UCI GRAN FONDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
AUSTRALIA - VIP PACKAGE
START/FINISH
LORNE - AUSTRALIA
8 - 20 OCTOBER
DURATION
SHORT 8 DAYS - 7 NIGHTS
MEDIUM 10 DAYS - 9 NIGHTS
LONG 12 DAYS - 11 NIGHTS
AVG.DISTANCE
100 KM
AVG.ELEVATION
1'000 MT
DIFFICULTY
HIGHLIGHTS
If you’ve qualified for this wonderful event and are serious about putting in a good showing, you’ll need to be prepared! Many of you will be traveling a great distance to be in Australia!
The tour program we have put together will get you ready and help you optimize your performance in the event(s) for which you’ve qualified.
Our 4 star hotel is based near Lorne, providing easy access to both the Granfondo courses and the ITT, while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere in top class accommodation.
One More Ride was the co-organizer of the WCS UCI event in Varese, and Andrea personally designed all the race courses, so we know how to support you out there! Andrea and the staff have already been to Denmark to check out hotels, logistic and race courses! Come early to acclimatize to the terrain and ride the race course several times with Andrea, without pushing too hard. You’ll get ready for the race while enjoying the beautiful region of Denmark.
The area is perfect for non-riders as well, so you can bring your family or supporters.
You’ll get professional massage, mechanical support, private feed stations, and much more for the UCI Granfondo World Championships!
DETAILS
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Level: Intermediate-Advanced
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Terrain: Hilly
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Daily Distance: Approx 70-130km
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Daily Ascent: Approx 450-1500m
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Main Route 750km
2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Schedule
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Wednesday, October 15:Opening ceremony and registration
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Thursday, October 16 : Individual Time Trial
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Friday, October 17: Team Relay (To be confirmed)
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Saturday, October 18: Rest day
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Sunday, October 19: Road Race
WHO WOULD ENJOY THIS EXPERIENCE?
The experience is built for all riders who have qualified for the UCI World Championship by finishing in the top 20% of their age group in one of the previous UCI World Series events. We also welcome riders able to ride for 4-5 hours a day and just want to enjoy the region without racing.
The days leading up to the races we will do a course recon at a moderate pace and ensure proper recovery after each ride; no high intensity unless you want to!
We will ride as a group on the rolling terrain and as individuals or small groups on the climbs, so that everyone will enjoy the ride at his own pace. Our team of expert guides will support each rider during the ride and make sure everyone finishes safe and happy.
All cyclists interested in granfondo, race atmosphere, and magnificent scenery will enjoy this incredible experience!
THE TOUR INCLUDES
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A fantastic tour itinerary designed by Andrea
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All hotel accommodation in 4-stars hotels in town, close to the start, in twin-double room
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All breakfasts, 1 lunch and all dinners
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Minimum of 2 professional guides on tour (one fully qualified mechanic)
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Bike service after the rides
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Professional massage after each ride
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Laundry service every second day
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Van support throughout the tour
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Private feed stations during the race with snacks and food supplements including electrolytes, gels and energy bars
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Turbo trainers for warm prior to ITT
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1 top quality cycling kit (jersey, knicks, socks)
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Detailed printed tour information booklet
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Small group of max 12 riders
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All in-tour transfers
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Personal Airport transfers
MORE ABOUT THE TERRAIN
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The ITT course is a flat course of 33km (21miles) and will have 133 m (418 ft) of undulating climbing. This makes the course perfect for Time Trial and ideal for new records, both personal and in the UCI Championships.The course follows the beautiful coast along the Limfjord. In Denmark you have wind from west with approximately 220 days a year which means that you normally will discover a headwind on your way out and a nice tailwind on your way back to the finish line
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The Gran Fondo is 148 km (92 miles) long with 1311 meters (4,300 ft) of climbing, while the Medio Fondo is 111 km long (69.3 miles) with 950 meters (3,116 ft) of climbing. Denmark can’t provide big mountains but the course will have many small hills with technical sections and will challenge you with sustained efforts and continuous rolling climbs, suiting puncheurs and roulers. The wind could also be a big factor being close to the sea.The race is primarily on good asphalt paved roads and one cobbled-section.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day One – Warm-up Ride (only for 10 days option)
Main Route: 50km; 30mi Total Ascent: 450m; 900ft
Activity: Airport pick up, Transfer to hotel, bike set up and ride
This is a warm-up ride to ease the legs and body into a week+ of riding. Some of you may have only recently stepped off a plane, so this ride offers a great way to “tease” out that tiredness. It will include some small climbs and offer beautiful views across the region.
Day Two – Granfondo Race course recon
Main Route: 100km; 70mi Total Ascent: 1450m; 4900ft
Today we will ride on the most significant sections of the Granfondo and Mediofondo. In the afternoon, relax,have a massage, and eat some good food.
Day Three – Granfondo Race course recon (start of 8 days option)
Main Route: 40km; 25mi Total Ascent: 450m; 1600ft
Today we will cpntinue to recce the most significant sections of the Granfondo and Mediofondo. In the afternoon, relax,have a massage, and eat some good food.
Day Four – Granfondo or ITT Race course recon
Main Route: 50-100km; 30mi
Total Ascent: 450m; 1600ft
Activity: relax and walk in town
Today we will have 2 riding options: ITT or Granfondo race course. In the afternoon, relax have a massage, and eat some good food.
Day Five – Race course recon (Start of the 6 days option)
Main Route: 50-100km; 60mi Total Ascent: 1250m; 3900ft
Activity: race registration
Today we will ride on the most significant sections of the Granfondo or the ITT race course at choice. In the afternoon, visit of the race village and bike set up.
Day Six – ITT Race Day
Main Route: 33km; 21mi Total Ascent: 140m; 340ft
Activity: Race
Full Gas, it's the Big Day!
Day Seven – TEAM RELAY
Main Route: 20km; 14mi Total Ascent: 150m; 490ft
Activity: Rest
For those competing in the Team Relay as well, this is a another race day! Everyone else can enjoy the show and rest.
Activity: Team Relay
Day Eight – Rest day
Main Route: Rest
Total Ascent: rest
Activity: rest and bike set up.
Optional tour to watch the Elite Road Race on the course
Rest day or recovery ride!
Day Nine – GRANFONDO RACE DAY
Main Route: 20km; 13mi Total Ascent: 200m; 600ft
Activity: Race!
The big day is here, we will fight for the Rainbow Jersey and have a great day on our bikes. After the race, massage and a great celebration dinner!
Day Ten – Goodbye
Main Route:
Total Ascent:
Activity: Bike packing and transfer to airport
RACE MAP