Dana's story: Hincapie Gran Fondo Merced

BaseCamp athlete Dana Filkowski shared her experience at the 2025 Hincapie Gran Fondo Merced in California.

Hincapie! Fun to see so many BaseCampers on the course and after. Super muddy and beautiful -- maybe most challenging ride I’ve done. Used many so skills learned from BaseCamp! Sail! Gears of breathing. High cadence rules through swampy climbing! Soul stomping to make power. Inventory your body and relax your shoulders. Vector the pedal strokes! And most of all… smile!