Giro d’Italia Ride Like A Pro USA

Race Central, J Cycling Enterprises, and DRC Sports Timing Services & Athletic Event Management present the Giro d'Italia Ride Like a Pro USA cycling event at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village on Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19, 2025. The Grand Marshal for this special event is the 2022 National Gran Fondo Champion, Owen Shott.

This exclusive two-day event features competitive and noncompetitive cycling races, and an Italian-themed expo, bringing the spirit of European tours such as the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta d'España to historic St. Augustine.

All participants registered for this event will receive a full-color event t-shirt, a drawstring swag bag, free race photos, a custom bib, a custom finisher's medal, an official event program, and a chance to win a $500.00 Giro d'Italia shopping spree. Riders will also have access to on-course food and water station support, mechanical support, post-race food and beverage, entertainment, and a chance to win more prizes in the expo drawings. Riders 21+ will also receive free wine. Riders registered for the Gran Fondo, Medio, or Piccolo races receive extra perks including a custom Giro Pro cycling jersey, a ticket to the Saturday night pasta dinner, and a ticket to the post-race Grand Italian Celebration.  

Proceeds from this event go toward advancing the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida's mission.

Event Schedule

Saturday:

• Noon – 8:30 p.m. - Gran Fondo Race & Ragazzi Fun Ride Packet Pickup
• Noon - Tour of Italy Expo Village Opens
• 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Hotel Check-in, Media Check-in
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Classico Pasta Dinner - 1st Seating
• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Classico Pasta Dinner - 2nd Seating
• 9:00 p.m. - Tour of Italy Expo Village Closes

Sunday (Gran Fondo Race Day):

• 6:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. - Gran Fondo Race & Ragazzi Fun Ride Packet Pickup
• 7:00 am - 3 pm - Tour of Italy Expo Village Open
• 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Bag Drop Off / Pick Available
• 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Gran Fondo
• 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. - Ragazzi Fun Ride
• 8:00 a.m. - Gran Fondo, Medio, & Piccolo Distance Race Start
• 9.30 a.m. - 4 Mile Kids Quattro Fun Rider Start
• 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Italian Luncheon at the Piazza
• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Entertainment at Premio Stage
• 12:30 p.m. -  Piccolo Awards Presentation at Premio Stage
• 2:30 p.m. - Medio Awards Presentation at Premio Stage
• 3:30 p.m. - Gran Fondo Awards Presentation at Premio Stage
• 3:00 p.m. - Tour of Italy Expo Village Closes

Course Information

Gran Fondo - Long Course (86.5 miles): This longest route of the event, this course begins at the Renaissance Resort and heads towards Fruit Cove. It then follows the St. Johns River down into rural Hastings and Elkton. The course winds through the scenic World Golf Village before finishing at the starting point.

Medio - Medium Course (60.8 miles): This mid-length course overlaps with the Gran Fondo, extending towards Fruit Cove and following the St. Johns River to Elkton. It then cuts across Elkton and heads North through the World Golf Village and to the finish line at the Renaissance Resort.

Piccolo - Short Course (33.5 miles): The shortest route makes a more direct loop, traveling up to Fruit Cove before traveling along the St. Johns River. The Piccolo route avoids the more distant rural loops of the longer courses as it cuts back at County Road 208 and finishes at the Renaissance Resort.

Raggazie Fun Race (33, 60, or 86 miles): These non-competitive routes are for riders 14 years or older as they are open-course races.  

Kids Quattro (4 miles): This non-competitive course, not shown above, is a closed course for riders under 14 years old.

Event Information Summary

Admission: Prices for this event range from $25.00 to $175.00. Riders are encouraged to sign up for the race early since prices may change as the event nears.  
When: Saturday - Sunday, January 18 - 19, 2025.  
Where: Races start and finish at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort at 500 South Legacy Trail St. Augustine, Florida 32092