Southern California meets Italy in this celebration of cycling, food, and San Diego’s picturesque water front. Held in beautiful Downtown San Diego, the two-day festival features a mass-start, timed Gran Fondo with 4 route options, timed King and Queen of the Mountain competitions, The Bike & Fitness Expo, challenging and inspiring routes, outstanding Campagnolo ride support, and delicious food on course.

Our classic 102-mile Gran Fondo Route includes the “Great Western Loop”, a San Diego favorite that cruises through East County’s backcountry and climbs to a maximum elevation of 2,600 ft. The Gran Fondo Route boasts 7,000 cumulative feet of elevation gain, the Honey Springs Climb, and five well-stocked aid stations.