Gran Fondo National Series

We’re proud to recognize the for their continued support of Gran Fondo Maryland and the USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships, taking place in Frederick, Maryland. Their commitment to growing youth and amateur sports across the state directly strengthens events like ours and helps elevate the cycling community in Maryland.

This event is funded in part by a grant from the Michael Erin Busch Sports Fund through the Maryland Sports Youth and Amateur Sports Grants Program, whose mission is to expand access, opportunity, and participation in sports for athletes of all ages.

We’re grateful for their partnership and for the impact they make on Maryland’s sporting landscape. Their support helps us deliver an unforgettable experience for riders, families, and the entire Frederick community.

See you all in Frederick on September 20th!

Course maps are now posted for Gran Fondo Maryland and the 2026 Gran Fondo National Championships, hosted by Gran Fondo National Series! Today is the last day to register to get the event jersey!

Check out the maps on our website!

https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gfnc-maryland-maps

It’s amazing to see the cycling community recognized like this. Velo just published a deep dive into how Gran Fondo National Series became one of the leading road‑cycling event platforms in the U.S.
Huge thanks to every rider, volunteer, and partner who helped build it.

https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/how-gran-fondo-national-series-quietly-built-the-countrys-top-road-cycling-events/

How Gran Fondo National Series Quietly Built The Country’s Top Road Cycling Events

Even after 15 years, organizers of the USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships are still attracting bigger fields.

Read more in the comments.👇️

Course maps have been posted for the 2026 Gran Fondo National Championships, hosted by Gran Fondo National Series! 🇺🇸

Riders competing in the National Championship will depart the start area 30 minutes before the Gran Fondo Maryland riders. Juniors 14-16 and Masters 70+ will take on a 68-mile course, while all other age groups will ride the Gran Route.

Check out the routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/22956-gran-fondo-maryland-2026

Be sure to sign up by Monday, September 7 at 12:00 AM ET to secure your spot at the best price!

Learn more, see if you're qualified, and register today: https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-national-championship

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Those start‑line nerves and excitement are real — and if you want to be part of it on September 20th, now’s the time to check your qualification status for GF Nationals in Frederick, MD.

🔗 https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-national-championship

Look for the qualification code lookup and qualified riders list to confirm your spot.

If you want the official Gran Fondo Maryland / GF National Championships jersey, make sure you’re registered before August 21.
After that date, jerseys are not included with entry.

See you on the start line September 20 in Frederick, MD.

Sign up here: https://www.bikereg.com/maryland-gfns