2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Aalborg - Pre-booking

This purchase includes:

• Pre-Registration for the 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Aalborg

Expected event programme in Aalborg.

Tuesday 27 August – Arrival Day 6-night tour

Please make your own arrangements to arrive at your chosen hotel in Aalborg today or make use of our airport transfers. We provide a regular service from Aalborg Airport. We will welcome you at the airport and your coach will be waiting outside the terminal. We will also transport your bike in its box or bag. 

Transport of Bike Boxes

If you are travelling with a bike box or bag, then we offer transportation at £20 per bike per journey. Please book this in advance to ensure that there is space on our vehicle.

What about my bike?

You can bring your own bike as bikes can be safely stored at the hotel. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with fitting your rental bike or building your own bike after travel.

Wednesday 28 August 2024

Opening event and registration at Gl. Square.

After breakfast, our team will lead you on a short, guided ride of the Time Trial course. You can also register for tomorrow’s event and collect your race pack and attend the official riders briefing.

Thursday 29 August 2024 – Individual Time Trial

Single start with start and finish at Nytorv (Individual Time Trial).

After breakfast, please make your way over to the Time Trial start. We offer private warm-up areas with turbo trainers to warm up and get ready for your slot.

This afternoon the podium ceremonies take place in Aalborg.

Friday 30 August 2024 - Team relay

Team Relay with start and finish at Nytorv.

The team relay is a non-competitive event where mixed teams challenge for the title. No rainbow Jerseys are awarded for this event.

Saturday 31 August 2024 – Rest Day

Rest day, where activities are organised on Gammel Torv in Aalborg for the many participants and the local community.

After breakfast, please ensure that you register for tomorrow’s event. We also offer a guided ride on the Gran Fondo route.

Guided Ride

Main Route: max 30km

After breakfast and any final bike adjustments, we will take you on a supported, guided ride exploring the Gran Fondo course. A short coffee spin has been organised to keep your legs moving, but nothing too strenuous the day before the sportive.

After the ride, please make your way to the event expo in to collect your race pack and attend the technical briefing for tomorrow’s Gran Fondo.

Event Registration

• 09.00 – 18.00 Registration and collection of race packs
• 14.00 - 15.00 - Technical briefing for Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo 

Sunday 1 September 2024 – UCI Gran Fondo World Championships

Road Race with start and finish at Nytorv.

Today is the day! 

Getting to the start

It’s just a short rollout from each of our hotels to the start line. Please make your own way to the start this morning, based on your own start time. Our staff will be on hand this morning if you have any last-minute mechanical issues, or if you need directions to the start line.

Provisional itinerary

• 10.00 – 16.30 Gran Fondo
• 10.30 - Medio Fondo races
• 11.45 – Start of the public 100m mile Sportive
• 14.15 – Start of the short distance Sportive
• 17.00 - 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Podium ceremonies

Monday 2 September

Departure after breakfast. We offer airport transfers back to Aalborg airport at set times today.

If you want to depart at any other time, then we also offer private transfers on request. Please contact us for a quote.

Who can take part?

Each UCI Gran Fondo World Series event of the 2023-2024 seasons grants qualification rights for the 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Events Calendar is available here. Based on the results of each race, the first 20% of athletes in each age group will be qualified for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. The 20% is calculated based on the number of starters in each age group, and not on the number of riders having finished the race. In addition, the first three riders of each official age category will qualify directly for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, independently of the number of starters in that age group. Riders must finish the race to gain qualification. The age categories of the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships are: 

• 19 – 34
• 35 – 39
• 40 – 44
• 45 – 49
• 50 – 54
• 55 – 59
• 60 – 64
• 65 – 69
• 70 – 74
• 75 – 79

All rules are available here.

Jersey is obligatory

It is mandatory for a rider to wear their national kit at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Time Trial, Team Relay and Road Race. Although the official national jersey is not required, a jersey representing their country with a similar design and colours as the original national team jersey is required. Private or club sponsors are allowed to be featured on the national jersey.

How to book

Please make your booking by clicking on the orange button at the top of the page. Please ensure that you select the correct room type for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place. 

Travel advice

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry Requirements’ section for Denmark’s current entry restrictions and requirements.

Medical certificate

Please note you do not need a medical certificate to take part in the2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. 

Registration

The race is open to all male or female riders that are at least 17 years old. Participation is subject to provision of a medical certificate: a certificate of fitness to practice competitive cycling (certificates for other types of sports such as triathlon, duathlon, athletics, etc. are not valid)

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in cycling events in Italy. Please remember to insure your bike for foreign travel.

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