UCI Gran Fondo World Series

On Sunday, June 01, 2025, Aachen will once again host the only German qualifying race for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. The UCI 3RIDES Gran Fondo will take place on a completely new race track. Participants can look forward to a spectacular and challenging course in the Eifel region.

The UCI Gran Fondo World Series is an international racing series of the cycling world federation. With over 30 qualifying races worldwide, the top 25% of each age group have the opportunity to qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, which will be held in Australia in 2025.

The concept is that age group participants start in one competition, but are judged separately. No e-bikes are permitted for the competition, only racing bikes.

Important: Anyone can take part! Prerequisite is either a racing license or a signed and stamped sports medical certificate ( download here) plus. Identity card for identification.

Practical information for the UCI 3RIDES Gran Fondo:

Starter pack

Each participant receives an attractive starter package for the entry fee of 115 euros:

  • Bike Wash
  • Start number incl. transponder
  • 3RIDES drinking bottle
  • Merchandise from the 3RIDES partners
  • Perfectly signposted race track
  • Marshals along the route
  • Professional timekeeping
  • Results service with live tracking
  • Downloadable GPX track (approx. 2 weeks before the race)
  • Official refreshment station at 50 and 100 kilometers
  • Dextro Energy power station on the track
  • Technical service at 50 and 100 kilometers
  • Medical service at start/finish and on the course
  • 3RIDES medal for every finisher incl. Certificate with result and driving time
  • UCI medal for the top 25% of each age group
  • UCI Gravel World Series jersey for each winner in their age group
  • Photo service by Sportograf
  • Guarded bicycle parking
Start procedure & distances

Start of the race: 07.30 am

All start according to the principle of mass start by age group. A starting box will be set up for each age category, which will be opened 1 hour before the start. AK 19-34 start in the first starting block.

The top 25% of each age group will qualify for the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. This 25% will be calculated based on the actual number of participants started, not the pre-registered number of participants. The results are determined on the basis of the time driven.

Two route lengths are offered.

80 km:
Official qualifying distance for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
(men 60+ and women 50+)

130 km:
Official qualifying distance for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
(men 19-59 and women 19-49)

Starting documents distribution

Friday, 30.05.2025, 16:00 - 20:00 h

Saturday, 31.05.2025, 09:00 - 18:00 h

Sunday, 01.06.2025, 05.00 - 06.00 a.m.

The starting documents will be issued upon presentation of an official ID + medical certificate or the racing license. If the participant is prevented, he/she must ensure that the starting documents are collected by a person authorized in writing.

Each participant is obligated to satisfy him/herself of the correctness of the recorded data when collecting the participant documents. Corrections can only be made by the 3RIDES Orga Team until the end of the race number distribution. There is no entitlement to a subsequent change/correction.

Route

The exact route will be published after approval by the Aachen regulatory authorities. The race route is 130 or 80 kilometers long.

AK 19-49w / AK 19-59m: 1 lap = 130km / 2,200m

AK 50-80w / AK 60-80m: 1 lap = 80km / 1,200m

The race route is signposted, 130 or 80 km long and closed for 30 minutes after the top riders. Track marshals and a final vehicle will secure the route during this time. Riders who are overtaken by the final vehicle can continue in compliance with the rules of the road and receive a final time and result at the finish.

Closing time & ceremonies

The closing time for all age groups is 12.00 noon. The award ceremonies will start at the same time, beginning with the overall winners and then all age groups.

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