Partners
It takes a small army to put on a series of cycling events around the country, and we are proud to the have the support of many of the best names in cycling.
Suarez Cycling Apparel
Suarez is the title sponsor for the Gran Fondo National Series. We are proud to award custom cycling kits from Suarez to all Gran Route age group winners at each of our owned events. In addition, Suarez awards a Series kit for the “Mid Pack Attack” winner. All riders who participate in the USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championship event will also receive a commemorative jersey compliments of Suarez.
Industry Nine
Manufactured and handbuilt in Asheville, NC , each i9 product is made with you and your ride in mind. With an array of fitment options, the highest performing hubs, wheel systems and components, and 11 custom color options, they have the part and color to dial your ride.
Industry Nine supplies road wheels for mechanical support during Suarez Gran Fondo National Series events, and riders have opportunities to win I9 hubsets at all Series events.
inGamba
inGamba offers the kind of equipment and support usually reserved for the sport’s elite athletes, with the comfort and service of a luxury vacation. Then it takes that unique combination to some of the world’s most incredible locations before adding the most important ingredient of all: Fun.
An inGamba trip isn’t something you can recreate from a guidebook. Their trips have been built by a team full of professionals, drawing on local knowledge and decades of experience supporting cycling's greatest athletes.
inGamba supplies has a distinct presence at Suarez Gran Fondo National Series events, and riders have opportunities to win inGamba promotional items all Series events.
Wahoo Fitness
Wahoo Fitness revolutionized indoor cycling with its original KICKR smart trainer and has continued innovating ever since. They are now an industry leader in GPS head units, GPS watches, smart trainers and associated accessories, pedals, and a pedal-based power meter.
Wahoo Fitness is the Official Results Partner of Gran Fondo National Series. All riders are eligible to win a Wahoo smart trainer or Wahoo ELEMNT Rival mulisport GPS watch in the Gran Fondo National Series raffle at each event.
Cane Creek
Based on Fletcher, North Carolina, Cane Creek Components has been making innovative and top-quality bicycle components for more than 30 years. They are one of the most enduring partners of Gran Fondo National Series.
All participants have the opportunity to win Cane Creek components through the Gran Fondo National Series raffle at each event.
Hammer Nutrition
Hammer Nutrition is an endurance sports nutrition company founded in 1987 by Brian Frank. Hammer Nutrition provides unparalleled products, knowledge, and service to health conscious athletes all over the world. Over the years, the product line has grown from fuels & supplements to now include clothing, body care products, EMS units, accessories, and more.
Hammer Nutrition is our most enduring partner and has been supporting Gran Fondo National Series since our very first event in 2012. Hammer supplies sports nutrition products available at all aid stations during Suarez Gran Fondo National Series events.
Ride with GPS
Get Inspired, Not Lost
We are thrilled to have Ride with GPS into the Gran Fondo National Series family! Ride with GPS offers the world’s best route planning and navigation software and their easy-to-use mobile app will now be your one stop shop for all the details of your Series events - from itineraries, to routes, and timely notifications along the way.
All participants have the opportunity to win a Premium Ride with GPS annual subscription during the Gran Fondo National Series raffle at each event.
Garda Bike Hotel
Established in 2005, Garda Bike Hotel is the first and original bike hotel located in the south of Lake Garda & Verona, offering customized services for all cyclo-tourists. Brothers Alberto and Nicola have created unforgettable, quality, tailored cycling holidays in Italy with daily guided bike tours / excursions along a variety of flat, hilly and mountainous routes, for all levels of riders, from recreational to competitive.
Suarez Gran Fondo National Series riders can win a 4-night stay at Garda Bike Hotel during any Series event. We also collaborate with Garda Bike Hotel to offer cycling experience of a lifetime, where anyone can join our founder and director Reuben Kline for memorable times on the bike.
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Lazer Helmets
After more than 100 years in the business of making cycling helmets, Lazer is still innovating and producing some of the world’s lightest, safest, and most aerodynamic helmets.
All participants have the opportunity to win a Lazer Helmet through the Gran Fondo National Series raffle at each event.
Shimano
Shimano designs and manufactures cycling components found on everything from children’s bikes to Gran Tour winner’s machines. Their ubiquitous blue cars are also a mainstay at races around the world, providing neutral support for competitors.
Shimano Neutral Support will be assisting Gran Fondo National Series riders at select events in 2022. All participants have the opportunity to win Shimano components through the Gran Fondo National Series raffle at each event.
BMC
In the world of premium bike brands, they have spent decades building our sport and pushing technologies to the limits.
BMC makes exceptional products and was born from the same kind of inspiration that motivated me to create the Series, that being to share cycling and inspire riders to enjoy our sport even more
BMC will be providing different goody bag items to the race participants.
Swiftwick Socks
Based out of Franklin, Tennessee, Swiftwick is an international brand developing performance socks for all of your adventures. All Swiftwick products are made in the USA using the most sustainable practices available. They believe in giving back and partnering with organizations that share their mission.
Suarez Gran Fondo National Series riders have multiple opportunities to win Swiftwick socks throughout the season.
Hub Labels
Hub Labels produces a wide range of graphics and products for the Series. In your event packet you will find frame stickers from Hub Labels with information on the course profile and locations for timed segments and aid stations.
Hub Labels also provides great swag items such as socks, cycling caps, water bottles, musettes, and other items to our riders.
UNDRBUDR
UNDRBUDR is the official anti-chafe product for the Gran Fondo National Series. Made from all-natural ingredients, UNDRBUDR will make any day on the bike more comfortable. After your ride, use their Muscle Recovery products to relieve soreness and get you ready for your next ride.
Product samples are included in rider packets at all events, and all participants have the opportunity to win UNDRBUDR products through the Gran Fondo National Series raffle at each event.
Applewood Manor
The Applewood Manor in Asheville, North Carolina is the Presenting Sponsor for Gran Fondo Asheville and the Gran Fondo National Championships event. Prior to the July 17 event, guided group rides will start and finish at the Manor. On event weekend, Applewood Manor will be hosting VIP activities. Schedule and details coming soon.
BikeFlights.com
BikeFlights is an easy-to-use bicycle shipping service and a supplier of easy-to-pack bike shipping boxes. Riders get low costs, excellent service and on-time delivery with every shipment as part of their Best Way Guarantee.
BikeFlights.com assists our riders with easy, reliable bike shipping options to our great destinations. All participants have the opportunity to win Bikeflights.com Travel Vouchers through the Gran Fondo National Series raffle at each event.
Jittery Joe’s
Jittery Joe’s has a long history in cycling. The Athens, Georgia coffeehouse sponsored a professional cycling team from 2002 to 2008 and has been a supporter of the sport for far longer. Jittery Joe’s coffee perks up the Gran Fondo National Series crew so we can get the venue set up and get you on your way.
All participants have the opportunity to win Jittery Joe’s coffee through the Gran Fondo National Series raffle at each event.
USA Cycling
USA Cycling is the governing body for cycling in the United States. In 2020, Gran Fondo National Series and USA Cycling established a partnership that integrated the Gran Fondo National Championships into the portfolio of Official USA Cycling National Championship events.
USA Cycling Members get an automatic registration discount when they sign up through Bikereg.com.
Capua Law
Capua Law is the Presenting Sponsor of Gran Fondo Florida and a long-time supporter of the Gran Fondo National Series. The Boone Gran Fondo starts and finishes around the corner from their office in Boone, North Carolina.
Capua Law has been integral to the success of the Series. Ownership of the Series has changed hands twice in the past five years and since inception of the series we’ve had many contractual relationships. Since 2013 Capua Law’s representation has ensured smooth transitions and continuity in our operations.
CTS
CTS is the Official Coaching and Training Partner of Gran Fondo National Series. Founded in 2000, CTS is one of the largest and most respected endurance coaching organizations, with more than 50 professional coaches.
CTS Athletes have access to discounted entries to Gran Fondo National Series events, and all event participants have the opportunity to win a Trainright Membership through the Gran Fondo National Series raffle at each event.
Fantom Cycling tours
Fantom Cycling Tours offers single or multi-day guided and supported road and gravel bike tours of the beautiful country roads easily accessible from New York City. All tour routes can be custom-tailored to your ride preferences.
-Bicycles, Helmets, Nutrition, and Hydration Provided
-Preplanned Route Options or Customize Your Ride
-Bike Rentals, Guided Tours, Training Rides