Applewood Manor Foundation - Gran Fondo Asheville
Competitive gran fondo road cycling with 30, 60, and 100 mile route options on scenic north and west Asheville roads. Timed segments create race energy while regroup points keep it social, with proceeds supporting Asheville on Bikes.
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Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.
Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

A long-distance gran fondo road cycling ride on scenic Blue Ridge mountain roads near Boone, with rolling climbs and fast descents. Part of the Gran Fondo National Series, drawing endurance riders and competitive pace groups.

A long-distance gran fondo road cycling ride on scenic Blue Ridge mountain roads near Boone, with rolling climbs and fast descents. Part of the Gran Fondo National Series, drawing endurance riders and competitive pace groups.
A long-distance gran fondo road cycling ride on scenic Blue Ridge mountain roads near Boone, with rolling climbs and fast descents. Part of the Gran Fondo National Series, drawing endurance riders and competitive pace groups.

Road-cycling gran fondo with 100, 60, and 30 mile routes rolling through scenic countryside, plus timed segments for competitive pacing. A big-group endurance ride atmosphere with route options for different distance goals.

Road-cycling gran fondo with 100, 60, and 30 mile routes rolling through scenic countryside, plus timed segments for competitive pacing. A big-group endurance ride atmosphere with route options for different distance goals.
Road-cycling gran fondo with 100, 60, and 30 mile routes rolling through scenic countryside, plus timed segments for competitive pacing. A big-group endurance ride atmosphere with route options for different distance goals.

Fast-paced road cycling training ride covering 45–50 miles with a strict drop format and two pace groups. Rollouts at 9:30 AM (fast but not insane) from Gravelo Workshop and 10:00 AM (A pace) from Applewood Manor.

Fast-paced road cycling training ride covering 45–50 miles with a strict drop format and two pace groups. Rollouts at 9:30 AM (fast but not insane) from Gravelo Workshop and 10:00 AM (A pace) from Applewood Manor.
Fast-paced road cycling training ride covering 45–50 miles with a strict drop format and two pace groups. Rollouts at 9:30 AM (fast but not insane) from Gravelo Workshop and 10:00 AM (A pace) from Applewood Manor.

No drop community road ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 feet of climbing, ending in a casual doughnut and coffee social; weekly Monday mornings at 8 for all pace cyclists.

No drop community road ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 feet of climbing, ending in a casual doughnut and coffee social; weekly Monday mornings at 8 for all pace cyclists.
No drop community road ride covering 10 to 14 miles with roughly 1000 feet of climbing, ending in a casual doughnut and coffee social; weekly Monday mornings at 8 for all pace cyclists.

Competitive road-cycling omnium with multiple race segments across Carter County, drawing strong riders for tactics, sprints, and endurance efforts. A regional bike-racing day trip with scenic Tennessee roads and spectator-friendly action.

Competitive road-cycling omnium with multiple race segments across Carter County, drawing strong riders for tactics, sprints, and endurance efforts. A regional bike-racing day trip with scenic Tennessee roads and spectator-friendly action.
Competitive road-cycling omnium with multiple race segments across Carter County, drawing strong riders for tactics, sprints, and endurance efforts. A regional bike-racing day trip with scenic Tennessee roads and spectator-friendly action.

Endurance gravel grinder through DuPont State Recreational Forest on rugged Blue Ridge dirt roads and rolling climbs. Asheville on Bikes hosts a competitive ride with a community race-day vibe in Cedar Mountain.

Endurance gravel grinder through DuPont State Recreational Forest on rugged Blue Ridge dirt roads and rolling climbs. Asheville on Bikes hosts a competitive ride with a community race-day vibe in Cedar Mountain.
Endurance gravel grinder through DuPont State Recreational Forest on rugged Blue Ridge dirt roads and rolling climbs. Asheville on Bikes hosts a competitive ride with a community race-day vibe in Cedar Mountain.

Monday-morning social cycling loop that starts with coffee and snacks, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile ride with about 1,000 feet of climbing. The route ends with a celebratory stop for fresh Hole Doughnuts.

Monday-morning social cycling loop that starts with coffee and snacks, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile ride with about 1,000 feet of climbing. The route ends with a celebratory stop for fresh Hole Doughnuts.
Monday-morning social cycling loop that starts with coffee and snacks, then rolls out for a no-drop 10–14 mile ride with about 1,000 feet of climbing. The route ends with a celebratory stop for fresh Hole Doughnuts.

Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.

Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.
Community evening group bike ride through Asheville's urban streets and neighborhood routes, hosted by Asheville on Bikes; relaxed pace welcomes all levels with a guided route and bike light recommended for post-sunset riding.

Weekly Tuesday evening road cycling group rides roll out from Epic Cycles at 6pm after a 5:30pm meetup, running through late summer. Open-to-everyone pace with a friendly community vibe in Hendersonville.

Weekly Tuesday evening road cycling group rides roll out from Epic Cycles at 6pm after a 5:30pm meetup, running through late summer. Open-to-everyone pace with a friendly community vibe in Hendersonville.
Weekly Tuesday evening road cycling group rides roll out from Epic Cycles at 6pm after a 5:30pm meetup, running through late summer. Open-to-everyone pace with a friendly community vibe in Hendersonville.

Multiple-level group cycling routes roll out from Dula Springs Plaza (plus a separate Rosman start), with leaders and GPS tracks for each option. Choose 28–43 mile road rides like Paint Fork or Gabriels Creek to Beech Glen with staggered morning departures.

Multiple-level group cycling routes roll out from Dula Springs Plaza (plus a separate Rosman start), with leaders and GPS tracks for each option. Choose 28–43 mile road rides like Paint Fork or Gabriels Creek to Beech Glen with staggered morning departures.
Multiple-level group cycling routes roll out from Dula Springs Plaza (plus a separate Rosman start), with leaders and GPS tracks for each option. Choose 28–43 mile road rides like Paint Fork or Gabriels Creek to Beech Glen with staggered morning departures.

A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.

A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.
A rugged monster cross gravel cycling challenge winding through Pisgah National Forest on punchy climbs and fast dirt descents. Riders tackle an endurance-style course with a competitive atmosphere and strong local bike-community energy.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.
Community paced group bicycle ride through Asheville led by Asheville on Bikes, emphasizing casual social cycling, bike advocacy, route camaraderie, and accessibility for riders of all skill levels.

Weekly Thursday evening group road ride rolling out at 6 PM for daylight saving season, with rotating routes through Leicester and Alexander’s rolling hills. Choose A (33 miles, 18–19 mph) or B (26 miles, 15–17 mph) pace for a social training spin.

Weekly Thursday evening group road ride rolling out at 6 PM for daylight saving season, with rotating routes through Leicester and Alexander’s rolling hills. Choose A (33 miles, 18–19 mph) or B (26 miles, 15–17 mph) pace for a social training spin.
Weekly Thursday evening group road ride rolling out at 6 PM for daylight saving season, with rotating routes through Leicester and Alexander’s rolling hills. Choose A (33 miles, 18–19 mph) or B (26 miles, 15–17 mph) pace for a social training spin.

A relaxed neighborhood group ride that rolls to a local coffee stop, blending casual cycling with sidewalk conversations, community connection, and morning brews for riders of all levels.

A relaxed neighborhood group ride that rolls to a local coffee stop, blending casual cycling with sidewalk conversations, community connection, and morning brews for riders of all levels.
A relaxed neighborhood group ride that rolls to a local coffee stop, blending casual cycling with sidewalk conversations, community connection, and morning brews for riders of all levels.

Weekly no drop group gravel ride from a bike shop and coffee spot, with mixed surface routes that include dirt sections and steady climbing. Ride distance shifts with the season; weekly go no go and Ride With GPS links are posted on Instagram.

Weekly no drop group gravel ride from a bike shop and coffee spot, with mixed surface routes that include dirt sections and steady climbing. Ride distance shifts with the season; weekly go no go and Ride With GPS links are posted on Instagram.
Weekly no drop group gravel ride from a bike shop and coffee spot, with mixed surface routes that include dirt sections and steady climbing. Ride distance shifts with the season; weekly go no go and Ride With GPS links are posted on Instagram.

A gravel cycling endurance race on Walhalla’s scenic backroads, built around fast-paced riding, big climbs, and finish-line camaraderie. Expect a rider meetup vibe with Asheville on Bikes and a community-focused gravel scene.

A gravel cycling endurance race on Walhalla’s scenic backroads, built around fast-paced riding, big climbs, and finish-line camaraderie. Expect a rider meetup vibe with Asheville on Bikes and a community-focused gravel scene.
A gravel cycling endurance race on Walhalla’s scenic backroads, built around fast-paced riding, big climbs, and finish-line camaraderie. Expect a rider meetup vibe with Asheville on Bikes and a community-focused gravel scene.