Thursday 20 July 2024 – Optional early arrival day
Arrive today if you are taking part in the ITT and you’d like to join our ITT course recce tomorrow (Friday).
Please make your own arrangements to travel to the Isle of Man. We will run a shuttle transfer service from the airport and from the ferry port to connect with arriving flights and ferries.
Our hotel
We are staying at hotel Mannin in Douglas on a half board basis so with breakfasts and evening meals included. There is secure bike storage at the hotel.
Friday 21 July – Arrival Day
Please make your own arrangements to travel to our hotel on the Isle of Man.
What about my bike?
Secure storage is available at our hotel.
ITT route recce - Available to groups of 8 or more
This afternoon we will collect you from the hotel and take you and your bike to the ITT course. From 14.00 we will give you the option to join us on our route recce of the ITT course. The course is just 9 miles long, but it does include a fair bit of climbing so it’s worth checking it out. Anyone is welcome to join, even if youa re not doing the TT. Late afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you.
We will have an evening meal together at the hotel.
Saturday 22 July – ITT – Road Bikes Only – No TT bikes
The Individual Time Trial takes in the climb of Snaefell Mountain on the infamous Isle of Man TT motorcycle racing circuit. The parcours covers just 9 km but should not be underestimated, with a total of 400 meters of climbing to overcome.
Gran Fondo route recce - Available for groups of 8 or more
For those who are not doing the TT, we offer a guided recce of some key sections of the Gran Fondo route.
Today you will need to visit the expo in Ramsey to collect race packs for tomorrow.
We will have an evening meal together at the hotel.
Sunday 23 July – Gran Fondo
Gran Fondo Isle of Man boasts 6,500ft of spectacular climbing around a largely closed road course. Clocking in at the slightly modest distance of 85miles, it would be foolish to underestimate the challenging nature of our Grandest Fondo. After all, the Isle of Man’s roads have tested to their limits, some of the world’s greatest cyclists; think Coppi, Simpson, Fignon and Millar.
The Gran Fondo gets underway in style with a mass roll out from Mooragh Park, before the peloton is escorted out of the neutralised zone. 80miles of spectacular and unique racing await our competitors when the flag drops – almost entirely held on closed roads, as well as an un-surfaced ‘Strade Bianche’ style blast through a forest plantation.
Packed with the Island’s toughest climbs, competitors will be faced with 25% gradients as they conquer each classic ascent – another stunning vista the only reward before plunging towards the sea that flanks those leg breaking hills.
Whether racing to win, or riding to finish, Gran Fondo Isle of Man is a true test of legs and lungs – one that rewards competitors with an overwhelming sense of satisfaction and achievement.
We will have an evening meal together at the hotel.
Monday 24 July
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and begin your journey home..having maybe qualified for the Gran Fondo World Championships in Glasgow.