Applewood Manor Foundation - Gran Fondo Asheville
Competitive gran fondo road-cycling event with 100, 60, and 30-mile route options on scenic north and west Asheville roads. Timed segments keep the race energy while regroup points create a ride-together feel, with proceeds supporting Asheville on Bikes.
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A long-distance cycling fondo centered on Asheville’s rolling mountain roads, built for endurance pacing and steady climbs. Riders roll out in a community-driven atmosphere that emphasizes route support and shared finish-line energy.

A long-distance cycling fondo centered on Asheville’s rolling mountain roads, built for endurance pacing and steady climbs. Riders roll out in a community-driven atmosphere that emphasizes route support and shared finish-line energy.
A long-distance cycling fondo centered on Asheville’s rolling mountain roads, built for endurance pacing and steady climbs. Riders roll out in a community-driven atmosphere that emphasizes route support and shared finish-line energy.

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.

Road cycling gran fondo with three distance options starting and finishing at Asheville Yards. Four timed sections on the long route decide winners by best combined time, with an open field from beginners to elite riders.

Road cycling gran fondo with three distance options starting and finishing at Asheville Yards. Four timed sections on the long route decide winners by best combined time, with an open field from beginners to elite riders.
Road cycling gran fondo with three distance options starting and finishing at Asheville Yards. Four timed sections on the long route decide winners by best combined time, with an open field from beginners to elite riders.

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.

Endurance cycling gran fondo with 100, 60, and 30 mile routes rolling through scenic countryside and competitive timed segments. A ride day that blends personal challenge with a shared start and community energy.

Endurance cycling gran fondo with 100, 60, and 30 mile routes rolling through scenic countryside and competitive timed segments. A ride day that blends personal challenge with a shared start and community energy.
Endurance cycling gran fondo with 100, 60, and 30 mile routes rolling through scenic countryside and competitive timed segments. A ride day that blends personal challenge with a shared start and community energy.

Fast-paced road cycling training ride covering 45–50 miles with a strict drop format and two pace groups. Rollouts at 9:30 AM (fast but not insane) from Gravelo Workshop and 10:00 AM (A pace) from Applewood Manor.

Fast-paced road cycling training ride covering 45–50 miles with a strict drop format and two pace groups. Rollouts at 9:30 AM (fast but not insane) from Gravelo Workshop and 10:00 AM (A pace) from Applewood Manor.
Fast-paced road cycling training ride covering 45–50 miles with a strict drop format and two pace groups. Rollouts at 9:30 AM (fast but not insane) from Gravelo Workshop and 10:00 AM (A pace) from Applewood Manor.

A high-energy mountain bike festival in Nebo centered on trail riding and endurance-style racing, with a strong Asheville cycling community presence. Expect rugged singletrack, competitive heats, and all-day bike-culture hangouts.

A high-energy mountain bike festival in Nebo centered on trail riding and endurance-style racing, with a strong Asheville cycling community presence. Expect rugged singletrack, competitive heats, and all-day bike-culture hangouts.
A high-energy mountain bike festival in Nebo centered on trail riding and endurance-style racing, with a strong Asheville cycling community presence. Expect rugged singletrack, competitive heats, and all-day bike-culture hangouts.

Monday-morning social cycling loop that starts with coffee and snacks, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile ride with about 1,000 feet of climbing. The route ends with a celebratory stop for fresh Hole Doughnuts.

Monday-morning social cycling loop that starts with coffee and snacks, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile ride with about 1,000 feet of climbing. The route ends with a celebratory stop for fresh Hole Doughnuts.
Monday-morning social cycling loop that starts with coffee and snacks, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile ride with about 1,000 feet of climbing. The route ends with a celebratory stop for fresh Hole Doughnuts.

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 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.

Weekly Tuesday evening road cycling group rides roll out from Epic Cycles at 6pm after a 5:30pm meetup, running through late summer. Open-to-everyone pace with a friendly community vibe in Hendersonville.

Weekly Tuesday evening road cycling group rides roll out from Epic Cycles at 6pm after a 5:30pm meetup, running through late summer. Open-to-everyone pace with a friendly community vibe in Hendersonville.
Weekly Tuesday evening road cycling group rides roll out from Epic Cycles at 6pm after a 5:30pm meetup, running through late summer. Open-to-everyone pace with a friendly community vibe in Hendersonville.

Weekly Thursday evening group road ride rolling out at 6 PM for daylight saving season, with rotating routes through Leicester and Alexander’s rolling hills. Choose A (33 miles, 18–19 mph) or B (26 miles, 15–17 mph) pace for a social training spin.

Weekly Thursday evening group road ride rolling out at 6 PM for daylight saving season, with rotating routes through Leicester and Alexander’s rolling hills. Choose A (33 miles, 18–19 mph) or B (26 miles, 15–17 mph) pace for a social training spin.
Weekly Thursday evening group road ride rolling out at 6 PM for daylight saving season, with rotating routes through Leicester and Alexander’s rolling hills. Choose A (33 miles, 18–19 mph) or B (26 miles, 15–17 mph) pace for a social training spin.

Casual morning group ride that rolls through Asheville’s streets to neighborhood cafés for coffee and conversation; welcoming all skill levels, bike friendly routes, and community focused social cycling hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

Casual morning group ride that rolls through Asheville’s streets to neighborhood cafés for coffee and conversation; welcoming all skill levels, bike friendly routes, and community focused social cycling hosted by Asheville on Bikes.
Casual morning group ride that rolls through Asheville’s streets to neighborhood cafés for coffee and conversation; welcoming all skill levels, bike friendly routes, and community focused social cycling hosted by Asheville on Bikes.

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.

Caffeinated, no drop community bike ride from Cooperative Coffee to Hole Doughnuts, about 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1,000 feet of climbing; weekly Mondays at 8:00 with optional Google Meet dial-in.

Caffeinated, no drop community bike ride from Cooperative Coffee to Hole Doughnuts, about 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1,000 feet of climbing; weekly Mondays at 8:00 with optional Google Meet dial-in.
Caffeinated, no drop community bike ride from Cooperative Coffee to Hole Doughnuts, about 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1,000 feet of climbing; weekly Mondays at 8:00 with optional Google Meet dial-in.

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.

Casual gravel ride through Bent Creek's forested gravel roads and scenic Rice Pinnacle climb, paced for conversation and mixed abilities; organized by Asheville on Bikes with slow social stops and route options for varying fitness.

Casual gravel ride through Bent Creek's forested gravel roads and scenic Rice Pinnacle climb, paced for conversation and mixed abilities; organized by Asheville on Bikes with slow social stops and route options for varying fitness.
Casual gravel ride through Bent Creek's forested gravel roads and scenic Rice Pinnacle climb, paced for conversation and mixed abilities; organized by Asheville on Bikes with slow social stops and route options for varying fitness.