Delaware Gran Fondo

The Brandywine Valley offers some of the best cycling terrain on the East Coast.

Experience one of the most scenic cycling routes in the U.S. as the Wilmington Grand Prix’s 7th Annual Delaware Gran Fondo offers cyclists the unique opportunity to traverse a challenging 100-kilometer course linked by 13 cultural attractions, including stunning rides through world-class institutions such as Delaware Art Museum, Hagley Museum & Gardens and Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library.

The Delaware Gran Fondo will allow cyclists the rare privilege of passing through these attractions on the same ride. 

A Media Fondo (half-century course) is also offered. Same registration fee and benefits. You can decide day-of which distance you’d like to ride.

The Delaware Gran Fondo is 100km (62 miles) long. The Media Fondo is 50km (31 miles) long.

Participants will receive a police escort to start and police support at key intersections. Rider welcome packet including a commemorative Tshirt, Swag Bag, USA Cycling rider insurance, course marking, four fully-stocked rest stops featuring signature Delaware goodies (including Woodside Creamery ice cream), post-ride reception with catered cuisine and craft beer, raffle prizes, bike valet service at festivities and more. Medals to all riders who complete the Gran Fondo. Two timed climbs for age-group prizes in Gran Fondo only. King/Queen of the Climb Medals to top three finishers in each age group.

The Wilmington Grand Prix is one of the premier criterium-style bike races in the U.S. and is part of USA Cycling’s National Race Calendar.