Greenville, S.C., (August 27, 2024) – Gran Fondo Hincapie is heading to five unique cycling destinations for its 2025 Gran Fondo event series. Cyclists can choose to ride the paved roads of Merced, Calif.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; Lehigh Valley, Penn.; Bentonville, Ark.; or Greenville, S.C. throughout the 2025 calendar year. Each event offers scenic routes mapped and tested by George Hincapie himself. Backed by 30 years of event experience, Gran Fondo Hincapie offers a cycling experience for every type of tinder with multiple distance options offered: a shorter Piccolo, a mid-length Medio, or a longer Gran ride.
“The Gran Fondo Hincapie series has always been about more than just the ride; it’s about bringing together a community of cyclists who share a passion for the sport and the camaraderie that comes with it,” said George Hincapie. “We designed our Gran Fondo to be challenging yet rewarding, offering stunning routes, excellent support, and a festive atmosphere that celebrates the love of cycling. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior, we want every participant to feel a sense of accomplishment and be part of something special. We look forward to another year of great rides, strong community, and unforgettable memories.”
Gran Fondo Hincapie and the City of Bentonville are working together to grow Bentonville into a road cycling destination to complement the region’s existing gravel and mountain biking reputation. Hincapie events focus on the overall experience. They are multi-day cycling celebrations with scenic rides, live music, and a family festival with free fun, food, and drinks. Thousands of cycling pros, celebrities, weekend warriors, and first-time riders have participated in Hincapie Gran Fondo events, hosted by American professional road cyclist and Olympian, George, and the family.
2025 Gran Fondo Hincapie Event Dates:
- March 15: Merced, Calif. (Registration open)
- May 3: Chattanooga, Tenn. (Registration open)
- May 31: Lehigh Valley, Penn. (Registration open)
- Bentonville, Ark. – date coming soon
- 18: Greenville, S.C.
Registration is still open for the Hincapie’s first annual event in Bentonville, Ark., this Sept. 6 – 8. Join George, along with Junior Men 15-16 Time Trial National Champion, Enzo Hincapie, former American professional road cyclist, Bobby Julich, and the Wedu team for a weekend of riding, good food, entertainment, and more. The weekend is packed full of activities, with George and Enzo leading Shake Out rides on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings before the event weekend from the Meteor Café. Riders can fuel up on Friday with an evening under the stars sampling culinary creations from the country’s top chefs at Thaden School. On Saturday night there will be an After Party catered by Chef Biju Thomas at the Red Barn at the Momentary.
The final event on the 2024 calendar is Hincapie-Greenville, which will take place Oct. 18-19, where the Gran Fondo Hincapie events all started in 2012. Registration is still open for this event.
To learn more about Gran Fondo Hincapie or register for an event, please visit https://hincapie.com/ or follow along on social media on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
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About Hincapie
Cycling is our life. It’s what we know, and it’s who we are. But we are not a bike company. We’re a people-who-ride-bikes company. We are cyclists, and we are makers. We are master craftsmen of custom-made, high-performance cycling apparel. Our team is our family. Not only do we design our cycling apparel, but we also make it in our family-run factory. We also create and run upscale cycling events. We have a restaurant and hotel that hosts visiting cyclists from all over the world. We manage a spring series of races. Cycling inspires everything we do, and every day we work even harder to improve the sport, make it more accessible to others and build a strong community for future cyclists. Join us on our journey.
About George Hincapie
George Hincapie is a retired professional road cyclist who was one of the most accomplished American cyclists of his generation. Over his 19-year career, he competed in 17 Tours de France, the most of any American cyclist, participated in five Olympic Games and excelled in the Spring Classics, including winning Gent-Wevelgem in 2001 and securing multiple top-10 finishes in Paris-Roubaix. Since retiring from professional cycling in 2012, Hincapie has remained active in the sport as a co-founder of Hincapie Sportswear, which specializes in cycling apparel, and launching a professional cycling team. He is also the co-owner of Hotel Domestique, a luxury cycling destination in South Carolina, and hosts the Gran Fondo Hincapie series with his family.
