Vino Fondo
About this race
About The Vino Fondo- Big Shark Bicycle Company and Sugar Creek Winery are bringing the European cycling tradition of the Gran Fondo cycling experience to Missouri's hilliest wine country. A traditional pairing of challenging riding and a tour of some of Missouri's best vineyards. Experience the same roads and towns visited by the internationally acclaimed Tour of Missouri Professional Cycling Race. RETURNING FOR 2026: Two gravel/road "Groad" Options- The Mondo and Midi Grindo Fondos.
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Cycling
Mini Fondo
2,367 feet of climbing
Midi Fondo
3,522 feet of climbing. From Defiance, past Daniel Boone's home, up and over the historic route of the Missouri State Championship Road Race.
Mondo Fondo
4,835 feet of challenging climbing, snaking from Defiance through the Missouri River Valley and back
Mondo Grindo Fondo
Road and gravel, 2,173 feet of climbing, including a KOG and QOG timed gravel climb. @39 miles of gravel
Midi Grindo Fondo
Road and gravel, 1,667 feet of climbing. Including a KOG and QOG timed gravel climb. @32 miles of gravel
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Defiance.
About Defiance
Vino Fondo takes place in Defiance, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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