Groselj sprints to victory at Istria Granfondo, Simenc dominates women’s race
Saturday’s Istria Granfondo delivered another fast and selective race over 105 km with two ascents of the demanding Oprtalj climb. A strong four‑man move with two Slovenians, an Italian and a Croatian already made the decisive move before the first climb, quickly opening up a gap on the chasing peloton. Slovenian Matic Groselj proved to […]
Record-breaking Istria Gran Fondo set for spectacular showdown on the Adriatic coast
This Saturday, Umag hosts the Istria Gran Fondo, one of the most established events on the UCI Gran Fondo World Series calendar. Set on the shores of the Adriatic Sea, the Croatian qualifier continues its strong growth with a record 1324 registered participants from 35 countries, confirming its appeal far beyond the region. Of the […]
Tour de Brisbane set for big weekend
Queensland’s cycling spotlight turns to Brisbane this weekend as the Tour de Brisbane returns with an expanded program and a truly iconic new finale. As the second Australian qualifier event of the season, the event plays a key role on the international calendar, combining world championship qualification, continental titles and one of Australia’s most distinctive […]
UEC Granfondo European Championships awarded to Varese on 3-4 October
UEC also Introduces Qualification System for 2026 The Union Européenne de Cyclisme (UEC) is proud to announce that Granfondo Tre Valli Varesine will organize the 2026 UEC Granfondo European Championships with a 22km time trial on Saturday and a 101km mediofondo or 126km granfondo on Sunday. Varese already hosted the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships […]
2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Head to Asia for the First Time: Welcome to Niseko (JPN)
From 26-30 August 2026, the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships will break new ground as the event heads to Asia for the very first time, with Niseko, on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, hosting the world’s best amateur cyclists. Known for its pristine landscapes, volcanic mountain ranges, and open roads framed by forests and farmland, […]
Date change – Tour de Matra (Hungary)
Due to the unavailability of police resources required to ensure road security on the originally planned dates, the date of the Tour de Matra UCI Gran Fondo World Series event in Gyöngyös has been changed from 29-31 May to 3-5 July 2026. All courses and sport technical details remain unchanged.