Agony in the Alleghanies

Agony in the Alleghanies is a destination Gran Fondo cycling event you won't want to miss!  Come to Virginia's scenic Alleghany Highlands region for the Agony in the Alleghanies Gran Fondo event. 

Easily accessible from Interstate 64, and four hours' drive from both Washington, DC and Charlotte, the Alleghany Highlands' majestic peaks and picturesque valleys might be mistaken for a region of France or Germany. With electronic chip timing, a King of the Mountains competition, and a mass start, all the elements of the classic European Gran Fondo will be here stateside and served up with southern hospitality. No Michelin guide required!

Choose Your Challenge!

We offer riders 4 scenic course choices this year:

• Grand Fondo*  103 Miles          9791 feet climbing   
• Medio Mtn*       64 Miles           6006 feet climbing   
  
• Medio               69 Miles           5841 feet climbing   
• Piccolo             30 Miles           2167 feet climbing   

Fee includes:

• Post-ride food and beverage
• Bike valet service in Covington Friday night/Saturday morning
• Shuttle service from parking at Clifton Forge finish to ride start in Covington on Saturday morning
• Free technical/mechanical support
• Stocked food and water stops
• Electronic Chip Timing
• Finishers' Medal

Registration Prices:

• Through 12/31/24:
• Gran Fondo:  $60
• Medio or Medio Mountain:  $55
• Piccolo Fondo:  $50
• 1/1 -3/31:
• Gran Fondo:  $70
• Medio or Medio Mountain:  $65
• Piccolo Fondo:  $55
• 4/1 - 4/30:
• Gran Fondo:  $80
• Medio or Medio Mountain:  $75
• Piccolo Fondo:  $65
• 5/1 - 5/10:
• Gran Fondo:  $90
• Medio or Medio Mountain:  $85
• Piccolo:  $75

Register by noon on April 24th and you'll receive an Agony in the Alleghanies t-shirt.

Support the local Alleghany Highlands community

Agony in the Alleghanies benefits the Clifton Forge Area Food Pantry.