Saturday 29.06.2024 – 30.06.2024
Source: https://www.granfondoireland.ie and https://www.instagram.com/granfondoire/
IRELAND’S FIRST-EVER UCI GRAN FONDO, SET TO TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 29TH & 30TH, 2024.
DISTANCES TT – 26 – 111 – 153 km
CITY Sligo COUNTRY Ireland
The Gran Fondo World Series is coming to Ireland for the first time ever. The global event that is for cyclists of all abilities will be coming to Sligo on the beautiful west coast of the country. A true Gran Fondo is meant to make an everyday rider feel like a fully supported professional rider, and Gran Fondo Ireland will do so with a real Irish flare.
The Gran Fondo Ireland (GFI) is set to be one of Europe’s top Gran Fondo events, attracting cyclists from all over the world. With the ride intended to grow in popularity each year, it will allow cyclists to explore the tracks and roads of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Gran Fondo 135km approx. 1,049 metres of climbing
UCI GFWS Qualification Status
All male categories under 60
The Classic Gran Fondo Route includes a scenic spin along the stunning Wild Atlantic Way, riding through farmlands and rugged coastline. The Gran Fondo Route boasts 1,176 meters of climbing. The Gran Fondo will have three fantastic rest stops. The Gran Fondo real test for more intermediate and advanced cyclists.
Start Time 7:30am
The Classic Gran Fondo will start at 07:30am sharp Sunday 30th June 2024.
Medium Fondo 79km approx. 644 metres of climbing
UCI GFWS Qualification Status
All male categories over 60 All female categories
Start Time 8am
The Sportive will start at 8am sharp Sunday 30th June 2024.
Sportive 79km approx. 644 metres of climbing
Start Time 8am
The Sportive will start at 8am sharp Sunday 30th June 2024.
Time Trial Route 26km approx. UCI GFWS Qualification Status
All male categories All female categories
Start Time 7.30am
Individuals start at 1 minute intervals. Start times will be published this Thursday 27th.
Please arrive 30 minutes before allocated start time.
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