Armed Forces Cycling Classic
Armed Forces Cycling Classic is a gran fondo-style mass-participation ride in Arlington, VA, US, scheduled for June 5, 2027, covering roughly 6 miles.
About riding in Virginia
Virginia offers the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah mountains, rolling Piedmont horse country and flat Tidewater roads near the coast. Mountain routes have long climbs, while the east is flatter and more exposed to wind. Spring and fall are the peak seasons.
Estimated finish times
The route is about 6 miles. Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.
| Average speed | Moving time |
|---|---|
| 10 mph | 0h 37m |
| 12 mph | 0h 31m |
| 14 mph | 0h 27m |
| 16 mph | 0h 23m |
| 18 mph | 0h 21m |
Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.
Plan your ride
Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.
Open the Ride Planner · Gran fondo vs. sportive vs. century
Other events nearby
- Gran Fondo Maryland — September 19, 2027, Frederick, MD, US (40 mi away)
- GFNY Maryland Cambridge — October 3, 2027, Cambridge MD, US (58 mi away)
- Gettysburg Fall Cycling Weekend — October 23–25, 2026, Gettysburg, PA, US (67 mi away)
- Three Creek Century — September 19, 2027, Carlisle Pennsylvania, US (91 mi away)
Listing sourced from granfondoguide; last verified 2026-10-12. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.