Antalya,ย Turkey 07 Nov – 09 Nov 2025 Class UGF – UCI Gran Fondo World Series
Website www.ucigranfondoantalya.com
Email info@ucigranfondoantalya.com
The Nirvana Gran Fondo Antalya, which is part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, has a relatively recent history.
๐ด Key Historical Points
- Inaugural Year: The event was first held in 2021 as a UCI qualifier race. It featured an international peloton right from the start.
- Main Sponsor: Nirvana Hotels has been the main sponsor of the event since its inception, which is why it is named the “Nirvana Gran Fondo Antalya.”
- Location: The race is held in Antalya, Turkey, with the start and finish often located in the Belek/Kadriye tourist and hotel area.
- Growth: The event has shown consistent growth in participation:
- 2021: 561 athletes from 24 countries participated.
- 2022: The number of participants increased to 1,065.
- 2023: Participation continued to climb, reaching 1,123 athletes.
- 2024: The race saw 832 athletes participate.
- Format: The event typically includes a time trial stage and a road race with both a Gran Fondo (long course) and a Medio Fondo (short course) option, as well as a paracycling race.
In short, the Nirvana Gran Fondo Antalya is a major, relatively new fixture on the amateur cycling calendar, quickly establishing itself as a popular international qualifier for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships.
Program
November 6, 2025
14:00 – 20:00
Kit Delivery (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
14:00 – 20:00
UCI Cliff Park Events (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
16:00 – 17:00
Time Trial (TT) Technical Meeting (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
November 7, 2025
10:00 – 15:00
Time Trial Race (Expo 2016)
14:00 – 20:00
UCI Cliff Park Events (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
17:00
Medal Ceremony – Sunset Party & Dans Show (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
November 8, 2025
10:00 – 20:00
Gran Fondo Race Kit Delivery (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
14:00
The Cultural Atlas of Antalya with Prof. Dr. Fatih Uslu
15:00
With Dr. Saadet Tiryaki โRide for health & active living
17:00
Pasta Party & Electric Violin Show (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
November 9, 2025
10:00 – 14:00
UCI Gran Fondo World Series Antalya Race (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
15:00
Award Ceremony (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
09:00 – 20:00
UCI Cliff Park Events (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
16:00
Vo Sahne Concert (Prof. Dr. Erdal ฤฐnรถnรผ Kent Parkฤฑ)
