The January 19, 2025 Giro d’Italia Ride Like A Pro USA is a cyclotourism experience that takes place near Jacksonville in St. Augustine, FL at The World Golf Village
Race Central
Renaissance Hotel, World Golf Village
500 S. Legacy Trail
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Schedule of Events
Saturday January 18, 2025
- 12 pm – 8:30 pm Gran Fondo Race & Ragazzi Fun Ride Packet Pickup
- 12 pm Tour of Italy Expo Village Opens
- 3 pm – 8 pm Hotel Check-in, Media Check-in
- 5 pm – 7 pm Classico Pasta Dinner - 1st Seating
- 7 pm – 9 pm Classico Pasta Dinner - 2nd Seating
- 8 pm Tour of Italy Expo Village Closes
Sunday January 19, 2025
- 6:00 am – 7:45 am Gran Fondo Race & Ragazzi Fun Ride Packet Pickup
- 7:00 am – 3 pm Tour of Italy Expo Village Open
- 6:30 am – 5 pm Bag Drop Off / Pick Available
GRAN FONDO RACE 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM / RAGAZZI FUN RIDE 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- 8 am Gran Fondo, Medio, & Piccolo Distance Race Start
- 9 am Ragazzi Fun Ride Start
- 9.30 am 4 Mile Kids Quattro Fun Rider Start
- 10 am – 4:30 pm Italian Luncheon at the Piazza
- 10 am – 2 pm Entertainment at Premio Stage
- 12:30 pm Piccolo Awards Presentation at Premio Stage
- 2:30 pm Medio Awards Presentation at Premio Stage
- 3:30 pm Gran Fondo Awards Presentation at Premio Stage
- 3 pm Tour of Italy Expo Village Closes
Ragazzi Fun Ride
Bring your family to a fun outdoor event. Go through your course and then you get a medal and then you can go to the Italian Festival. Includes: continental breakfast, event t-shirt, swag bag, race bib, and food & drinks through the event.
- 9 am Ragazzi Fun Ride Start (for 14+ age groups. Choose from 33, 60, 86 miles on an open course with minimal traffic.)
- 9.30 am 4 Mile Kids Quattro Ride Start (for younger kids closed course for safety)
- 5:30 pm Ragazzi Fun Ride Finish / All Support on Course Ends
This event takes place on Sunday, January 19. Start Time 9:00am
- 3 Distances to Choose From-Open to Ages: 14-Up. These Open Course rides are Non-Competitive and designed for an enjoyable tour of West St. John’s County.
- Trenta Ride- 33.5 Mile ride on an OPEN course that is supported with one (1) fully supported SAG Aid Station at the 12.1 mile mark.
- Sessanta Ride – 60.8 Mile ride on an OPEN course that is supported with three (3) fully supported SAG Aid Stations at mile mark 12.1, 33.3 and 51.8.
- Ottanta Ride – 86.5 Mile ride on an OPEN course that is supported with five (5) fully supported SAG Aid Stations at mile mark 12.1, 33.3, 46, 64.9 and 77.7.
- All participants who complete the ride will receive a commemorative Finisher medallion at the finish line.
Gran Fondo Race
This event takes place on Sunday, January 19. Start Time 8:00am
3 Distances to Choose From-Open to Ages: 14-Up. These are Open Course Competitive Races and designed for the amateur or professional cyclist.
Each Race Course consists of Timed Segments that will determine your place. The rider with the lowest aggregate time through all timed segments will be the winner. Complete Course Time (From Start Line to Finish Line) will NOT count towards award placement. Each Timed Segment will vary in distance.
- Piccolo – 33.5 Mile race on an OPEN course with one (1) Timed Segment and one (1) fully supported SAG Aid Station at the 12.1 mile mark.
- Medio – 60.8 Mile race on an OPEN course with three (3) Timed Segments and three (3) fully supported SAG Aid Stations at mile mark 12.1, 33.3 and 51.8.
- Gran Fondo – 86.5 Mile race on an OPEN course with four (4) Timed Segments and five (5) fully supported SAG Aid Stations at mile mark 12.1, 33.3, 46, 64.9 and 77.7.
All participants who complete the ride will receive a commemorative Finisher medallion at the finish line.
- Awards 3 Deep in Five Year Age Groups
- Awesome Custom Giro Cycling Jersey included in your Entry!
- 1 Free Ticket to the Classico Pasta Dinner
- 1 Free Ticket to the Post Race Italian Luncheon at the Piazza
Course Info
Time Segments (Gran Fondo Event on Sunday)
Each Race Course consists of Timed Segments that will determine your place. The rider with the lowest aggregate time through all timed segments will be the winner. Complete Course Time (From Start Line to Finish Line) will NOT count towards award placement. Each Timed Segment will vary in distance.
- Piccolo – 33.5 Mile race with one (1) Timed Segment
- Medio – 60.8 Mile race with three (3) Timed Segments
- Gran Fondo – 86.5 Mile race with four (4) Timed Segments
Amenities
All Registered Riders will receive:
- Full Color Event T-Shirt
- Drawstring Swag Bag
- Free Race Photos
- Custom Bib
- Custom Finisher’s Medal
- Official Event Program
- On Course Food and Water Station Support
- Mechanical Support
- Post Ride/Race Food & Beverage
- Post Ride/Race Entertainment
- Chance to Win Awesome Prizes in expo drawings
- Free Wine Baby! (for Riders over 21)
Registered Gran Fondo Riders will also receive:
- Custom Giro Pro Cycling Jersey ($85 Value)
- Overall and Age Group Awards when you place
- Professionally Chip Timed Event
- Fast/Accurate Results sent to your phone (option)
- Ticket to the Classico Pasta Dinner (Saturday Night)
- Ticket to the Post Race Grand Italian Celebration
Special Event Hotel Rate of $159 per night ++
Renaissance World Golf Village Resort
500 S Legacy Trail
St. Augustine, FL 32092
(904) 408-000
(Available January 17- 20, 2025)
Mention “Giro” for discounted rate or use this link
Host Hotel will be the site for Expo, VIP Reception, Classico Pasta Dinner, Start/Finish and Race Village Central
Classico Pasta Dinner
Classico Pasta Dinner Dinner on Saturday Night with 2 Seatings (5:00pm & 6:30pm) hosted at the Expo Village. Pasta Dinner Tickets are available for $35 each including
- Garden Salad
- Pasta Bolognaise
- Pasta Primavera
- Warm Italian Rolls
- Iced Tea, Lemonade, & Coffee
Grand Italian Awards Celebration
More info coming soon
Awards
Gran Fondo Cyclists will compete for the following:
- Top 3 Overall Male
- Top 3 Overall Female
- Top 3 in each 5 Year Age Group (19-Under thru 80-Up)
Each Distance will receive a Full Spread of Awards, so we will award the Overall and Age Groups for each Distance.
Overall Male and Female Winner of the Gran Fondo 86 Mile Distance will receive a Custom Art Piece from Renowned Sculptor Andreas Wargenbrant.