Truckee has been selected as the “gravel” host location for one of two Sagan Gran Fondo cycling events this year and in 2019.

Event producers at Bike Monkey in partnership with three-time world champion cyclist Peter Sagan will bring the event to Truckee May 3-5. Bike Monkey is the producer of the famous Levi’s GranFondo out of Santa Rosa.  

Featuring a long-course distance of 67.5 miles, the combo of trail/pavement is ideally suited for wide clearance cyclocross or gravel bikes and will take place on gravel and dirt roads. A shorter, 23-mile course route will also be offered. Participants should expect traffic-controlled intersections, on-bike marshals, moto officials, food stations and SAG providing rider support.

Spaces will be limited to the first 1,500 registrants, with competitive categories and awards for the top three riders in 12 total age and gender groups. Rider registration will begin Feb. 15.