Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie

Nova Scotia's First Gran Fondo!

Registration opens on January 15.

The Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie will appeal to those looking to ride for fun, for good health and to take on a personal challenge, all while enjoying the beautiful scenery in a safe environment.

Although a timed event, this is more of a self-paced FUN group event, rather than a race. There will also be opportunities to sample Acadian fare at nutrition breaks.

Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie is offering three rides in 2016: participants will be challenged by our Gran 117km loop while novice cyclists may prefer the 35km Piccolo Fondo. Riders will navigate rolling inland roads and pass by towering wooden churches along the panoramic coastal route that hugs beautiful Baie Sainte-Marie.

New for this year by popular demand is a 67km Medio Fondo, a medium distance that will take participants around the scenic Bas-de-la-Rivière loop with vistas of la Baie Sainte-Marie and Digby Neck.

Registration includes:

• Swag Bag - lots of cool stuff!
• Access to Pre-Registration Saturday Night Social, featuring finger foods, La Baie en Joie dancers, Acadian music and more!
• Bib with chip timing
• Route map
• Electronic Start/Finish Timing
• Post-Event BBQ and Awards Ceremony
• Prize Draws, including a Getaway Package to Clare Acadian Shore!
• Photos: Photos will be taken during the event by event photographers and organizers. A photo album will be posted following the event. You will have access to images free of charge.