MAY

2025

Gran Fondo / Lehigh Valley , Pennsylvania

Lehigh Valley

Here’s your chance to join George Hincapie in Lehigh Valley on his favorite style of ride – The Spring Classics. We’re rolling the short climbs of Flanders, the smooth dirt sections of Strade Bianche, and the iconic velodrome finish of Paris-Roubaix all into one epic ride. And of course we’re following it up with our signature Gran Fondo Hincapie Family Festival with beverages and free food at the finish. This will be one ride you won’t forget!

2024 Results

Event Details

Location: Lehigh Valley, PA

Date: May 30 - 31 2025

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Free Event Jersey

Free Timing Chip

Fully Stocked Rest Stops

SAG Support

Participation Medal and Photo

Rides /

Choose From 3 Different courses

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Stunning views, challenging climbs, and fast descents  await our Gran cyclists!

Gran riders will venture out onto the best roads that Lehigh Valley has to offer: 78 miles, 13 sectors of “Pennsylvania Pavé”, 7 bergs (short steep climbs), 3 covered bridges, and the stadium atmosphere of a finish at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center. This is the Ultimate Cycling Experience for the rider looking for their next adventure, challenge, and a taste of the European spring classics. 7.2 total miles of gravel.

SAFETY NOTE: We suggest using a road bike with 25c or larger tires, as it is the best option for the overall riding experience on this course. Although each course features short sections of unpaved roads, 90% of the Gran and Medio courses are paved. The Piccolo course features a very short 1/10th of a mile section of dirt.

Ride Details

Elevation:

5,732 ft

Climbs:

5 Timed

Rest Stops:

4

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Stunning views, a monster climb, and an epic descent await our Medio cyclists!

The Medio distance at Gran Fondo Hincapie has the same Belgian style of the Gran route with a shorter course option. Medio riders will be treated to a 53-mile course featuring 11 sectors of “Pennsylvania Pavé”, 5 bergs (short steep climbs), 3 covered bridges, and the rocking stadium atmosphere of the Valley Preferred Cycling Center as they finish. 5 total miles of gravel.

Ride Details

Elevation:

3,716 ft

Climbs:

3 Timed

Rest Stops:

2

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A fun course that features manageable challenges is what we have on tap for our Piccolo Family Fun Ride participants!

The Piccolo Family Fun Ride is perfect for the cyclist looking to dip their toes into the Gran Fondo Hincapie experience. Piccolo riders will enjoy the rolling hills of Lehigh Valley and the stadium atmosphere of a velodrome finish at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center.

Ride Details

Elevation:

832 ft

Climbs:

1

Rest Stops:

0

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Night with the Stars /

The Best Pre Ride Party

Night With The Stars is the best pre-ride party you can imagine, right in the heart of all the action. Join George Hincapie on Friday night for great food and top rated wine, all in the ambiance of the world famous Lehigh Valley Velodrome. Join us to watch the friday night races with all VIP's.

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Welcome to Lehigh Valley, PA

Lehigh Valley, Pa. is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns – Emmaus, Nazareth, Hellertown, Bangor, and more – and picturesque boroughs, all peppered with parks, trails, and waterways ready for exploration.

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Getting Here

Lehigh Valley is a convenient drive from Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington DC. For those further away, Lehigh Valley International Airport is located 15 miles from the event.

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Where to Stay

Use the link below to explore our partner hotel; the Hyatt House in Lehigh Valley.

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Riding the bike isn't your thing?

We love hosting volunteers as much as we love hosting riders. Spend time hanging out with awesome people while passing out rider packets, handing out finishing medals or helping set up – among other things. We’ve got plenty of ways to help and plenty of time slots to fit your schedule. All our volunteers receive a FREE t-shirt along with a rider pack that includes swag from our sponsors! Visit our signup page and find something that works for you!

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Event FAQs

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There are three different tiers to our Gran Fondo Hincapie Lehigh Valley registration. Early bird registration includes an event jersey, bib shorts, socks, arm warmers and a personalized Road ID. Standard registration includes an event jersey and a personalized Road ID. Late / on site registration includes a generic Road ID and an event jersey that will be mailed to you post event. Check out the registration page for more specific dates and deadlines.

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