Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie

Nova Scotia's First Annual Gran Fondo!

Come ride 161, 120, 67 or 35km with us.

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.

New for 2017, a 161.5 km SUPER GRAN loop will be offered for the hardcore cyclist! Experienced riders will be challenged by our slightly lengthened Gran 120 km or our Medio 67 km , while novice cyclists may prefer the shorter 35 km 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 2017, both the Gran and Super Gran routes will take a left-hand turn after Mavillette Beach, and cycle through the picturesque fishing village of Cape St Marys. Both the Super Gran and Medio Fondo rides will take participants around the scenic Bas-de-la-Rivière loop with vistas of la Baie Sainte-Marie and Digby Neck.Registration includes:

• Finisher's Medal
• Free Massages
• Swag Bag - lots of cool stuff!
• Access to Pre-Registration Saturday Night Social, featuring finger foods, La Baie en Joie Acadian dancers, Acadian music and more!
• Bike tag for transponder timing, by Atlantic Chip
• 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.