland on the historic route of the Tour du Lac, one of the oldest cycle races in the world
The biggest cyclosportive ride in Switzerland on the historic route of the Tour du Lac, whose race history dates back to 1879.
It traverses some of the most interesting terrain that Switzerland and France has to offer. From the gorgeous rolling hills of the Lavaux wine region, to one of Europe's most visited castles around lake Geneva.
Taking part in the Cyclotour du Léman means taking part in the oldest cycling race in Switzerland and nearly France too!
Cyclists chose one of three distances, 64km from Lausanne to Evian, 176km Tour du Lac starting and finishing in Lausanne and the 112km from Evian to Lausanne ride.
Well over 3,600 cyclists chose the full 176km Tour du Lac distance.
Afterwards, there was huge pasta party for everyone to enjoy!
Over 1,600 cyclists rode the 100km Gran Fondo course around the city with well over 7,000 cyclists taking part over the wekend festival of cycling in the heart of Brisbane, the most cycling friendly city in Australia
In the 100km UCI Tour be Brisbane Gran Fondo, Keeno Dytor was fastest in a time of 2h 50m 57s ahead of Ben Gulley and Benjamin McDonough.
Dytor outsprinted the rest of the breakaway containing Gulley, McDonough, Elliott, Sprang and Watts
In the women's race, Phoebe Kelly was fastest in a time of 3h 21s ahead of Melissa Hinz and Michelle Bond.
Over 1,600 cyclists rode the 110km Gran Fondo with 1,200 participanting in the race.
The weekend festival hosted a recreational 50 and 80km ride plus the Elite races and Time Trials with well over 7,000 cyclists participating.
Over 425 cyclists who rode the 2023 UCI Tour be Brisbane Gran Fondo have qualified for the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo Championships.
In the Tour de Brisbane Gran Fondo Time Trial, Ben Gully was fastest, finishing the 20.1 kilometer long individual time trial in 33m, with Michelle Tickner the fastest women at 36m 40s.
The Gran Fondo was a qualifier for the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo Championships, the first three in each age category and the top 25% of each age category will be awarded with guaranteed entry to the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships being held in Scotland between August 3rd and 13th.
This Classic follows gravel roads through the rolling Texas Hill Country in the middle of nowhere. The allure of the Castell Grind has always been its remote location, desolate roads and limited traffic.
It’s one of the biggest gravel events in Texas, with a legendary post-race ritual of tacos and beer, held at the post race festivities, made famous by the bright yellow Castell General Store.
You can expect amazing views, wildlife, cattle guards, minimal traffic, adventure and a gravel challenge worthy of bragging rights.
2024 sees Castell Grind celebrate its 11th year.
Austin residents Mike Drost, Debbie Richardson, and Janie Glos started the Castell Grind way back 2014 after exploring the roads less travelled around the small town, which is twenty miles west of Llano.
Mike explained to Gran Fondo Guide, "We are long time racers, riders, explorers and adventurers, always seeking to escape the real grind of the work week. We do this by simply going back to basics and getting away from it all... work, traffic, computers, TV, and stress. We put on endurance events to help you escape too."
The route funnels cyclists alongside the Llano River for miles, with views across House Mountain, Kings Mountain, and Bodie Peak.
Participants can choose from three distances— Full 100 km Grind, 75 km 2/3 Grind, or 50 km Half Grind—all of which include the notorious climb up Keyserville Road, where, as local riders put it, “the carnage begins”, with cyclists clambering uphill through the sand.
Very cleverly, the Full Grind follows a figure 8 course intersecting through the center of Castell at the half way point for the checkpoint, refuelling and support stop if they choose to. The Half Grind racers complete the same south loop course as the Full Grind racers and finish their race in Castell. The Full Grind racers complete the north loop returning to Castell and the finish line.
The next edition of Castell Grind takes place April 13th, 2024.
Like it or not, Texas has had a premier gravel ride for over a decade.
Already Sold Out
The 2024 ride is already sold out for over 575 riders with more on the waiting list, it’s that popular!
This 400 mile bikepacking route is a ride through historic Idaho Falls. Highlights of the route include a Historic Scenic Byway, historical (sites, buildings, homesteads, townships) and a wildlife refuge and hot springs.
Fitzgerald’s Bicycles (Idaho Falls, ID) is the starting location. The route trends south to the 1/2 way point and turns around at Joy Ride Bicycles (Logan, UT) before returning to Idaho Falls. The route rides to two different hot springs, Lava Hot Springs and Maple Grove Hot Springs (Maple twice).
The route is a ride through history. Highlights of the route include a Historic Scenic Byway, historical (sites, buildings, homesteads, townships) a wildlife refuge and hot springs.
Fitzgerald’s Bicycles (Idaho Falls, ID) is the starting location. The route trends south to the 1/2 way point and turns around at Joy Ride Bicycles (Logan, UT) before returning to Idaho Falls. The route rides to two different hot springs, Lava Hot Springs and Maple Grove Hot Springs (Maple twice).
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