UCI Gran Fondo World Championships 2023
3 nights in Perth – Wed 2 Aug – Sat 5 Aug
Official travel partner of the UCI World Championships in Scotland.
Days
2 - 5 August 2023
From
£349 GBP
Why Book This Trip?
The biggest sportive event of the year. The 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Scotland sees riders from around the world compete for the rainbow jersey in the Time Trial and Road Race. The pinnacle of sportive racing. To qualify, enter one of the events that’s part of the UCI Gran Fondo World Series and all you have to do is finish in the top 25% of your age group.
Have you qualified?
For more information and to buy your entry, please refer to the official event website – More Information
2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Scotland
Sportive Breaks are the official fan and amateur participant travel and experiences provider of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and Scotland.
These Championships, featuring 13 World Championships across 7 disciplines including Gran Fondo will be the biggest showcase of two-wheeled action that the world has seen.
The Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo will take place on Friday 4th August 2023 and the Time Trial on Monday 7th August.
Stay in Perth, Scotland with Sportive Breaks
We offer a large selection of hotels to suit every budget for 3 nights. All our hotels are in Perth, so you are close to the location of the event registrations, the start, the finish, the podium ceremonies, and the after-party. From hostel accommodation to 4-star hotels and from self-catering to bed and breakfast and half board.
The Course
The 160km Gran Fondo course and 85km Medio Fondo course take in the best of the Scottish countryside in Perthshire. You can find the full course information here.
Not Yet Qualified?
Book your hotel package for the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Perth now and cancel for free if you don’t qualify. Offer valid until the 15th of June.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking
Choice of packages: We offer a 3 night hotel package for the Gran Fondo in Perth. We also offer longer duration tours. All options listed below.
Road Race Extension: Add two night’s hotel in Glasgow city centre to watch the Junior and Men’s Elite Road Races on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August.
Book with the official Tour Operator: Sportive Breaks are the official fan and amateur participant travel and experiences provider of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and across Scotland.
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Included with our 3 Night Gran Fondo Package
Accommodation
Choice of hotels in Perth
Guided Rides
Recons of Gran Fondo courses
Included Meals
Mechanic
Mechanics available throughout your stay at our event hub in Perth
Guided Warm Up Ride
Ride the day before both ITT & Gran Fondo
Transfer
Group transfers available from Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport. Private transfers also available
3-Night Gran Fondo Itinerary
Day To Day
Airport Transfers –
Available from Edinburgh Airport – £ 40 single and £ 80 return and Glasgow Airport £45 single and £90 return.
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at your chosen hotel in Perth today or make use of our airport transfers. We provide a regular service from both Edinburgh (EDI) and Glasgow (GLA) airports. We will welcome you at the airport at our welcome desk and your coach will be waiting outside the terminal. We will also transport your bike in its box or bag.
Edinburgh Airport Transfer departure times: 10:15, 11:30, 14:00, 17:00 and 19:50
Glasgow Airport Transfer departure times: 09:30, 11:30, 13:50, 15:30 and 19:30
Transport of Bike Boxes – Available at £20 per bike per journey
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.
Our hotels
We offer a large selection of hotels in Perth to suit every budget. All our hotels are in Perth, so you are close to the location of the event registrations, the start, the finish, the podium ceremonies, and the after-party. From hostel accommodation to 4-star hotels and from self-catering to bed and breakfast and half board. Please refer to the hotel details page of your chosen hotel to find out more about what’s included.
What about my bike?
We are operating a centrally located bike store with continuous service from our team of bike mechanics. The bike store is within easy cycling distance of most hotels and close to all important venues in Perth. Bikes can be safely stored either at the hotel or at our bike store. Please check each hotel’s description for the details of where your bike will be stored.
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.
Evening meals will be available at your hotel if you have booked a hotel that includes this. Alternatively Perth has many restaurants to enjoy.
After breakfast, please ensure that you register for tomorrow’s event. We also offer a guided ride on the Gran Fondo route.
Event Registration
- 09.00 – 18.00 Registration and collection of race packs – Headquarters in Perth at Perth Concert Hall
- 09.00 – 15.00 – Technical briefing for Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo – Headquarters in Perth at Perth Concert Hall.
Guided Ride
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 Perth to collect your race pack and attend the technical briefing for tomorrow’s Gran Fondo.
Today is the day!
Getting to the start
For some of you, your bike will be stored at our event hub in Perth which is located within easy walking distance of your hotel and the start and finish. Please come and collect your bike in plenty of time.
For those of you who have your bikes stored at your hotels, it’s just a short roll out 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.
You can find the full Gran Fondo Road Race course map here.
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 – 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Podium ceremonies – Perth
After breakfast, please check out of the hotel and depart. Our airport transfers to Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport depart after breakfast.
Edinburgh Airport
We will run 2 transfers back to Edinburgh airport today in line with the most popular departure flight times. Our first departure transfer leaves at 06.30 in time for flights departing after 09.30. Our second transfer departs at 10.30 for flights departing after 13.30.
Glasgow Airport
We will run 2 transfers back to Glasgow airport today in line with the most popular departure flight times. Our first departure transfer leaves at 06.30 in time for flights departing after 10.00. Our second transfer departs at 10.30 for flights departing after 14.00
Alternatively join us for a 2-night extension to watch the road races in Glasgow.
Glasgow extension
The Junior Road Races take place on Saturday 5 August. The men’s Elite Road Race takes place on a route between Edinburgh and Glasgow on Sunday 6 August. Join us for a two-night stay in the centre of Glasgow and be right in the heart of the action of the finish of the Men’s Elite Road Race.
We will depart Perth after breakfast, and we’ll arrive in Glasgow before all the day’s action starts.
More About the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Perth
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Other packages to extend your trip to the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
“Glasgow Extension” – 2 night hotel stay to spectate from the roadside for the Junior Road Race and Elite Men’s Road Race – from £375pp
- Book your Glasgow extension to watch from the roadside as the Junior Road Race lap through Glasgow city centre on Saturday the 5th, and Sunday the 6th when the Elite Men’s RR will reach a show down in George Square.
- This fantastic extension to your trip includes two nights in the Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Glasgow city centre on the 5th and 6th of August. You can also chose to upgrade to the luxury Virgin Hotel.
- Transport for yourself and your boxed bike from your hotel in Perth to your hotel in Glasgow city centre – exact drop off location dependant on road closures.
- Bikes in boxes or bike bags can be stored in your room in the hotel in Glasgow.
- Book this package at the same time as you book your Gran Fondo trip.
- Priced from £375 per person based on two adults sharing a double or twin room, single supplement of £200.
“Elite Men’s Road Race Hospitality Package” – 2 night hotel stay to spectate from the roadside for the Junior Road Race and enjoy VIP Hospitality for the Elite Men’s Road Race – from £698pp
- Book your package to enjoy two nights in Glasgow city centre to spectate from the roadside for the Junior Men & Women’s Road Race on Saturday 5th August and enjoy the luxury of VIP Hospitality in George Square for the Elite Men’s Road Race on Sunday 6th August.
- This trip includes two nights stay (5th & 6th August) in the Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Glasgow city centre. You can also chose to upgrade to the luxury Virgin Hotel.
- Book this trip now and you can benefit from free transport for yourself and your boxed bike from your hotel in Perth to your hotel in Glasgow city centre – exact drop off location dependant on road closures. Please select this transport option when booking your Gran Fondo package.
- Bikes in boxes or bike bags can be stored in your room in the hotel in Glasgow.
- Priced from £698 per person based on two adults sharing a double or twin room, single supplement of £200.
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“Track & Para Track Cycling Package” – 1 or 2 night hotel stay in Glasgow city centre with standard or hospitality ticket for track cycling in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome – from £160pp
- Book your package to experience the thrill of watching the UCI Track and Para Track Cycling World Championships at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow.
- Package options include either one or two night stay in Glasgow at your choice of ibis Styles hotels in Glasgow city centre.
- You will be able to enjoy one or two track cycling sessions, with standard tickets included, or why not upgrade to the experience VIP hospitality with exclusive lounge access.
- To take advantage of our free transport offer, you must chose from the following track sessions; Saturday evening, Sunday morning or Sunday evening
- Book this trip now and you can benefit from free transport for yourself and your boxed bike from your hotel in Perth to your hotel in Glasgow city centre – exact drop off location dependant on road closures. Please select this transport option when booking your Gran Fondo package.
- Bikes in boxes or bike bags can be stored in your room in the hotel in Glasgow.
- Prices for the Track & Para Track Cycling packages start from just £160 per person including one night and one standard ticket, based on two adults sharing a double or twin room, single supplement of £80.
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“Mountain Bike Marathon Package” – 2 night hotel stay in Edinburgh with hospitality at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships on Sunday 6th August – from £519pp
- Book your trip to Edinburgh to watch the MTB Marathon World Championships in VIP hospitality on Sunday 6th August.
- This package includes two nights in Edinburgh staying at the Travelodge PLUS at Edinburgh Park on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August.
- Return transport is included from the hotel to Glentress Forest on Sunday 6th August to watch the MTB Marathon.
- Bikes in boxes or bike bags can be stored in your room in the hotel in Edinburgh.
- Priced from £519 based on two adults sharing a double or twin room, single supplement of £190.
- Please note: transport from Perth to Edinburgh is not included, please contact the team [email protected] for a quote for private transfers.
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We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organising cycling trips for over 25 years. We are members of ABTA and ATOL so book with confidence.
Plenty to choose from
Sportive Breaks offer a huge selection of Gran Fondo and Cyclo-Sportive events, Cycling Hospitality and Cycling Tours and Weekenders.
Spread your payments
Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking. *Selected products. Terms and Conditions apply
Logistics covered
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.
