2025 Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie

Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie, Nova Scotia’s largest cycling event, returns September 13-14, 2025 and welcomes recreational cyclists, those who like to tour by bike, and avid racers for an epic coastal ride!

Offered every second year, this event has quickly grown to the largest cycling event in Atlantic Canada, with over 650 cyclists participating in 2023 including many participants from outside of Nova Scotia. Our Gran Fondo is perfect for recreational cyclists, coastal sight seeing riders, and avid races! Although a timed event we welcome those looking for a self-paced, fun group event, rather than a race.

Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie offers five rides ranging from 35 km to 161 km. Riders will explore rolling inland roads along lakes and rivers, pass by the stunning architecture of wooden churches, and along the panoramic coastal route that hugs beautiful Baie Sainte Marie. Experienced riders can challenged themselves with the 161 km ‘Super Gran‘, 118 km ‘Gran‘ or the 89 km ‘Mezzo‘ routes while novice cyclists may prefer the our 67 km ‘Medio‘ or 35 km ‘Piccolo‘ routes. Downloadable maps of each route are on our website and include photo galleries, videos and testimonials.

The region’s famous Acadian hospitality and culture is highlighted with social and culinary events as the entire community rolls out the welcome mat and residents enthusiastically cheer you on from the roadside, waving Acadian flags and banging pots and pans as you ride between our well-stocked rest stations.

The Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie is hosted by the Municipality of Clare.

Visit our website for more information about the Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie 2025. Registration will open in early 2025 – subscribe to our mailing list to have updates delivered straight to your inbox!

Can’t wait for 2025? Check out the Terra Fondo Mountain Biking event scheduled for Sunday, June 9, 2024 and plan your trip to Baie Sainte Marie!