Fast riding and close finishes in Japan’s Niseko Classic
The mountain resort of Niseko in Japan provided a scenic backdrop for some high-paced racing action last weekend. In Saturday’s time trial and Sunday’s races, participants tried to secure their qualification for the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Glasgow. The 15 km ITT was won by Akira Kurosawa (JAP) in 18:07.37, at an […]
Neck and neck racing in Portugal
Last weekend, riders from the Iberian peninsula and well beyond lined up at the start of the Gran Fondo Coimbra Region in Portugal. All hoped to finish in the top 25% of their age group to secure a qualification for the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. A very diverse field, with riders from 23 […]
A weekend full of climbing in the Swiss Alpes Vaudoises
With the picturesque mountain resort of Villars-sur-Ollon in the Alpes Vaudoises hosting the Gran Fondo Suisse, riders could expect lots of climbing in this UCI Gran Fondo World Series event. Participants in Saturday’s individual time trial had to climb no fewer than 795 meters over the course of 11.6 km. Italian Marco Pasquero was the […]
Niseko Classic: 1.100 riders at the start of a scenic mountain race in Japan
The Niseko Classic takes place in the mountain town of Niseko on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. In Winter, it is a popular skiing destination, while in the Summer, visitors can enjoy a myriad of vistas while cycling, hiking or playing golf. The Niseko Classic has been on the UCI Gran Fondo World Series calendar since […]
Granfondo Suisse: Swiss qualifier features climbing in the Alpes Vaudoises cycling paradise
This weekend, Villars hosts the next UCI Gran Fondo World Series event: the Granfondo Suisse. Situated at an altitude of 1.300 m and located at the center of the Alpes Vaudoises, Villars has been a popular mountain resort for over 150 years. The wider region is a cycling paradise that is home to the UCI’s […]
Granfondo Coimbra Region: the only qualifier on the Iberian Peninsula
The Coimbra region in Portugal combines a rich cultural heritage with splendid natural landscapes. This weekend, the region welcomes the UCI Gran Fondo World Series for the third time. With an individual time trial and a road race, the event provides riders from the Iberian Peninsula – and far beyond – with an opportunity to […]
