2025 Bluewater International Gran Fondo

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Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo

April 19 2025
Helen GA
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Distances: 25, 66, 90 miles
Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills

Timed section format

With timed-segment competitions, your overall time from start to finish does not matter. Only the timed segments count.  Your overall, and age group rankings are determined by your combined time for all timed segments on the route you choose

BAVARIA IN THE APPALACHIANS

The third-most visited town in Georgia, Helen is a unique mountain town styled in a Bavarian theme. About two hours from major airports in Atlanta, GA and Greenville, SC, Helen is adjacent to the beautiful Unicoi State Park which is packed with family fun.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

Experience Southern hospitality with a Bavarian twist! A smaller peloton, compared to other GFNS events, also helps create a tight-knit family atmosphere on road and at the post-ride party with North Georgia BBQ.

SAFETY AND SUPPORT

The Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo routes are difficult to ride unsupported because the roads are remote and stores are few and far between. Ride these marked and marshalled courses with confidence, supported by law enforcement, safety motos, mechanic and sag vehicles, as well as staffed feed stations.

2025 USA CYCLING GRAN FONDO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Results 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.

PRIZE RAFFLE

We have more than $5000 of prizes to give out from Series sponsors, and ALL riders are eligible to win.

BONUS: Earn an extra raffle ticket by wearing any Gran Fondo National Series jersey during the event!

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Beneficiary

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

Sign up by March 24, 2025 (26 days before event) and receive a custom pro-level jersey crafted by Suarez Clothing

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

Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo

 
Start Located At: Helen, Georgia
 
 
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PRICE PERIOD GRAN & MEDIO PICCOLO
Until January 10, 2025 $150 $95
Jan 11 - Feb 18, 2025 $160 $105
Feb 19 - Apr 5, 2025 $170 $115
Apr 6 - Apr 15, 2025 $190 $135
Apr 16 - On-site $200 $145

 

Included

There will be four aid stations along the 100 mile route; two on the 55mi, and one on the 35 mile route (35mi will also have mini-aid with only water, Heed, and Hammer Gel). Each of the other aid station will be fully stocked with: Water, Heed, Hammer Gel, Endurolyte Fizz, Bananas, PB&J Sandwiches, Cookies, Chips and Pretzels, and other snacks.

Aid-Stations will have bathrooms.  Please use bathrooms.  One of the biggest local complaints is cyclists peeing on the side of the road.  Please help our reputation and use porta-johns.

All riders must have timing chips installed on race morning. You will be issued a timing chip, if you do not return the timing chip you will be charged $100. Race numbers must be mounted on your back right side and be easily readable.

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.

Hot food and cold beer waiting for you at the finish line, plus chances to win valuable prizes!

Prize / Race Categories

4 Timed Sections in the Gran Route – Best Combined Time Wins
Custom “Race Winner” jerseys for all Gran Route age group winners
Awards and Prizes for Gran, Medio and Piccolo winners

 
Facilities
Parking
Registration On the Day
Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
Route Card
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
Marshalls
Escort / Police Escort
Roving Mechanical Support
Mechanical Support at Rest Stops
 
Community
Raffle
After Party
Fundraising
 
Features
Course Timing
Category / Race Prizes
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Downloadable GPS files
Finish Line Chute
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 4
 
Number of Timed Hill Climbs
4 Hill Climbs
 
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Nov 06 2024 - NEWS: Kick-Start your Gran Fondo Season in the Sunshine State
Nov 02 2024 - NEWS: 2024 Point Series Champions Crowned by Gran Fondo National Series
Oct 19 2024 - NEWS: Gran Fondo National Series Opens 2025 Registration
Sep 19 2024 - NEWS: 27 cyclists crowned 2024 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Champions in Maryland
Jul 27 2024 - NEWS: Over 1,500 cyclists qualify for 2024 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships
Aug 06 2024 - NEWS: Thornton-Brooks and Niwinski take Overall Victory at Boone Gran Fondo
Jul 27 2024 - NEWS: PeopleForBikes Announced as Gran Fondo National Series Partner
Jun 24 2024 - NEWS: Ride the Cool Mountain Air at the Boone Gran Fondo
Jul 17 2024 - NEWS: Thornton-Brooks and Quintero fastest at 2024 Gran Fondo Asheville p/b Applewood Manor
Jul 03 2024 - NEWS: Sweeny and Mcintire win Green Mountain Gap Trophies at the Vermont Gran Fondo
Jun 05 2024 - NEWS: 12th Annual Highlands Gran Fondo Sells Out for a Fourth Year in a Row
May 14 2024 - NEWS: Register for Gran Fondo Asheville by June 18 to get free jersey!
Mar 28 2024 - NEWS: Sign up for the Highlands Gran Fondo and get a FREE custom Jersey!
Jan 29 2024 - NEWS: Ride with Italian Champion Filippo Pozzato at 2024 Gran Fondo Asheville, p/b Applewood Manor
Apr 22 2024 - NEWS: Hundreds of cyclists braved Savage conditions at the 12th Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo
Dec 12 2016 - RESULTS: 2016 Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo GFNCS Results
Dec 12 2016 - RESULTS: 2016 Highlands Gran Fondo GFNCS Results
Aug 29 2016 - RESULTS: Team Primal Audi Denver Hit Overdrive in the Golden Gran Fondo
Aug 08 2016 - RESULTS: Boone-tastic Gran Fondo
May 14 2016 - RESULTS: Next Moto Champion PB Roswell Bicycles Take Tour of Georgia Team Prize
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