UCI Granfondo Brasil decided in sprints
The second edition of the Brazilian qualifier event in Pomerode in the Santa Catarina State was a great event. In the 120km Granfondo with 1239m of elevation, Luan Carlos Rodrigues Silva outsprinted his compatriot Luis Henrique Flauzino in a sprint with 2, finishing with a small 25 second gap to a large group of 15 […]
Poland claims gold in inaugural UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Team Relay
A historic moment unfolded in the world of cycling as Poland secured the first-ever gold medal in the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Team Relay. The mixed-team event, part of the championships since 2013, was officially recognized as a World Championship for the first time this year, awarding rainbow jerseys and UCI medals. A team […]
23 New time trial World Champions crowned in Denmark
The 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships kicked off under bright skies in Denmark, crowning 23 new time trial World Champions! Familiar Faces and New Victories Fastest rider on the course was Belgian Guillaume Seye, renewing his worldtitle in the M19-34 category, 31 seconds faster than Danish Johannes Rom Dahl and 38 seconds ahead of […]
Niseko, Japan to host 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
The UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, originally awarded to Victoriaville in Canada, will move location and now take place in Niseko on the Northern Hokkaido island in Japan. Niseko Classic is already part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series since 2016 and have gained a lot of experience organising on a flattish 15km time […]
UCI Gran Fondo Swiss delivered great battles in epic circumstances
The Swiss Granfondo weekend offered a unique triple threat for cyclists, featuring a time trial, a granfondo, and a UCI Gravel race all within three days. The festivities kicked off on Friday with a time trial up the demanding Col de la Croix. Edward Laverack (GBR) took the win, conquering the 7km climb with 440m […]
Kirchmair and Entius to win Schleck Gran Fondo
The 7th edition of Schleck GF this past Saturday showed again a great field which was sold out months before the event with 3000 riders at the start. Austrian former world champion Stefan Kirchmair won the overall men’s race. Kirchmair bridged the gap together with Nicolas Baïolet who both started 3 minutes later in a […]
