Giro di San Diego GranFondo – June 10th, 2023
The “Palomar GranFondo” Supporting San Diego Foster Youth
Southern California meets Italy at the Giro di San Diego Gran Fondo. It’s a celebration of cycling followed held in beautiful Escondido, CA. The festival features a mass-start, timed cycling event for road bikers, Bike & Fitness Expo, and an Italian feast with live music at the finish.
June is the most ideal time to take advantage of the cooler temperatures as cyclists set out to conquer one of San Diego County’s toughest climbs! With the start and finish at Ryan Park in Escondido, riders are afforded a cooler climb of Mt Palomar, now positioned only 20 miles from the start.
The Giro di San Diego offers four route options to cater to all ability levels while still getting the full Granfondo experience.
MESA GRANDE CENTURY – GRAN FONDO ROUTE
- Length: 95 miles
- Elevation Gain: 9,700 ft.
- KOM/QOM on Palomar Mountain Climb
- Eight feed/water stations /On-course Support
PALOMAR METRIC CENTURY – GRAN FONDO ROUTE
- Length: 56 miles
- Elevation Gain: 7,000 ft.
- KOM/QOM on Palomar Mountain Climb
- Seven feed/water stations/On-course Support
MEDIO FONDO ROUTE
- Length: 32 miles
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 2,800 ft.
- Three feed/water stations/On-course Support
PICCOLO FONDO ROUTE
- Length: 20 miles
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,500 ft.
- One feed/water stations/On-course Support
The Giro di San Diego Gran Fondo began back in 2012 and has gotten bigger and better every year after. It is a celebration of all things cycling, with a choice of four road cycling routes. Riders return year after year for the timed climb up Palomar Mountain, superbly stocked aid stations and scenic routes. The 2023 event will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
The organizers rave that “there’s nothing better than setting out to train for an event that will challenge you both physically and mentally, all while having a blast getting to know fellow cyclists in our amazing active community.”
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For more information or to register, please visit girodisandiego.com
The Giro di San Diego is the only local event to feature a timed climb up the South Grade of Mount Palomar plus covering the routes of the little-known backcountry of San Diego. Often compared to France’s Alpe d’Huez, Palomar is a fabled climb that has been featured twice in the Tour of California bicycle race.
If you’re not quite ready for the epic Palomar Mountain climb, you can choose a route that will be just as beautiful and challenging to suit your ability levels.
Giro di San Diego is proud to support Life Sports Foundation. `Life Sports Foundation is dedicated to helping people of all abilities who are facing physical, situational, or medical challenges to enrich their lives through sports. This year fundraising efforts at the Granfondo San Diego will support San Diego’s Foster Youth Sports participation and extracurricular activities. The beer garden will be taking donations to buy running shoes for foster youth to encourage healthy lifestyles and inclusion in sports.
Although fundraising is not required it is greatly encouraged. The Ride organizers show their thankfulness by providing a free ride entry and Jersey to any rider raising $600 or more. Corporate fundraising and teams are encouraged.
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