New Gran Fondo Cycling Series Launched

ASD has launched Fondo Cycling Circuit USA, a series of six Gran Fondo-style cycling events offering 30-, 50- and 75-mile ride options with live music, food trucks and a craft beer festival following each event. Several timed sections along each route will offer a competitive element for cyclists looking for a challenge.

The 2018 series will visit the following cities:

• Aug. 5 – Davidson, North Carolina
• Aug. 26 – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Sept. 30 – Clermont, Florida
• Oct. 14 – Akron, Ohio
• Oct. 21 – Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Oct. 28 – Ridgeland, Mississippi

“Our host cities are all highly regarded cycling destinations within their respective geographical regions,” said Steve Meckfessel, national series director for FCCUSA.  “Each location is also a draw for entertainment, historical, cultural and recreational reasons and within a two- to three-hour drive of major metropolitan areas.”

ASD is a subsidiary of Asdeporte, producers of L’Etape by Tour de France, Ironman, Spartan Race and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series events in Mexico.  Meckfessel, a former event director and senior executive for Ironman, manages ASD’s Tampa office and will oversee FCCUSA.