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2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Lorne, Australia
16th – 19th October 2025
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3 to 6 Nights
all nationalities welcome
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£125
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:
- 3 night Gran Fondo Weekend – 17th – 20th Oct
- 3 night ITT trip – 14th – 17th 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!
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 staff support at the event in Lorne to support you during your stay.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Book with The Official Tour Operator of British Cycling: Sportive Breaks are the official travel partner for British Cycling. We also looked after Team Australia in Perth and in Aalborg.
Stay within walking distance of the courses: The Cumberland is a beach front hotel located within minutes of the start and finish locations of all events.
All room types available: Twin share, single rooms, family rooms, upgraded rooms. We have all room types available
Cycling services: As well as hotels, we also offer mechanic services, guided rides on the courses and advice and support from our experienced local team of hosts and riders.
Chef de Mission and Team Director: Rowland Summerlin is our Chef de Mission and one of the most experienced hosts for this event. His knowledge and support are a valuable asset for all our riders.
What's Included?
Accommodation
Hotel Cumberland in Lorne on the seafront next to the start and finish
Available Rooms
Twin share, single, family rooms available
Guided Warm Up Rides
Recon of ITT course and highlights of Gran Fondo course
Mechanic
Mechanic service with assistance with bike building after travel
Airport Transfers
Group transfers from Melbourne Airport available on Tuesday and Monday. Private transfers available on request
Experienced Team
Experienced team of local riders and mechanics. Single travelelrs are welcome to join our group.
Itinerary 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships with Sportive Breaks
Day To Day
Self-Arrival
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in Lorne today. Our team will be available to meet you at the hotel.
Melbourne Airport Transfers
If you are flying in today, then you can book one of our airport transfers today. Fly into Melbourne Airport today and our team will meet you. The transfer takes just over 2 hours. The airport transfer can be added when you make your booking and costs £XXX per person for transfer of you with your luggage and your bike. We will run two transfers: one late morning at 12.00 and another one late afternoon at 18.00.
Our hotel
We are staying at hotel TBC in Lorne. Your stay will be for 6 nights and will be on a bed and breakfast basis so with breakfasts included. You will have an early breakfast on event days.
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.
If you want to arrive at any other time, then we also offer private transfers on request. Please contact us for a quote
Please contact us if you require a private transfer.
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.
If you are taking part in the ITT
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 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.
The team relay is an event where mixed teams from various countries challenge for the title.
If you are taking part in the Criterium
After breakfast, please make your way over to the Criterium 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 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.
After breakfast, please ensure that you register for tomorrow’s event.
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 in to collect your race pack and attend the technical briefing for tomorrow’s Gran Fondo.
Event Registration – TBC
- 09.00 – 18.00 Registration and collection of race packs
- 14.00 – 15.00 – Technical briefing for Gran Fondo
Today is the day!
Getting to the start
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.
- Timing – 07:30am
- 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 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.
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.
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
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Hotels
Hotel Cumberland in Lorne is located on the beach front literally on the start line of all events of the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. There is no better place to stay.
The hotel offers one- and two-bedroom apartments for single or double use. Some apartments have full or partial sea views.
Located directly across from glorious Louttit Bay and nestled between vibrant restaurants and boutiques, Cumberland Lorne Resort combines breathtaking views, friendly atmosphere, and the most luxurious Great Ocean Road accommodation available. With indulgent penthouses, as well as one and two-bedroom apartments available, Cumberland Lorne’s beachfront position provides the perfect setting for your next getaway.
All Hotel Facilities
- On-site reception
- Check in from 3pm, check out by 10am
- Luggage storage area
- Free WiFi
- Undercover parking
- Squash court
- Games Room
- Heated indoor swimming pool, spa and toddlers’ pool
- Fully equipped gym
- Sauna
- Two full-sized synthetic grass, floodlit tennis courts
- Surfing equipment
- Located above Cumberland Plaza’s retail and dining options
- SaltAir Day Spa located in retail plaza below The Cumberland
All apartments have full kitchens which include
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Convection Ovens / Microwave
- Electric Stove top
- Full kitchen utensils
The apartments also have
- Washing machines
- Dryers
TV ✔, Safe in room ✔, Wellness/Spa Facilities ✔, Quiet location ✔, Bike storage in room ✔, Parking free ✔
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