Ride with George Hincapie for a true gravel cycling experience through the rolling hills and open grasslands of California’s Central valley. Our first West Coast Gran Fondo Hincapie starts in the heart of Merced, CA and takes you on an epic adventure into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Celebrate your adventure afterwards at our family festival, with free food and beverage.
IMPORTANT COURSE INFO:
Our course travels through beautiful California ranchlands but please keep in mind that while you are on public roads, the land on either side is private ranchland.
Please help us respect the ranchers that have been so helpful in making this event happen by staying on public roadways and off private ranch property. While on ranch roads, please keep moving unless you have an emergency.
It is also important to note that you may encounter ranch cattle while on course. Under no circumstances should cattle be touched, harassed, approached, or used as a selfie backdrop. Please enjoy viewing these beautiful creatures from your bike as you ride along.
TIRE RECOMENDATION:
We recommend 38c or larger tires with at least a semi-slick tread for our Gran Fondo Hincapie-Merced courses.
Included in the registration fee is an event jersey, chip timing, on-course SAG support, fully stocked rest stops, free participant photography, free food and beverage at the Post Ride Family Festival (for you AND your family and friends!), and so much more! Please note: if you register for both days you will only receive one jersey.
Celebrity Cyclists - George’s friends from all over the world join the ride.
Rocking Rest Stops - Not only are our rest stops stocked with water, energy gels and a variety of fruit and food. They also include live music from some of the most talented local bands. So while you stretch and recharge, the music will keep your adrenaline pumping.
Free Family Festival - You just put in some miles. It’s time to celebrate. Which means activities and bouncy houses for the kids, and craft beer and a big pot of paella for you. All FREE. Yep, you deserve it.
Comprehensive Timing - Some gran fondos record your total ride time. Others time your climbs. We time both. Go ahead—brag away.
Celebrate our top cyclists after your ride under the big screen at the Family Festival.
Gran Award Details: Men’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Women’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall KOM & QOM Men & Women’s 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in the following age groups: 10-18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-60 70+ Medio Award Details: Men’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Women’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall KOM & QOM Men & Women’s 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in the following age groups: 10-18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
*All awards are based on gun time and not chip time.
