Giro d'Italia Ride Like a Pro-USA

Spend an exciting winter weekend in Florida and experience Italian flair, fare, and fun in America’s oldest city, St. Augustine.

2025 Giro Ride Like A Pro-USA Charity Partner - Waves of Gray Brain Cancer / Tumor Awareness

OUR MISSION:
The Waves of Gray – Brain Cancer/Tumor Awareness was created in memory of Fred K. Fenton II. Fred lost his battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma) in November 2016. When he was sick, we felt extremely helpless, as caregivers often do. 
Our goal is to bring together the Jacksonville brain tumor community, bring awareness for this horrible disease & raise funds for brain cancer/tumor research.
Fred lost his battle, but our fight continues… 
Supporting: Baptist/MD Anderson Cancer Center
Waves of Gray continues to support Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. Funds raised will benefit the Waves of Gray Neuro-Oncology Endowment supporting research programs through Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida. 

To Support Waves of Gray:
Consider making a donation: www.runsignup.com/Race/Donate/FL/JacksonvilleBeach/WavesOfGray5K 
                  or
Register for the 2025 Event:  www.runsignup.com/WavesOfGray5K  

The world famous Giro d’Italia professional cycling race has created a new event for amateur cyclists and cycling enthusiasts called the Giro d’Italia Ride Like A Pro.  The event has been held in 6 countries this year, creating the hottest trend in cycling.  Back by popular demand, Giro d’Italia Ride Like A Pro is returning in 2025 to the United States in beautiful St. Augustine Florida the weekend of January 18-19. 

This event provides a fun-filled Italian atmosphere for recreational and competitive cyclists of all levels. Race Central is at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine resort, a Marriott hotel, located near Jacksonville Florida and America’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida.

  
Enjoy a world-class Italian atmosphere where each guest is treated like a champion as if inside an “Italian Inner Circle” - plan your great winter weekend with a ride in sunny Florida now!
 
Meet Grand Marshal Owen Shott, the 2022 and 2023 National Gran Fondo Champion.

Register for the non-competitive RAGAZZI FUN RIDE or 4 MILE KIDS QUATTRO Ride.  The Ragazzi Fun Ride is a 33-, 60-, or 86-mile fully supported open course event for individuals and teams with aid stations, bike support and plenty of food and drink along the route.  The 4 Mile Kids Quattro event is a four mile closed out and back course and was created for families with younger children that want to participate.  ALL registrants on Saturday receive an event shirt, a custom finishers medal, a commemorative bib, free entry to Tour of Italy Village Expo and lunch at the Food Truck "Piazza" upon return to race central. 

Register for the competitive Gran Fondo Race!  Offering the 86-mile open course race with 4 timed sections, or the 60-mile Medio course with 3 timed sections, or the 33-mile Piccolo course with 1 timed section.  ALL registrants on Sunday receive a custom event jersey, a commemorative medallion, a race bib, free entry to Tour of Italy Village Expo, a ticket to the Great Pasta Dinner on Saturday evening, lunch provided at the Food Truck "Piazza" and a chance to stand on the podium at the Premio Stage and accept your award for placing TOP 3 in your age group! (5-Year Age Group Awards-Male & Female)

Visit the Giro d’Italia Tour of Italy Village Expo presented with Italian flair, fare, and family fun blending authentic Italian wine, water, music, pasta, and great entertainment for Saturday Night's Italian Great Pasta Dinner and ending with Sunday’s exciting Italian Results & Awards Celebration 

Visit St. Augustine attractions just a few minutes away St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum • Fort Matanzas National Monument • Marineland. There's something for everyone to enjoy in Florida's cool, healthy fresh air this winter!

The January 2025 Giro Ride Like A Pro 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