Three Route Options
The Gran Fondo Colnago Philadelphia offers three route options for cyclists of all abilities:
- 102 mile (164 km) Gran Fondo — Long Route
- 63 mile (101 km) Medio Fondo — Medium Route
- 31 mile (50 km) Piccolo Fondo — Short Route
General Course Description
The Gran Fondo Colnago Philadelphia passes through many areas that were critcal in the birthplace of our nation. It’s no wonder that many are calling it “America’s Gran Fondo”.
Starting in front of the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art, cyclists will spin down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (Philly’s Champs-Elysees) and around Logan’s Circle, treating riders to a full view of the uniquely designed City Hall (the nation’s largest municipal building).
Leaving center city along the banks of the Schuylkill River, riders will pass Boathouse Row and enter the heart of Fairmount Park (the world’s largest municipal park).
The course proceeds into neighboring counties and winds through rural townships. Cyclists will ride on roads less traveled… through lush woodlands, past picturesque farms and pre-revolutionary stone houses, quaint villages and rural towns. The Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo will even pass through Valley Forge National Park, where George Washington’s Continental Army spent the winter during the American Revolutionary War.
Stunning river views abound; numerous other historic sites will be encountered — you’ll even cross a covered bridge!
And did we mention climbing? To many, there will be a shocking amount of vertical encountered, including at least one epic climb that we’ll chip-time for King & Queen of the Mountain scoring purposes (Gran & Medio Fondo routes only).
Event Start
All routes start in downtown Philadelphia in front of the Museum of Art on Kelly Drive. All routes will begin together at 7:00AM in a mass start.
Event Finish
All routes finish on the Avenue of the Republic in Fairmount Park, directly in front of Memorial Hall.
102 Mile (164 km) Gran Fondo – Long Route
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Our marquis route!
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Rigorous course with plenty of climbing!
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King & Queen of the Mountain awards for overall and age group categories
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Aid stations approximately every 20 miles
63 Mile (101 km) Medio Fondo – Medium Route
- King & Queen of the Mountain awards for overall and age group categories
- Aid stations approximately every 20 miles
31 Mile (50 km) Piccolo Fondo – Short Route
Please Note: There are NO King or Queen of the Mountain awards on the Piccolo Fondo course
Note: All routes are subject to change. Any additional updates to route information will be added to this website, so check back often. Final route details will be published in cue sheets distributed in the cyclists’ registration packets. Do not use these maps as cue sheets, they will be provided to all participants on site at the event.
