Gran Fondo loosely translated means &lsquo\;big&rsquo\; or &lsquo\;great ride&rsquo\;. The Palisade Gran Fondo is a fully supported\, road cycling event on rolling terrain through picturesque orchards and vineyards of Western Colorado. \;The \;Palisade Gran \;Fondo \;is a fully supported\, timed road cycling event on rolling terrain through picturesque orchards and vineyards of Western Colorado. Climb up onto the rugged \;Reeder \;and Purdy Mesas on back roads past farms and ranches. Attack the course for a podium spot or relax and enjoy the epic scenery&ndash\;the choice is yours!
\n\nThis event offers you a choice of two classic Western Colorado road rides&ndash\;the 72 mile \;Palisade Gran \;Fondo \;or the 40 mile Palisade Piccolo \;Fondo. We will roll out at with a neutralized 4-mile warm-up spin along the Colorado River before you are cut loose to attack the 38 Road hill \;and traverse Palisade&rsquo\;s orchards and vineyards all of the way to Whitewater at your \;own best pace. Piccolo riders will turn around here and retrace their route\, attacking each of the punchy rollers in the opposite direction. Palisade Gran \;Fondo \;riders will continue on to be faced with skirting the shoulder of \;the Grand Mesa as they climb \;Reeder \;and Purdy Mesas to 6100 feet.
\n LOCATION:Peach Bowl Park 600 Logan Ave Palisade\, Co\, Palisade\, CO 81526 UID:e.562.2128 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260921T062200Z URL:https://business.palisadecoc.com/events/details/palisade-gran-fondo-2128 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR