Challenge yourself on championship routes and earn your stripes in Frederick!

The 2025 Gran Fondo Maryland, combined with the USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships, rolls into Frederick, Maryland, on September 14, 2025. This dual event offers competitive National Championship racing and open Gran Fondo rides, welcoming cyclists of all backgrounds to experience challenging hills, scenic countryside, and the thrill of championship competition. National Championship entrants must qualify, while Gran Fondo Maryland routes are open to all. It's your chance to ride with the nation's best while enjoying world-class support, unforgettable routes, and the potential to qualify for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.

Three scenic routes: Gran (approx. 100 miles), Medio (approx. 60 miles), and Piccolo (approx. 30 miles), traversing rolling hills and picturesque Maryland countryside.

• All National Championship participants receive a commemorative SUAREZ jersey.
• Dual start: National Championship riders start 30 minutes before Gran Fondo Maryland participants.
• Virtual qualification via E-Fondo Series on Rouvy (Jan-Feb 2025).
• Qualifier for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.
• Open to riders of all backgrounds with both competitive and non-competitive routes.