
Applewood Manor Foundation - Gran Fondo Asheville
Mass-participation road cycling through scenic Asheville and Blue Ridge roads, featuring challenging climbs and supported aid for endurance riders. Options typically suit recreational cyclists and competitive Gran Fondo participants.
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Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.
Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

A long-distance gran fondo road cycling ride on scenic Blue Ridge mountain roads near Boone, with rolling climbs and fast descents. Part of the Gran Fondo National Series, drawing endurance riders and competitive pace groups.

A long-distance gran fondo road cycling ride on scenic Blue Ridge mountain roads near Boone, with rolling climbs and fast descents. Part of the Gran Fondo National Series, drawing endurance riders and competitive pace groups.
A long-distance gran fondo road cycling ride on scenic Blue Ridge mountain roads near Boone, with rolling climbs and fast descents. Part of the Gran Fondo National Series, drawing endurance riders and competitive pace groups.
Competitive gran fondo road cycling with 30, 60, and 100 mile route options on scenic north and west Asheville roads. Timed segments create race energy while regroup points keep it social, with proceeds supporting Asheville on Bikes.
Competitive gran fondo road cycling with 30, 60, and 100 mile route options on scenic north and west Asheville roads. Timed segments create race energy while regroup points keep it social, with proceeds supporting Asheville on Bikes.
Competitive gran fondo road cycling with 30, 60, and 100 mile route options on scenic north and west Asheville roads. Timed segments create race energy while regroup points keep it social, with proceeds supporting Asheville on Bikes.

Road-cycling gran fondo with 100, 60, and 30 mile routes rolling through scenic countryside, plus timed segments for competitive pacing. A big-group endurance ride atmosphere with route options for different distance goals.

Road-cycling gran fondo with 100, 60, and 30 mile routes rolling through scenic countryside, plus timed segments for competitive pacing. A big-group endurance ride atmosphere with route options for different distance goals.
Road-cycling gran fondo with 100, 60, and 30 mile routes rolling through scenic countryside, plus timed segments for competitive pacing. A big-group endurance ride atmosphere with route options for different distance goals.

A high-energy cycling celebration with a community bike ride that often leans into costumes, playful parade vibes, and city-street cruising. Expect a festival atmosphere centered on bike culture, local advocacy, and all-ages camaraderie.

A high-energy cycling celebration with a community bike ride that often leans into costumes, playful parade vibes, and city-street cruising. Expect a festival atmosphere centered on bike culture, local advocacy, and all-ages camaraderie.
A high-energy cycling celebration with a community bike ride that often leans into costumes, playful parade vibes, and city-street cruising. Expect a festival atmosphere centered on bike culture, local advocacy, and all-ages camaraderie.

A relaxed neighborhood group ride that rolls to a local coffee stop, blending casual cycling with sidewalk conversations, community connection, and morning brews for riders of all levels.

A relaxed neighborhood group ride that rolls to a local coffee stop, blending casual cycling with sidewalk conversations, community connection, and morning brews for riders of all levels.
A relaxed neighborhood group ride that rolls to a local coffee stop, blending casual cycling with sidewalk conversations, community connection, and morning brews for riders of all levels.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.

A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.
A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.

Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.

Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.
Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.

Weekly no drop group gravel ride from a bike shop and coffee spot, with mixed surface routes that include dirt sections and steady climbing. Ride distance shifts with the season; weekly go no go and Ride With GPS links are posted on Instagram.

Weekly no drop group gravel ride from a bike shop and coffee spot, with mixed surface routes that include dirt sections and steady climbing. Ride distance shifts with the season; weekly go no go and Ride With GPS links are posted on Instagram.
Weekly no drop group gravel ride from a bike shop and coffee spot, with mixed surface routes that include dirt sections and steady climbing. Ride distance shifts with the season; weekly go no go and Ride With GPS links are posted on Instagram.

Endurance gravel grinder through DuPont State Recreational Forest on rugged Blue Ridge dirt roads and rolling climbs. Asheville on Bikes hosts a competitive ride with a community race-day vibe in Cedar Mountain.

Endurance gravel grinder through DuPont State Recreational Forest on rugged Blue Ridge dirt roads and rolling climbs. Asheville on Bikes hosts a competitive ride with a community race-day vibe in Cedar Mountain.
Endurance gravel grinder through DuPont State Recreational Forest on rugged Blue Ridge dirt roads and rolling climbs. Asheville on Bikes hosts a competitive ride with a community race-day vibe in Cedar Mountain.

A festive Asheville bike parade and ride that rolls through town before regrouping at a brewery for post-ride hanging out. Expect a community-forward, cycling-advocacy vibe with playful costumes and plenty of two-wheeled camaraderie.

A festive Asheville bike parade and ride that rolls through town before regrouping at a brewery for post-ride hanging out. Expect a community-forward, cycling-advocacy vibe with playful costumes and plenty of two-wheeled camaraderie.
A festive Asheville bike parade and ride that rolls through town before regrouping at a brewery for post-ride hanging out. Expect a community-forward, cycling-advocacy vibe with playful costumes and plenty of two-wheeled camaraderie.

Twilight group road rides departing from Epic Cycles in Hendersonville, meeting at 5:30pm for a 6pm rollout every Tuesday through August; open to riders of all levels for relaxed, social miles on local roads.

Twilight group road rides departing from Epic Cycles in Hendersonville, meeting at 5:30pm for a 6pm rollout every Tuesday through August; open to riders of all levels for relaxed, social miles on local roads.
Twilight group road rides departing from Epic Cycles in Hendersonville, meeting at 5:30pm for a 6pm rollout every Tuesday through August; open to riders of all levels for relaxed, social miles on local roads.

Endurance mountain bike race through Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort, tackling rugged singletrack climbs and fast descents. A rider-focused community event with competitive pacing and backcountry trail conditions.

Endurance mountain bike race through Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort, tackling rugged singletrack climbs and fast descents. A rider-focused community event with competitive pacing and backcountry trail conditions.
Endurance mountain bike race through Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort, tackling rugged singletrack climbs and fast descents. A rider-focused community event with competitive pacing and backcountry trail conditions.

Fast-paced group road training ride covering 45–50 miles around Asheville, often splitting into a B group; not a guaranteed no-drop route, so expect sustained tempo and advanced riders.

Fast-paced group road training ride covering 45–50 miles around Asheville, often splitting into a B group; not a guaranteed no-drop route, so expect sustained tempo and advanced riders.
Fast-paced group road training ride covering 45–50 miles around Asheville, often splitting into a B group; not a guaranteed no-drop route, so expect sustained tempo and advanced riders.

No drop community road ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 feet of climbing, ending in a casual doughnut and coffee social; weekly Monday mornings at 8 for all pace cyclists.

No drop community road ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 feet of climbing, ending in a casual doughnut and coffee social; weekly Monday mornings at 8 for all pace cyclists.
No drop community road ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 feet of climbing, ending in a casual doughnut and coffee social; weekly Monday mornings at 8 for all pace cyclists.