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GranFondo Svendborg

It’s now your chance to participate in one of the biggest cycling races of the year – Gran Fondo Svendborg. It’s one big celebration for the sport we all love – cycling, where anyone who loves to cycle can take part. Whether you’re a beginner, a former elite rider, a current licensed cyclist, a dedicated enthusiast, or cycling for the sake of your health – Gran Fondo Svendborg is the event for you in 2024.

In addition to the race on the beautiful roads of South Fyn, Gran Fondo Svendborg offers the opportunity to qualify for the UCI GRAN FONDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 final, which will take place in Aalborg from August 28th to September 1st, 2024.

Gran Fondo Svendborg is more than just another cycling race. It’s a cycling celebration where everyone can participate, whether you want to qualify for the world championship in Aalborg, compete for a place on the podium, beat your own record, cycle as a fitness enthusiast, or simply want to ride with good friends.

Gran Fondo Svendborg embraces everyone, and we open the roads of South Fyn to anyone who wants a cycling experience beyond the ordinary. 31 countries from all over Europe, North- and South America, Asia and Oceania are represented, so you can look forward to an international atmosphere all around the race.

So, mark the date in your calendar – pack your bike, come to Svendborg, and be part of an unforgettable cycling event. We are confident that Gran Fondo Svendborg will meet, or perhaps even exceed, your expectations whether you participate in the Gran Fondo route of approximately 160 kilometers or the Medio Fondo route of approximately 80 kilometers.

Welcome to Gran Fondo Svendborg and South Fyn.

Event schedule

Friday 7^thJune
Race Office opens	15.00
Race Office closes	20.00

Saturday 8^thJune
Race Office opens	07.00
Time Trial – First start	09.30
Time Trial – Last start	13.50
Podium ceremonies	As age groups finishes
Race Office closes	16.00

Sunday 9^th June
Race Office opens	07.00
Start boxes open – Line up	09.30
Race Office closes	09.45
Gran Fondo 1st start – 19-34	10.00
Gran Fondo 2nd start – 35-39	10.03
Gran Fondo 3rd start – 40-44	10.06
Gran Fondo 4th start – 45-49	10.09
Gran Fondo 5th start – 50-54	10.12
Gran Fondo 6th start – 55+	10.15
Medio Fondo start	10.18
Podium ceremonies	As age groups finishes
Event site closes	17.00

Traffic and safety

Road Race safety

The Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo routes are in partially open traffic, and participants must adhere to the Danish traffic law. Participation in the race is at your own risk, and the organizers disclaim any responsibility for personal injury or material damage. It is important that you are observant of oncoming traffic and only use the right side of the road. You must follow the correct traffic trajectory in all corners and roundabouts. At 129 km (Medio Fondo: 49 km) there is a railway crossing. It is not allowed to cross from the moment the bells and lights switch on. Officials will be at the location to guide you. Breach of the rules may follow disqualification.

The entire route is covered by officials in corners and crossings. They do not carry formal right to direct traffic, and it is your own responsibility to orient yourself in corners and intersections. Big pelotons will be accompanied by Race Marshalls on motorcycles. You must always follow instructions of officials and Race Marshalls.

Time Trial safety

The Time Trial route is closed during the duration of the event. It will be regulated at intersections by officials, and each rider will be chaperoned by a motorcycle Race Marshall. Participation in the race is at your own risk, and the organizers disclaim any responsibility for personal injury or material damage. BE AWARE that the motorbike will deviate from the route with 1 km to go, and from there every rider is alone to the finish line. It is your responsibility to know the route.
Part of the route is ridden in both directions. It is divided in the middle by traffic cones. You must stay in the right lane. Be aware of the sharp corner radius following the steep downhill at 18 km, where you must stay inside the traffic cones.

European Parliament elections

On Sunday, June 9th, the European Parliament elections will be held in Denmark.
This means that the Gran Fondo Road Race will be affected by the election. The Danish authorities informed us on May 23, 2024, that we cannot prevent eligible voters from leaving their homes to go to polling stations. This means that as a participant, you can expect traffic on the route.
We will conduct the race with partial road closures and with 40 Race Marshalls on motorcycles to guide and direct you around the route.
However, we cannot guarantee a 100% closed route due to the European Parliament elections in 2024. Therefore, you are asked to show consideration and caution, and we remind you that you participate at your own expense and risk and must always comply with the instructions of the authorities and organizers as well as applicable traffic rules where otherwise not stated.
For the sake of good order, we would like to point out that the race format still fully complies with the UCI Gran Fondo regulations.

Qualification to UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Aalborg

Men

M1: 19-34 år. – Gran Fondo

M2: 35-39 år. – Gran Fondo

M3: 40-44 år. – Gran Fondo

M4: 45-49 år. – Gran Fondo

M5: 50-54 år. – Medio Fondo

M6: 55-59 år. – Medio Fondo

M7: 60-64 år. – Medio Fondo

M8: 65-69 år. – Medio Fondo

75-79 år. – Medio Fondo

Women

W1: 19-34 år. – Gran Fondo

W2: 35-39 år. – Gran Fondo

W3: 40-44 år. – Gran Fondo

W4: 45-49 år. – Gran Fondo

W5: 50-54 år. – Medio Fondo

W6: 55-59 år. – Medio Fondo

W7: 60-64 år. – Medio Fondo

W8: 65-69 år. – Medio Fondo