2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Lorne, Australia
16th – 19th October 2025
Key Features
- 4 or 6 Night Package
- Local staff to assist you throughout
- Stay within walking distance to Gran Fondo Start/Finish line
- Mechanic will be available to assist you throughout the tour
- Spread your payments
- Book with the experts: Sportive Breaks are the official travel partner of Team Visma | Lease a Bike. We also looked after Team Australia in Perth and Aalborg
2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Lorne, Australia
The biggest sportive cycling event of the year. The 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships take place in Lorne, Australia between 16th October and 19th October 2025.
Sportive Breaks Tour dates:Â
- 4-night Gran Fondo Weekend – 16th – 20th Oct
- 6-night tour – 14th – 20th Oct
The event sees riders from around the world compete for the Rainbow Jersey in the Time Trial and Gran Fondo Road Race. This event is the pinnacle of amateur Gran Fondo racing. To qualify, enter one of the events that’s part of the 2024 and 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Series and all you have to do is finish in the top 25% of your age group. Qualifying is not as hard as you think, so give it a go and represent your country in 2025!
Qualifying events in Australia are Amy’s Gran Fondo, which took place in September 2024 and Tour de Brisbane in April 2025. It has been announced that Amy’s Gran Fondo will be a public recreational ride on the same day as the Gran Fondo World Championships. More information can be found here
2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Lorne schedule
- Thursday October 16th – Time Trial
- Friday October 17th – Team Relay Criterium
- Sunday October 19th – 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships – Gran Fondo
Sportive Breaks and the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
Sportive Breaks are one of the most experienced Tour Operators for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. We were the official travel partner for the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Perth, Scotland. Sportive Breaks provided travel and support packages to qualified riders for the 2024 edition in Aalborg. We will have local Australian Team support at the event in Lorne to support you during your stay.
Package Inclusions and Price
Our Australian hosts are local to this area and are experienced bike guides, hosts, and bike mechanics. Hotel Cumberland is available on a self-catering/room-only basis, leaving you free to provide your own catering during the tour.
All rooms are available for 4 or 6 nights.
Prices
- One Bedroom Apartment for Single occupancy
- 4 Nights from $2,118Â
- 6 Nights from $2,798Â
- One Bedroom Apartment Partial Ocean View Double or Single Occupancy
- 4 Nights from $1,438
- One Bedroom Apartment Ocean Front for Double or Single Occupancy
- 4 nights from $1,498
- Two Bedroom Apartment for Double, Triple or Quad Occupancy
- 4 Nights from $1,150
- 6 Nights from $2,158
- Two Bedroom Apartment Partial Ocean View for Double, Triple or Quad Occupancy
- 4 Nights from $1,158
- 6 Nights from $2,198
- Two Bedroom Apartment Ocean Front for Double, Triple or Quad Occupancy
- 4 Nights from $1,258
- 6 Nights from $2,458
One-bedroom apartments have a queen in the master bedroom and a fold-out double sofa bed in the living room. Two-bedroom apartments feature one bedroom with a queen bed and a second bedroom with two single beds.
Included with your Package
- 4 or 6 nights at Hotel Cumberland in Lorne
- Local expert guides and a bike mechanic
- Guided warm-up ridesÂ
- Detailed itinerary
Itinerary
6 Night Package Arrival
Date
Location
Self-arrival possible
If you don’t require an airport transfer please make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in Lorne today. Our team will be available to meet you at the hotel Cumberland in Lorne.
Melbourne Airport Transfers – Available at $95 pp eachway
If you are flying in today, then you can book one of our airport transfers. Fly into Melbourne Airport today, and our team will meet you. The transfer takes just over 2 hours and can be added when you make your booking. We will run two transfers: one midday at 12:00pm and another one late afternoon at 18:00pm.
If you want to arrive at any other time, then we also offer private transfers on request. Please contact us if you require a private transfer.Â
Our hotel
We are staying at Hotel Cumberland in Lorne. Your stay will be for 6 nights and will be on a room-only/self-catering basis. Each apartment has a well-equipped kitchen and washing facilities to be your home away from home.
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as we have planned to transport bike boxes on our airport transfers. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with building your bike after travel. Bikes can be safely stored at the hotel.Â
Daily Highlights
- Expert Local Staff
- Mechanical Assisance at Hotel
- Hotel Cumberland Lorne
add transfers = $99 per person (each way)
Departure One: 12:00 noon
Departure Two: 18:00
Time Trial Recce
Date
Location
After breakfast today, we will continue to assist those who didn’t build their bikes yesterday.
If you are taking part in the ITT
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.
All other riders
Today we offer an optional guided ride which will take in parts of the Gran Fondo Course. More details on today’s full itinerary will be published later.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Premium Balneario (Spa) hotel
- Transfer Madrid to Oviedo
Ride
Guided ride of the Time Trial course
ITT Day / 4-night package arrival day
Date
Location
If you are taking part in the ITT
After breakfast, please make your way over to the Time Trial start, approximately 1500m ride. 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 Lorne.
All other riders
Today we offer an optional guided ride which will take in parts of the Gran Fondo Course. More details on today’s full itinerary will be published later.
Gran Fondo Weekend 4 Night Package arrivals.Â
Make your way to the Cumberland Lorne Resort. Our team will welcome you on arrival and will be available to assist with bike building after travel.
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
- Guided Ride
- Cumberland Resort Lorne
Ride
Guided ride, time to be advised.Â
Mixed team relay and GF Recce
Date
Friday 17 October 2025
Location
The team relay is an event where mixed teams from various countries compete for the title.
If you are taking part in the Criterium
After breakfast, please make your way over to the Criterium start in Geelong (just over an hour from Lorne). Please note that we do not provide transport or assistance for the criterium.
All other riders
Today, we offer an optional guided ride which will take in parts of the Gran Fondo Course. More details on today’s full itinerary will be published later.
Daily Highlights
- Guided Ride of Gran Fondo Course
Ride
Ride parts of the Gran Fondo race route
Gran Fondo Registration Day
Date
Location
Please ensure that you register for tomorrow’s event today.
We also offer a guided ride on the Gran Fondo route. A short coffee spin to keep your legs moving, but nothing too strenuous the day before the Gran Fondo.
After the ride, please make your way to the event expo to collect your race pack and attend the technical briefing for tomorrow’s Gran Fondo.
Event Registration – TBC
- 09:00am – 18:00: Registration and collection of race packs
- 14:00pm – 15:00pm – Technical briefing for Gran Fondo
Daily Highlights
- Fully Supported
Ride
Short spin to test bikes and flush out the legs
2025 UCI Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo
Date
Location
Today is the day!
Getting to the start: It’s just a short roll out from 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.
- Timing – 07:30 am
- Start Location – Mountjoy Parade, Lorne – Victoria, Australia
- Distance – 131km
Age Groups – 19-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ (Age on 31 Dec 2025)
After you finish, our team is available to assist you with re-packing bikes before travel.
Departure Day
Date
Location
Departure after breakfast. We offer airport transfers back to Melbourne airport at set times today.
If you want to depart at any other time, please contact us if you require a private transfer.Â
Daily Highlights
- Staff to assist with pack down
add transfers = $99 per person (each way)
Departure One: 09:00amÂ
Departure Two: 12:00 noonÂ
More About the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
Launched in 2011, the UCI Gran Fondo World Series (formerly known as the UCI World Cycling Tour) is a series of UCI-sanctioned road races held all over the world. Throughout the 2024-2025 season, a series of events will qualify the top 25% in each age group for the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. The age group winners of the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships are awarded the UCI rainbow jersey. The qualifier events are open to riders of all levels: those who aim to make the podium and others who wish to cross the finish line in the best possible time. For more information: http://www.ucigranfondoworldseries.com/
Who can take part?
Each UCI Gran Fondo World Series event of the 2024-2025 seasons grants qualification rights for the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Events Calendar available here. Based on the results of each race, the first 25% of athletes in each age group will be qualified for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. The 25% 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. 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.
2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
Sportive Breaks were the official fan and amateur participant travel and experiences provider of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and Scotland.
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2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
The 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships took place in Aalborg, Denmark.
How to get to Lorne
Lorne is a seaside town on Louttit Bay in Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the Erskine River and is a popular destination on the Great Ocean Road tourist route.
Melbourne Airport
Also known as Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne Airport it is the second busiest airport in Australia and is the major airport servicing the city with both domestic and international flights. Transport services and car hire are available onsite with connection to the city by public and private operators. Airport accommodation is available and basic convenience stores, cafes and restaurants are available most hours.
Website: www.melbourneairport.com.au
2025 UCI Gran Fondo Strava Routes
2025 UCI Gran Fondo World ChampionshipsÂ
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We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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