Kick-Start your Gran Fondo Season in the Sunshine State

Start your 2025 season at the Gran Fondo Florida hosted by Dade City Brew House. Mark your calendars for March 23rd 2025. Register now and save, and get a free event jersey.

Arguably the “easiest” event of the Gran Fondo National Series based on total elevation gain, but with nonstop rolling hills it’s the hardest Gran Fondo in Florida and rewards riders who can work well in groups. There are 3 scenic routes (through the quiet roads of Pasco County, this is the must-ride event of the spring!

Centered in the rolling orange groves of Pasco & Hernando County, Gran Fondo Florida starts and ends in Dade City, FL. The race follows, in part, the proposed Olympic road race course that was part of Tampa’s bid to host the Summer Olympic Games. It travels along rural rolling hills, past horse farms and crystal clear springs. Briefly going through Withlacoochee State Forest and the hills surrounding Brooksville, Florida.

Temperatures at the end of March in Florida are a warm and toasty 70-80F!

Gran Fondo Florida is the center of attention in Dade City, closing down Main Street for the start, finish and post-ride party! Spend the day working together on the road and then swap stories with new and old friends over great food, cold beer, and live music.

Stay for the famous Gran Fondo National Series Raffle!

Routes

There are 3 routes, the 35 mile Piccolo Fondo, 65 mile Medio Fondo and 100 mile Gran Fondo.

Timed segments are used for the competitive aspect, so you can take it easier in between and ride in a group, stop and fuel up at the feed stations.

Pasco County isn't quite as rural as it was when Gran Fondo Florida began more than 10 years ago. We have thoughtfully designed our Gran, Medio, and Piccolo routes to use roads with less traffic, fewer intersections, and more scenery. Routes will be available for download to devices and the courses will be well marked with signs and paint on the pavement.

To reduce congestion on local roads and give all riders more space to enjoy the scenic course, we are using a wave start process with 25 riders departing every 5 minutes. Reserve your start time during registration.

Click here for more information on the routes, maps, sections and GPS downloads.

What's Included?

Ride with confidence on the marked and marshalled course, supported by law enforcement, safety motos, mechanic and sag vehicles, as well as feed stations staffed through local youth police program.

There are Staffed aid stations with individually-packaged food and drink options. There will be four aid stations along the 100 mile route; two on the 65 mile, and one on the 35 mile route (35mile will also have mini-aid with only water, Heed, and Hammer Gel).

Each of the other aid stations will be fully stocked with: Water, Heed, Hammer Gel, Endurolyte Fizz, Bananas, PB&J Sandwiches, Cookies, Chips and Pretzels, and other snacks.

The route will be very well marked; however, we suggest you get the RideWithGPS App and load the route to your smart phone or GPS.

Upon reaching the finish line, riders will be directed into a one-way finishers' chute to: Return Timing Chip, and Post-Ride food and beverage. Riders with particular dietary needs should be prepared with own post-ride food options.

Prize / Race Categories

4 Timed Sections in the Gran Route – Best Combined Time Wins
Custom SUAREZ Winner's kits for Gran Route Age-Group Winners
Awards and Prizes for Gran, Medio and Piccolo winners
Team Competition
Mid-Pack Attack Prize from Wahoo Fitness
Finisher medals for all riders who complete Gran, Medio, or Piccolo route

Qualify for USA Cycling National Championship

Results from Gran Fondo Florida can qualify riders for the 2025 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships, to be held during Gran Fondo Maryland in Frederick, MD on September 14, 2025.

Raffle

Any rider who completes any 2025 SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series event format on the scheduled weekend will be eligible for the raffle. Raffle winners must be present to win. Great prizes from our sponsors including: 

- Stay at Garda Bike Hotel in Italy
- Wahoo ELEMNT GPS Computer
- Wahoo KICKR smart trainer (model TBD) 
- Lazer helmet
- Industry Nine hubset
- Cane Creek components 
- Swiftwick socks
- Bike Flights travel voucher
- Shimano products
- CTS Trainright Membership
- Jittery Joe’s Coffee
- UNDRBUDR anti-chafe cream
- Ride with GPS Premium Membership

*Prizes Subject to Change

Free Event Jersey

Sign up by February 25, 2025 (26 days before event) and receive a custom Gran Fondo Florida jersey crafted by Suarez Clothing.

(2024 Jersey Pictured. 2025 Gran Fondo Florida Jersey Design Coming Soon)

Benefitting Pasco County

This event raises funds for Pasco County SRO Explorer Program. The School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit is composed of two squads that provide law enforcement services to schools countywide. The SRO Explorer Program provides services for those aged 14-21

Register NOW and SAVE!

Register now to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year!

Sign up by February 25, 2025 (26 days before event) and receive a custom Gran Fondo Florida jersey crafted by Suarez Clothing.

For more information visit: https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-florida

2025 Gran Fondo National Series Calendar

* Dates and routes for Gran Fondo Asheville and Boone Gran Fondo may be altered based on damage from Hurricane Helene.