UCI Gran Fondo Ireland

Road Cycling covering 25 km to 153 km in Sligo (Connacht, Ireland)

Location

Sligo, Connacht, IrelandShow on map(54.2697° N, 8.4694° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,683 m

UCI Gran Fondo Ireland is an endurance sporting event in Sligo, Connacht, IE focused on Road Cycling. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast, City Run.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Gran Fondo (153 km, +1,683 m D+), Medium Fondo (112 km, +1,232 m D+), and Time Trial (25 km, +275 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ucigranfondoworldseries.com).

Official website

UCI Gran Fondo Ireland in Sligo (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200858", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200858" · Photo: **Fukumoto** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Seaside & Coast City Run

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Gran Fondo	Road Cycling	153 km	+1,683 m	8 m - 715 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Medium Fondo	Road Cycling	112 km	+1,232 m	11 m - 528 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Time Trial	Road Cycling	25 km	+275 m	14 m - 130 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

153 km

Elevation gain

+1,683 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,683 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 715 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

2.2 % / 4 %

Course format

Loop course

153 km+1,683 m D+Peak 715 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 715 m above sea level (+1,683 m D+, -1,683 m D-)

Peak: 715 m·at 44.2 km·Ø 2.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does UCI Gran Fondo Ireland take place?

UCI Gran Fondo Ireland takes place in Sligo, Connacht, IE (start area at coordinates 54.2697° N, 8.4694° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at UCI Gran Fondo Ireland?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Gran Fondo (153 km, +1,683 m D+), Medium Fondo (112 km, +1,232 m D+), and Time Trial (25 km, +275 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for UCI Gran Fondo Ireland?

The main competition (Gran Fondo over 153 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,683 m of elevation gain and -1,683 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 715 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for UCI Gran Fondo Ireland?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ucigranfondoworldseries.com).