• Three Rides, Three Experience Levels

    Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie is offering 3 exhilarating rides for 2026! Experienced riders will be challenged by the classic 128 km Gran route. Intermediate and novice cyclists may prefer the shorter 67 km Medio or 35 km Piccolo rides. Cyclists will ride on low traffic rolling inland roads along lakes and rivers, and pass by towering churches along the panoramic coastal route that hugs beautiful Baie Sainte Marie.

    Debating which distance to ride? We highly recommend that you sign up early, by July 19, 2026, to take advantage of the best value jersey package. You can change your route distance right up to the morning of the event!
  • Gran Fondo

    Experienced riders will be challenged by our 128 km Gran route.

    Distance
    128 km
    Experience Level
    Experienced
    Start Time
    8:30 a.m.

    Wave 1: Advanced and Intermediate
    Wave 2: Intermediate and Beginner

    Duration
    4.5 hours

    (± 2 hours)

    Participants
    253

    (2025)

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    • Université Sainte-Anne: The only French-language university in Nova Scotia
    • Église Sainte-Marie Church: Largest wooden church in North America
    • Belliveau Cove Park: Home of outdoor lobster suppers and other events
    • Église Saint-Bernard Church: Majestic stone church home to art expo
    • Highway 340: Low traffic inland highway with long rolling hills
    • Bangor Sawmill: Inland along a scenic meandering river
    • Mavillette Beach: Sweeping views of ocean and Cape St. Mary
    • Église Sainte-Alphonse Church: Situated atop one of a series of small hills
    • Smugglers Cove Provincial Park: Coastal provincial park
    • Église Sacré-Coeur Church: Towering yellow church close to the finish line

    In addition to the start/finish line, there are four rest stops. All have washrooms, hydration, nutrition and first aid supplies.

    1. Chez Marcel (Bas-de-la Rivière)
    2. Havelock Community Centre (Highway 340)
    3. Concession
    4. Bangor Sawmill
    5. Mavillette Beach
    Medio Fondo

    Our most popular route, the 67 km Medio is perfect for intermediate riders.

    Distance
    67 km
    Experience Level
    Intermediate
    Start Time
    8:45 a.m.

    Wave 1: Advanced and Intermediate
    Wave 2: Intermediate and Beginner

    Duration
    3.5 hours

    (± 1.5 hours)

    Participants
    281

    (2025)

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    • Université Sainte-Anne: The only French-language university in Nova Scotia
    • Église Sainte-Marie Church: Largest wooden church in North America
    • Belliveau Cove Park: Home of outdoor lobster suppers and other events
    • Église Saint-Bernard Church: Majestic stone church home to art expo
    • Bas-de-la Rivière: Scenic coastal loop along St. Mary’s Bay and Sissiboo River
    • Bangor Sawmill: Inland along a scenic meandering river
    • Église Sacré-Coeur Church: Towering yellow church close to the finish line

    In addition to the start/finish line, there are two rest stops. All have washrooms, hydration, nutrition and first aid supplies.

    1. Chez Marcel (Bas-de-la Rivière)
    2. Concession
    3. Bangor Sawmill
    Piccolo Fondo

    At 35 km, the Piccolo offers anyone an excellent introduction to Fondo riding.

    Distance
    35 km
    Experience Level
    Beginner
    Start Time
    9:00 a.m.

    Wave 1: Advanced and Intermediate
    Wave 2: Intermediate and Beginner

    Duration
    2 hours

    (± 1 hour)

    Participants
    123

    (2025)

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    • Université Sainte-Anne: The only French-language university in Nova Scotia
    • Église Sainte-Marie Church: Largest wooden church in North America
    • Bangor Sawmill: Inland along a scenic meandering river
    • Église Sacré-Coeur Church: Towering yellow church close to the finish line

    In addition to the start/finish line, there is one rest stop. Both have washrooms, hydration, nutrition and first aid supplies.

    1. Concession
    2. Bangor Sawmill