Gran Fondo World Tour – Gravel Series

Name: Jersey Gravel Grinder Deux 2025
Start: 2025-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-28T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Bedminster, New Jersey

The Gran Fondo World Tour Gravel Series is a series of 16 gravel cycling events in some of the best gravel cycling locations around the world. The Series is part of the Gran Fondo World Tour, which comprises 22 global road events. The events are designed to challenge riders of all levels, from amateur to professional. Series events typically cover distances ranging from 80 to 200 kilometers and feature a mix of challenging terrain, including dirt roads, gravel tracks, and technical sections. The events are often held in scenic locations, such as mountain ranges, coastal regions, and national parks, to provide participants with a unique and rewarding cycling experience.

There are three North American events including the Jersey Gravel Grinder in May. Founded in 2018, the Jersey Gravel Grinder continues to gain popularity due to the all-surface adventure it offers on its meticulously curated routes, offering an appealing blend of dirt, gravel, and paved roads. Strambecco rates it as one of the Best Gravel Events in the Mid-Atlantic and New Jersey.
The Kettle Mettle Dirty Fondo takes place annually in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada, and is known for being the oldest gravel fondo in Western Canada and one of North America’s most scenic gravel fondos. It is rated by Stambecco as one of the best Gravel Grinders in the Pacific Northwest and in Canada
Belgian Waffle Ride BWR Kansas is esteemed as the grandest gravel/unroad course in America. The course offers a palette of terrains including single-tracks, muddy trails, and remarkable rolling gravel roads, with almost no paved roads, leaving riders to battle the winds alone. Strambecco rates it as one of the best gravel events in the Midwest.

You can view the full list of events here.

The Gran Fondo World Tour Gravel Series offers a range of categories, from competitive to non-competitive, and is open to riders of all ages and abilities. The events are timed, with professional timing systems used to accurately record each rider's time and ranking. Participants in the GFWT Gravel Series events can expect a well-organized and fully supported experience, with aid stations, mechanical support, and medical services along the route. Many events also feature post-ride celebrations, including food and beverage vendors, live music, and awards ceremonies.

The GFWT Gravel Series allows gravel cyclists to test their skills and endurance against some of the best riders in the world while also enjoying the camaraderie and support of a friendly and welcoming community.

Although you might live close to one of the few US events, the more far-flung destination events off the opportunity to mix a prestigious athletic event with a vacation in a stunning and interesting location. The event opportunity maintains partnerships with travel partners to help you with all the details and logistics.