Fon Solo Gravel 2026
Event Overview
Fon Solo Gravel is the Sunday gravel component of the two-day Cider Cross / Fon Solo Weekend, held October 3–4, 2026, in Alna, Maine. Based at Tin Top Cider, the event combines gravel riding with a broader weekend of off-road activities, including cyclocross, short-track mountain biking, trail running, and camping.
The Fon Solo gravel ride takes place on Sunday, October 4, with riders able to choose from approximately 25-, 41-, or 49-mile options. The routes travel through the Sheepscot Valley, featuring scenic gravel roads, rolling terrain, and steeper gravel climbs. The longer routes are designed as a more substantial gravel challenge, while the short course removes some of the biggest climbs and more technical sections.
The weekend has a relaxed community atmosphere, with racing, riding, camping, food, and drinks centered around Tin Top Cider. Both gravel routes are scheduled to pass near Oxbow Brewing toward the end of the ride.
For official information and registration, visit https://tintopcider.com/.
Ride Experience
- Three distance options: Approximately 25, 41, and 49 miles.
- Sheepscot Valley gravel: Scenic rural roads combined with rolling terrain and gravel climbs.
- Different levels of challenge: The shorter route eliminates the biggest climb and several technical sections.
- Fall New England setting: A gravel ride surrounded by the landscapes of midcoast Maine.
- Cider-themed finish: The routes pass by Oxbow Brewing near the end of the ride.
Why It Stands Out
- More than a gravel race: The weekend also features cyclocross, short-track MTB, trail running, and camping.
- Choice of distances: Riders can select a route suited to their preferred distance and difficulty.
- Local gravel character: The event focuses on gravel roads and the rural scenery of the Sheepscot Valley.
- Community-focused atmosphere: Racing and riding are combined with camping and a cider-house setting at Tin Top Cider.
Summary
Fon Solo Gravel 2026 offers a relaxed but challenging New England gravel experience, with three distance choices, rural gravel roads, and a weekend atmosphere built around riding, racing, camping, and community.
