Escape the summer heat and join former world tour rider George Hincapie for an unforgettable ride in Bangor, ME, as Hincapie Events takes the Ultimate Cycling Experience WAY up north! Selected by Strambecco as one of the best road cycling race events in New England, this is a great chance to experience the region’s rolling hills, open countryside, and charming coastal villages. The event is also part of the National Hincapie Gran Fondo Series.

Ride options start with the Gran route spanning ~80 miles, ~5000 feet of elevation gain, two timed segments, and epic views of the Penobscot River and Bay. The Medio route is perfect for those looking for a slightly less intense, although still challenging, tour of the region. The Medio route spans ~52 miles and ~3000 feet of elevation gain, including one timed section and three rest stops. Finally, the Piccolo route at ~15 miles is the perfect ride for riders looking to dip their toes into the Hincapie experience with ~640 ft of elevation gain.

Registration in any course includes SAG support, fully stocked rest stops, an event jersey, a timing chip, free rider photos, and food and beverages at the post-race Rider Festival at Bangor’s Waterfront Park. The awards ceremony occurs at 3:30 PM, and the celebration continues at an after-party open to all participants and Gran Fondo Hincapie supporters.

George Hincapie is a former American road bicycle racer who competed as a professional between 1994 and 2012. He is best known for completing the Tour de France 16 times. The Gran Fondo Hincapie experience is not just a “big ride”–they are designed to be multi-day cycling celebrations, including scenic and challenging routes, live music, and a family festival with free fun, food, and brew. Typical routes included distance options of 15, 50, and 80-mile rides on the most bike-friendly routes mapped and tested by George himself.