QUICK LINKS
100/60/35 MILES
TIMED SEGMENTS
FULL SUPPORT
FINISH LINE PARTY
AWARDS & RAFFLES
REGISTRATION
| PRICE PERIOD | GRAN | MEDIO | PICCOLO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until January 9, 2022 | $120 | $100 | $65 |
| Jan 10 – May 6, 2022 | $130 | $110 | $75 |
| May 7 – May 26, 2022 | $140 | $120 | $85 |
| May 27 – Jun 1, 2022 | $165 | $145 | $115 |
| Jun 2 – On-site | $180 | $160 | $130 |
EVENT FEATURES
3 GREAT COURSES
Climb to the highest point in New Jersey and enjoy miles of quiet country roads, just 30 minutes from New York City!
Even though the course will be well marked, you can load the route to your smart phone or GPS device.
Use this RSVP Code to access premium RideWithGPS features and get turn by turn navigation for free: https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Event/129008/bV4ZxXf4CiMC6eQV
TIMED SEGMENT RACING
With timed-segment competitions, your overall time from start to finish does not matter. Only the timed segments count. Your overall, and age group rankings are determined by your combined time for all timed segments on the route you choose. View Complete Rules and FAQ.
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Time Section #1; Counts for all riders
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Time Section #2; Counts for all riders
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Time Section #3; Counts for Gran riders only
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Time Section #4; Counts for Gran and Medio riders
CLIMB TO NEW JERSEY’S HIGHEST POINT
The hilly Highlands region outside of Butler features great climbs and ascends to the highest point in New Jersey. A great event for all-around cyclists who can power up short climbs and still have the energy to push the pace in a group.
JUST 30 MINUTES FROM NEW YORK CITY
This ride from Butler, New Jersey is a great way to experience the landscape outside the New York City metro area. With remarkably quiet country roads, shady tree canopies, and a downtown start/finish/party at High Point Brewery, this beautiful and challenging ride is well worth the trip. The Gran Route crosses the Appalachian trail eight time and showcases some spectacular It’s hard to believe riding this good is located so close to the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.
FUN & SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE
With proximity to huge cycling communities in New York and New Jersey, the Highlands Gran Fondo attracts a large and diverse peloton of competitive, supportive, and fun-loving cyclists of all ability levels. A great opportunity to make a family visti to NYC and get in some great riding!
EVENT PHOTOS
The pros from First Place Photos will be out taking photos at multiple locations around the course. Event photos will available for purchase a few days after the event..
SAFETY AND SUPPORT
Ride with confidence on the marked and marshaled course, supported by law enforcement, safety motos, mechanic and sag vehicles, and staffed feed stations. For the health and safety of all participants, social distancing protocols and enhanced cleaning procedures will be in place.
PRIZE RAFFLE
We have more than $5000 of prizes to give out from Series sponsors, and ALL riders are eligible to win.
BONUS: Earn an extra raffle ticket by wearing any Gran Fondo National Series jersey during the event!
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Highlands Gran Fondo showcases some of the best riding around. It’s hard to believe riding this good is located in such close proximity to the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. The Highlands area is a 1,343 square mile region of Northern New Jersey which is noted for its scenic landscape and environmental importance. Much like this ride, the area is composed of rolling farmland, hilly ridgelines, and winding roads that weave up and down the lush green mountains.
As you enjoy the diversity of the beautiful terrain and scenery, the route will take you through three counties and two states. As the loop progresses so will the elevation, the gran loop will gain 8,000 vertical feet. This event is sure to expose you to roads you never thought could be tucked away so close to one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country.