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Your Experience

The UCI Gran Fondo World Championships are coming to Scotland in August 2023. Sportive Breaks are the official fan and amateur participant travel and experiences provider of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and Scotland. These Championships, featuring 13 World Championships across 7 disciplines including Track & Para Track Cycling will be the biggest showcase of two-wheeled action that the world has seen.

The UCI Gran Fondo World Series is a series of qualifier events in different countries that allows amateur cyclists to qualify for the World Championship by finishing in the top 25% in their age category. There are two disciplines: the individual time trial plus the Gran Fondo.

The Gran Fondo takes place in Perth on Friday 4 August 2023. There are two routes. The Gran Fondo will be tackled by male and female riders below the age of 50. The Medio Fondo will be for men and women above 50. Both routes start and finish in Perth. The field will be made up by riders who have qualified at one of the world series events in the year leading up to the world championships.

The Time Trial takes place in Dundee on Monday 7 August 2023. The start and the finish of the individual time trial are in slightly outside of Dundee.

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 travel partner: We offer the best support and have hotels in the best locations. Our team’s local knowledge and wealth of experience will give you an advantage over your competitors.

Mechanical support: On hand all weekend, our expert mechanics are there to make sure your bike is in perfect nick.

Included with all packages:

Choice of hotels in Perth for 2 or 3 nights
Room only or Bed and Breakfast
Secure bike storage
Mechanic Available all weekend
ABTA protected

Event Includes

Included with all packages:

Choice of hotels in Perth for 2 or 3 nights
Room only or Bed and Breakfast
Secure bike storage
Mechanic Available all weekend
ABTA protected

Your Itinerary

Wednesday 2nd August 2023 : Arrival day of 3-night itinerary

Please make your own arrangements to arrive at your chosen hotel in Perth today.

Bike Transport in the UK

If a group of you are travelling to Perth together and would like to minimise the number of vehicles you need to use, or want to travel by public transport, then our friends at Cycle Transfer offer a Bike Transport service within the UK to get your bike to Perth

Our hotels

We offer a selection of hotels to suit every budget. All our hotels are in Perth so you are close to the location of the event registrations, the start and the finish.

What about my bike?

We are operating a centrally located bike store with continuous service from our team of bike mechanics. The bike store is within easy cycling distance of most hotels and close to all important venues in Perth. Bikes can be safely stored either at the hotel or at our bike store. Please check each hotel’s description for the details of where your bike will be stored.

Late afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you.

Thursday 3rd August 2023 : Arrival Day of 2-night itinerary

Please make your own arrangements to arrive at your chosen hotel in Perth today. Please ensure that you arrive in time to check-in, prepare your bike plus collect your race pack and register for the event.

Event Registration

09.00 – 18.00 Registration and collection of race packs – Headquarters in Perth at the Concert Hall
14.00 - 15.00 - Technical briefing for Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo ENG and ITA – Headquarters in Perth at the Concert Hall.

Late afternoon and early evening, our tour leaders and bike mechanics are available for you.

Friday 4th August 2023 : Gran Fondo day

Today is the day!

The Gran Fondo will start from 10.00 from Tay Street in Perth.

Getting to the start

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.

10.00 > 16.30 : Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo races - Perth
17.00 : 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Podium ceremonies

Saturday 5th August 2023 : Departure

After breakfast, please check out of the hotel and depart.

Need to Know

Who can take part?

Each UCI Gran Fondo World Series event of the 2022-2023 seasons grants qualification rights for the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Events Calendar available here.

Based on the results of each race, the first 20% 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. The age categories of the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships are:

19 – 34
35 – 39
40 – 44
45 – 49
50 – 54
55 – 59
60 – 64
65 – 69
70 – 74
75 – 79

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 and Road Race. Although the official national jersey is not required, a jersey representing the 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.

Location

Perth is in the heart of Scotland and is super-easy to reach by car, bus, and train. The train station and bus station are both within walking distance of the city centre; just a quick five-minute stroll will have you amongst the beautiful shops, bars and restaurants that make Perth such a popular day out.

BY PLANE

Perth is close to two international airports:

Glasgow International Airport – 90 minutes/ 68 miles/ 109km

Edinburgh International Airport – 1 hour/ 41 miles/ 66km

Rent a car at the airport or take the train.

BY TRAIN

Perth Railway Station is a short walk from the city centre with regular services to and from Stirling, Dundee, and Pitlochry, with a journey time of around 30 minutes. From Edinburgh, the journey takes an hour and 25 minutes. The direct train to Perth from Glasgow runs hourly from Queen Street and takes around an hour. For train times and to book your ticket visit the website directly. Train Tickets | Times & Timetables | Fares in Scotland | ScotRail

BY CAR

There’s a wide range of safe and secure, short stay car parks within the city centre. If you wish to stay all day, follow the signs for South Inch, Kinnoull Street, Thimble Row or Canal Street car parks. These car parks are a short walk from the High Street. Parking information

Perth Council are continually working towards the vision of a greener Scotland, and they have made a public commitment to increase the accessibility and availability of chargers, and to promoting the use of electric cars. In partnership with Transport Scotland, the Office for Low Emission Vehicles, and the Energy Saving trust, Perth and Kinross Council have installed 35 chargers within 13 locations across Perth and Kinross. There are ongoing plans to implement more. EVs in Perth and Kinross - PK on the Go

COACH LINES

Travelling around Perth is easy by bus, with many fast and reliable services available, from all over the city. Bus Journey Planner | Find Bus Routes | Stagecoach (stagecoachbus.com)

Hotel Options

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Travelodge Perth A9

Travelodge Perth A9 Crieff Road Perth PH1 3JJ
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The Travelodge A9 hotel is located just outside of Perth city centre. All double rooms have a King size bed and a ensuite with a shower. This hotel has free parking on a first come, first served basis. Please note this hotel doesn’t have a restaurant or bar on site but is a short walk from a wide variety of options and the hotel staff will deliver a breakfast box to your door which usually includes a breakfast bar and a cup of juice.

The start of the race is located 2.8 miles from the hotel. There is bike storage available at Perth College, however, you can take the bikes in your room for Travelodge.

Key Features:

WiFi

On-site Parking
Travelodge Perth Broxden Junction

Travelodge Perth Broxden Junction Broxden Trunk Road Service Area Perth PH2 0PX
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The Travelodge Broxden junction is located on the banks of the River Tay just outside of the main city centre of Perth. All double rooms have a King size bed and ensuite facilities. There isn’t a restaurant on site but within walking distance there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. The hotel staff will deliver a breakfast box in the morning which usually has a breakfast bar and a juice cup. Free parking is available at this hotel on a first come first served basis.

The start of the race is located 2.9 miles from the hotel. There is bike storage available at Perth College, however, you can take the bikes in your room for Travelodge.

Key Features:

WiFi

On-site Parking
Perth Youth Hostel

Crief Road Perth PH1 2GA
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Perth Youth Hostel in located in the modern residences of Perth College and is open to the public over the summer months. There is a range of single and twin rooms with ensuites. All have access to a self-catering kitchen, lounge area and balcony.

The hostel is located near the A9, Perth city centre and just a short walk the nearest supermarkets. There is a large car park on site too.

Bike storage is available on-site at Perth College, just 200m from the hostel. The bikes will be stored at the local bike store. In the morning pick up your bike from the store and ride it to the start of the race. The start of the race is 1.7 miles / 2.7 km from the hostel.

Key Features:

WiFi

On-site Parking

City Centre Location
Murrayshall Hotel

Murrayshall Country Estate Scone Perth PH2 7PH
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Murrayshall Hotel is a 4-star retreat located in 365 acres of stunning Perthshire countryside. The hotel is surrounded by nature and trees leaving guests feeling both relaxed and invigorated. Murrayshall is the former home of Lord Lynedoch offering sophisticated rooms and suites alongside award-winning food at the brasserie and bar. There are even two parkland golf courses at this luxury hotel.

Bedrooms are spacious and luxurious filled with character and charm. There is complimentary Wi-Fi, TV, tea and coffee making facilities with Scottish biscuits and toiletries.

The hotel restaurant has been awarded ‘Best Boutique Hotel Restaurant’, serving a mix of traditional and modern cuisine boasting local ingredients.

Bike Storage is provided only in specific conditions. Guests can take their bikes into their rooms only fully covered (including tyres) and there are no other storage options associated with Murrayshall Country Estate. We will provide covers for bikes for all people who stay with us at Murrayshall Hotel.

Key Features:

WiFi

Bar

Restaurant

On-site Parking

Golf Course
Travelodge Perth Central

Travelodge Perth Central 18 Dundee Road Perth PH2 7AB
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The Perth Central Travelodge is located a short distance from the centre of Perth and a short walk to local restaurants and eateries in the town centre. All rooms are ensuite and double rooms have a king side bed. This hotel doesn’t have a on site restaurant, but staff will deliver a breakfast box in the morning which usually consists of a breakfast bar and a cup of juice.

Limited free parking is available at this hotel on a first come first served basis and guests must register their cars at check in to receive a free parking ticket.

The start of the race is located 0.6 miles from the hotel. There is bike storage available at Perth College, however, you can take the bikes in your room for Travelodge.

Key Features:

WiFi

On-site Parking

City Centre Location