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Prince Edward County Gran Fondo

September 06 2025
Sandbanks Park Ontario
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Distances: 50, 100, 150 km
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Limited to: 600 Participants

The County Gran Fondo is a beautifully scenic ride through the bucolic, vineyard studded scenery of Prince Edward County, Ontario. Choose from 50 km, 100 km and 150 km distances and enjoy unparalleled support, the camaraderie of cyclists and après-ride festivities sure to please. Starting from Isaiah Tubbs on West Lake, you will cruise through Sandbanks Provincial Park, past vineyards that have made the county famous, visit villages including Milford, Picton & Wellington, and ride quiet roads in between. 

Haven't been to the county yet? Travel & Leisure recently described Prince Edward County as one of the top places to travel to in the world in their annual list: ‘Cross Montauk, NY, with California’s Napa Valley circa 1970, and you get Prince Edward County, a tiny wine-producing region that’s becoming a haven for creative types'. Cyclists have long known that this region is a mecca for road cycling. 

Prince Edward County Gran Fondo

 
Start Located At: Isaiah Tubbs Resort, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Ontario
 
 
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Friday, September 5
6:30-8:30 pm: Participants can pick up their Rider package at Isaiah Tubbs Resort at the O'Neill Pavilion, our HQ for the event.

7:00-9:00 pm: There will be a  buffet 'carb loading' dinner for participants at Dune Hopper Brewery, at 7:00 pm and going until 9:00 pm. Cost is $50 + tax. Tickets are limited.

Saturday, September 6
7:00-8:15 am: Riders should arrive to the start area at the pavilion. Package pick-up for those that did not pick-up on Friday night is available from 7:00 am.

Neutral start north along west lake and through Sandbanks park. Once through the park, ride at your own pace. All rides start from Isaiah Tubbs Resort as follows:

*7.30 am: Gran Fondo Elite 150 km
*8.00 am: Gran Fondo 100 km
*8.30 am: Corto Fondo 50 km

12:00-3:00 pm: Après-ride festivities including BBQ & frosty brew. Please note, we cannot guarantee the beer garden or lunch will be available after 3:00 pm but there will be food options on the 150 km last rest stop for those that like to take their time.

7:00-10:00 pm: Celebration Dinner festivities at a secret location. Bus transportation available from Isaiah Tubbs ($20 return). Tickets for the Saturday night event will be $60+tax and will include your first glass of wine. Proceeds going to local charities. We have donated over $16,000 since inception of the event to charities including The Wellington Food Bank; ROC Youth at Risk; YWCA Strong Kids and the Picton Hospital Foundation. Quick, get your ticket.

Sunday, September 7
Join a 30km moderate Slow Food Ride from Karlo Estates Winery Sunday morning that will include a pancake breakfast and stops at farms and wineries hosting tastings and food prepared by some of the County’s best chefs. Participating wineries & farms include: Karlo Estates; Norman Hardie Winery & Closson Chase Vineyards. This event is extremely limited.

Included
* A fully supported ride on some of the most scenic roads in Prince Edward County
* Official 2024 County Gran Fondo T-shirt. Note T-shirts are only guaranteed for registrations received up until August 1

* Complimentary digital pack of personal event photos

* Full mechanical support throughout the ride

* Aid and medical stations along the route, complete with food and sports drinks

* Bike parking during post-event celebrations

* Complimentary BBQ for riders, until 3:00 pm

* Official 2024 swag, including a custom specialty item (in 2024, finisher medals), and more…

* Pre- and post-event activities and entertainment for you and your family

* A complimentary 8oz beverage upon completing your ride

 

 
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Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
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Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 2
 
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Sep 06 2025 - EVENT: Prince Edward County Gran Fondo