Road Cycling

UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Niseko

Road Cycling covering 20 km to 140 km in Niseko (Hokkaido, Japan)

LocationNiseko, Hokkaido, JapanShow on map(42.8089° N, 140.6860° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,540 m

UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Niseko is an endurance sporting event in Niseko, Hokkaido, JP focused on Road Cycling. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Relay, Multi-Day, City Run.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Road Cycling 140 km (140 km, +1,540 m D+), Road Cycling 140 km (Relay) (140 km, +1,540 m D+), Road Cycling 80 km (80 km, +880 m D+), and Time Trial (20 km, +220 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 (nisekoclassic.com).

Official website
UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Niseko in Niseko (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200787", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200787" · Photo: Fukumoto · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadRelayMulti-DayCity Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Cycling 140 kmRoad Cycling140 km+1,540 m218 m - 865 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 140 km (Relay)Road Cycling140 km+1,540 m221 m - 868 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Cycling 80 kmRoad Cycling80 km+880 m224 m - 594 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Time TrialRoad Cycling20 km+220 m227 m - 319 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
140 km
Elevation gain
+1,540 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,540 m D-
Altitude range
218 m - 865 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.2 % / 4 %
Course format
Loop course
140 km+1,540 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100120FS42.8089° N, 140.6860° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 218 m to 865 m above sea level (+1,540 m D+, -1,540 m D-)

Peak: 865 m·at 87.7 km·Ø 2.2 %
218 m434 m649 m865 m0 km28 km56 km84 km112 km140 km865 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Niseko take place?

UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Niseko takes place in Niseko, Hokkaido, JP (start area at coordinates 42.8089° N, 140.686° E). 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 World Championships Niseko?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Road Cycling 140 km (140 km, +1,540 m D+), Road Cycling 140 km (Relay) (140 km, +1,540 m D+), Road Cycling 80 km (80 km, +880 m D+), and Time Trial (20 km, +220 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Cycling.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Niseko?

The main competition (Road Cycling 140 km over 140 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,540 m of elevation gain and -1,540 m of elevation loss, ranging between 218 m and 865 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 World Championships Niseko?

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