Levi's GranFondo
Levi’s GranFondo is an annual Sonoma County cycling event that began in 2009 and is recognized as “one of the best-organized cycling events in the world”. The event, which moved from Santa Rosa to Windsor in 2022, attracts riders from all over the world, and remains open to all levels of riding experience. This year the event takes place on Saturday April 25, 2026. Registration and packet pick up will be available on Friday, and the cycling event and festival will take place on Saturday.
The registration fees and fundraising from the event go to supporting the event in the future and the King Ridge Foundation, a non-profit that helps “at-risk youth break the cycle of violence and trauma”. The King Ridge Foundation is a key partner in building a Pump Track at Keiser Park in Windsor.
The inclusion of a professional race this year has attracted attention from notable cycling publications such as Bicycling Magazine, Cycling News, and Velo, sparking discussions on the potential revitalization of professional road racing in the US. The event has a significant positive impact on the Windsor economy and benefits our local businesses. A study conducted by the Sonoma County Economic Development Board estimated that the total economic impact of the event in 2023 was over $1 million.
The Ride
There are 7 courses available to participate in. Riders have the option to choose their course based on their experience level, ranging from the Family Fondo at 10.6 miles, to the Growler at 138.0 miles, which will be raced by top professional riders. There is a registration fee for each race besides the Family Fondo, which is free for anyone who wants to participate. On Saturday, the ride will begin staging at 7:00 AM, and officially kick off at 7:30 AM sharp. Roads along the routes will see noticeably increased bicycle traffic between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
For detailed routes and information about registration, please visit: www.levisgranfondo.com/routes
The Festival
Friday, April 24 - Saturday, April 25
Join us to celebrate the biggest, goodest, richest Levi’s GranFondo yet with a two-day festival at Windsor Town Green, the heart of Sonoma County. Riders, non-riders and families are invited to enjoy live music performances by “Gas Money” and “Ears of Maize,” more than 34 exhibitors and food vendors, free eye screenings for kids by Zenni Optical and free activities like our Shakeout Ride and Family Fondo Bike Ride. The festival will also feature a jumbotron to watch the live broadcast of The Growler, the toughest one-day road race in North America.
Road Closure Information
On the morning of the rides, certain roads will be temporarily closed for riders’ and vehicle safety. Specific road closures and their duration can be found here. Emergency vehicle access will NOT be affected by road closures.
Impacts for Windsor Downtown Area
On Saturday, April 25th from 7:00 am to 8:45 am, the Levi’s GranFondo bike ride launches from the Windsor Town Green. As many as 2,000 riders will depart en masse along a designated route as they leave the Town of Windsor at the beginning of the event. This notice is to inform you of the specifics of the impacts that relate to vehicle and bicycle traffic.
SATURDAY 4/25 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
NO SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON OLD REDWOOD HIGHWAY BETWEEN ARATA LANE AND MARKET STREET
ALL TRAFFIC EXITING OLIVERS MARKET SHOPPING CENTER MUST USE NORTHBOUND OLD REDWOOD HIGHWAY DETOUR
EXPECT 3 MINUTE TRAVEL DELAY
CLOSURES
- McClelland Drive between Market Street and Duvander Lane: Saturday 4/25 5:00 am to 8:45 am
- McClelland Drive between Richardson St and Honsa Avenue: Saturday 4/25 5:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Market Street between Old Redwood Highway and Windsor River Road: Saturday 4/25 5:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Windsor Road between McClelland Drive and Windsor River Road at the roundabout: Saturday 4/25 5:00 am - 8:30 am
- Windsor River Road between Windsor Road and Starr Road: Saturday 4/25 7:55 am - 8:40 am
- Starr Road between Windsor River Road and Mark West Station Road rolling closures: Saturday 4/25 7:30 am - 8:30 am
RESTRICTED ACCESS
- Joe Rodota Way between Duvander Lane and Library Driveway: Friday 4/24 4:00 pm - Saturday 4/25 9:00 am
PLEASE NOTE: Emergency vehicles and access will NOT be affected by road closures.
INCREASED BICYCLE TRAFFIC: Roads that will see noticeably increased bicycle traffic between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm on Saturday 4/25 due to the event will include the following roads in order:
McClelland
Windsor Road
Windsor River Road
Starr Road
Mark West Station Road
Chalk Hill Road
Pleasant Road
Old Redwood Highway
Hembree Lane
Arata Lane
Sound Notice
Residents may notice an increase in noise around the Town Green for the day as amplified announcements and live music will be taking place throughout the duration of the event on Saturday.
For more detailed information about the event, visit www.levisgranfondo.com