Over 3,000 cyclists will race 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Denmark

The upcoming UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Aalborg, Denmark, is poised to shatter the previous participation record with the event is on track to surpass the 3,175 participants who took part in Varese, Italy in 2018.

This overwhelming interest presents significant logistical challenges for organizers, particularly for the time trial, which is limited to 720 riders due to road closure restrictions. The UCI and local organizers have decided to close time trial registrations once this limit is reached. With 651 riders currently signed up for the Thursday, August 29 time trial, the closure may be imminent.

Organizers are also considering an early closure for Gran Fondo registrations to maintain a fair and safe race environment, given that all qualifying events have concluded.

Riders will compete in the Gran Fondo on Sunday, September 1st, starting in intervals between 9:00 AM and 10:10 AM for either the 112km or 153km distance. Slower riders must finish by 4:00 PM to be ranked, with a mandatory cutoff at the final feed zone at 3:00 PM. Those who miss this cutoff will be redirected to Aalborg via a shorter route.

The weekend includes a 33 km (20.7 mile) time trial with 133 m (418 ft) of climbing on Thursday August 28th.

For the first time, a team relay will be included in the official program, adding another exciting dimension to the world championships on Friday August 30th.

Saturday August 31st is a rest day with activities in Aalborg for participants and their families.

On Sunday, September 1st the Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo races will take place.

The 2024 UCI World Cycling Championships take place in Aalborg in northern Denmark

Aalborg is located in the Northern part of Denmark - North Jutland. Aalborg Airport offers daily flights to and from the airports in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Malaga, New York, Oslo, and London from where you can reach other international airports directly.

During 2024 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, hotels in the city of Aalborg will accommodate the thousands of participants, officials and spectators. Many of Aalborg's hotels are in the picturesque surroundings by the Limfjord, which since the foundation of Aalborg, has been the heart of the city.

Click here for the full race course reveal.

If you think you qualified, but haven't yet received the invitation email, please contact info@ucigranfondoworldseries.com to enquire about your qualification status and invitation.

Click here for a full list of qualified riders.

For more information, please visit: https://granfondoaalborg.dk/en

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