Now in its fourth year, the City of Ocala presents the 2018 Ride for the Arts Gran Fondo. 

There’s a ride for all levels with the 70 mile Gran Fondo, the 40 mile Medio, and the 15 mile Piccolo, an escorted ride for kids, families, and beginners. Cyclists will ride through the Horse Capital of the World, passing majestic horse farms with paddocks full of mommas and their spring babies and cover beautiful and challenging rolling hills dotted with giant live oak trees draped with Spanish moss.

For those with a competitive spirit, the Gran Fondo and Medio routes have timed segments with prizes for the best combined segment times. Register as a Gran Fondo Competitor to qualify for your share of $2,000 in cash prize money! The Medio Fondo offers other prizes for your accomplishments!

A CAAM Tour Series Event http://caamtourseries.com/

Check out great rates on local accommodations

 Ocala is home to a variety of lodging options and sports a mix of prestigious national chain hotels near the start/finish location.

	Hotel:  Best Western Ocala Park Centre
	Address: 3701 SW 38th Ave, Ocala, FL  34474
	Rates:  $114 + tax / 2 double beds
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	Ph:  (352) 237-4848
	Make Reservation: Click Here

	Hotel: Comfort Suites
	Address: 20052 Brooks St, Dunnellon, FL  34432
	Rates: $115 + tax
	Promo Code:
	Ph: 352-533-5234
	Make Reservation:  Click Here

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	Hotel: Holiday Inn Express
	Address: 5360 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL  34488
	Rates: $129 + tax / 2 Queen Beds
	Promo Code:
	Ph:  352-304-6111
	Make Reservation:  Click Here

	Hotel: Howard Johnson
	Address: 3951 NW Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL 34482
	Rates: $74 + tax / 2 double beds or king bed
	Promo Code:
	Ph: 352-629.7021
	Make Reservation: Click Here

	Hotel: Sleep Inn Suites Ocala – Belleview
	Address: 13600 SW 17th Court, Ocala, FL  34473
	Rates: $95 + tax / 2 queen beds
	Promo Code:
	Ph: 352-347-8383
	Make Reservation:  Click Here

The safety of our participants and volunteers is our most important concern and if any of the threatening weather conditions are present the day of the event (tornado warning, tornado watch, thunderstorm, heavy rain or a hurricane decides to visit), the event may be delayed or canceled.

When weather conditions or other physical conditions present a danger to participants, such conditions fall under the label “acts of mother nature,” it will not result in refunding of any event entry fees or future event credits, since funds were already spent in preparation for your event day.