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Isle of Man decides on last tickets for UCI Gran Fondo World Championships

The last qualifying event for the upcoming UCI Gran Fondo World Championships concluded this weekend on the Isle of Man. The coveted spots for the top riders in each age category were hotly contested. Corrin Leeming claimed victory in the uphill time trial with a time of 22 minutes and 13 seconds, narrowly edging out […]

Over 1000 Cyclists to Battle Isle of Man Hills

Over 1000 cyclists from 30 countries will descend on the Isle of Man this weekend for the 9th Gran Fondo Isle of Man powered by Santander. The event, the final qualifier for the 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Series, features a challenging 85-mile route with over 7,000 feet of climbing. In addition to the Gran […]

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 […]

Granfondo Suisse: A climber’s challenge

Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland, is gearing up for a massive weekend of cycling events centered around the UCI Gran Fondo and Gravel World Series, with something for everyone – from seasoned climbers to gravel enthusiasts. Kicking off the festivities is a demanding 7km mountain time trial today. Starting at 1336m, riders will conquer the Col de la […]