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Full report and results from the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Australia

Almost 4,000 of the world’s best amateur and recreational cyclists descended on Lorne for a five-day sporting extravaganza, with many chasing the world's most coveted Rainbow Jersey.

Almost 2,000 of the best amateur racers from more than 60 nations wcompeted across age categories for the sport’s coveted world champion rainbow jersey.
 
Australian riders dominated the start list, followed by New Zealand, Japan, USA and Great Britain, with others coming from Chile, Brazil, Tanzania, Cyprus, Slovakia, Ireland, Denmark, Norway and further afield.
 
The festival featured performances by the Pierce Brothers, The Bamboos, Hassall and Farah – along with food trucks, face painting, a silent disco and the Hendry’s SpinOff Free Family Ride.

2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Time Trial

The 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Time Trial in Lorne was an absolute thriller! 23 riders claimed the gold medal in their age category on the 22.7km Great Ocean Road course in dry and overcast conditons.
 
2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Time Trial Report and Results
 
Over Gold Medal Winners are:
 
Fastest Woman Overall: Marina Letaeva (F45-49)
Fastest Man Overall: Daniel Hochstrasser (AUT) (M19-34)
 
Full overview of Time Trail Champions by Age Group:
 
Elizabeth Randall (AUS) - F80-84
Gaye Lynn (AUS) - F75-79
Glenda Signorini (AUS) - F70-74
Linda Dewhurst (GBR) - F65-69
Anna Davis (AUS) - F60-64
Jill Seeman (AUS) - F55-59
Jenny Pettenon (AUS) - F50-54
Marina Letaeva - F45-49
Alina Mylka (POL) - F40-44
Kim Pedersen (AUS) - F35-39
Emma Ochoa (AUS) - F19-34
Marcel Eve (FRA) - M85-89
Myles Higgins (AUS) - M80-84
Ed Chamberlin (USA) - M75-79
Roger Cull (AUS) - M70-74
Alan Nelson (USA) - M65-69
Joe Spano (AUS) - M60-64
John Thomas (FRA) - M55-59
Raul Patino (COL) - M50-54
Andrew Knight (USA) - M45-49
Matthew Clark (USA) - M40-44
Jari Verstraeten (BEL) - M35-39
Daniel Hochstrasser (AUT) (M19-34)
 
23 riders claimed the gold medal in their age category on the 22.7km Great Ocean Road course

2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Team Relay

Poland successfully defended its World Championship title in the Team Relay event, which was organized as an official UCI World Championship for the second time. The race, which saw each team member complete three laps of 1.9 km, was marked by dramatic position changes and an uncertain outcome until the final moments.
 
2025 UCI Gran World Championships Team Relay Report and Results
 
Belgium initially took the lead during the first leg. However, by the time of the first relay, a tight group formed, allowing France to seize the front position. The race remained tight into the third relay, as Slovenia, Poland, and three Australian teams converged, making the final victory unpredictable. Poland's strategy of saving their strongest rider for the final relay paid off. The rider launched a winning move, crossing the line first. A close sprint finish unfolded behind them for the remaining podium spots: three Australian teams finished just four seconds behind Poland, with Australia 4 claiming silver and Australia 1 taking bronze. Slovenia, who had been a strong contender going for silver with two laps to go, finished fifth. The top five teams all finished within a 10-second window.
 
Despite having a different composition this year—featuring a new female rider and a younger male rider—the winning team renewed their world title. Poland's successful strategy was to start with their oldest male rider, followed by the female, a male over 40, and finishing with the crucial younger male who also made the difference last year.
 
The winning quartet of Alina Mylka, Wojciech Szczepanik, Jakub Rucinski, and Piotr Belinski achieved an impressive average speed of 45.05 km/h over the 1.9 km laps, which included a difficult incline near the finish line.
 
2025 UCI Gran World Championships Team Relay Podium
 
1- Gold - Poland 1 (Alina Mylka, Wojciech Szczepanik, Jakub Rucinski, Piotr Belinski)
2- Silver - Australia 4 (Jenny Pettenson, Matty Arthur, Jon Lieghton, Tynan Shanon)
3- Bronze - Australia 1 (Brendon Bauer, Salsie Pieterse, Alan Nelson, Ryan Thomas)
 
2025 UCI Gran World Championships Team Relay Podium
 

Jeroen van Voorden and Jill Patterson Claim Victory at Thrilling 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Lorne.

American cyclist Jill Patterson won the women's Gran Fondo Gold Medal

The 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships delivered a spectacular day of racing along the Great Ocean Road as Jeroen van Voorden (NED) and Jill Patterson (USA) captured the overall titles on the demanding 131km Gran course. Racers battled sharp climbs, coastal winds and fierce head-to-head sprints to decide the podium in what became one of the most exciting editions of the event.

The peloton faced an early test on the Benwerrin summit before threading through Deans Marsh, Barwon Downs and Forrest. A second decisive ascent at Mount Sabine split groups and set the stage for a dramatic return to Lorne. After 131km of relentless effort and tactical racing, van Voorden crossed the line in 3:08:28, narrowly edging Gracjan Szelag of Poland (3:08:42) and Polish teammate Adrian Mrówka (3:08:43). In the women’s race, Jill Patterson powered to victory in 3:41:43, with Alina Mylka (POL) just one second back and Australia’s Matilda Raynolds taking third in 3:44:18.

The course’s mix of steep climbs and fast coastal descents produced decisive moments. Mount Sabine proved pivotal, where attempts to break the field culminated in a reduced group pushing hard toward Lorne. Riders managed tactics and endurance as wind off the Southern Ocean played into team and solo strategies. The result underscored both raw strength and smart racecraft, rewarding those who timed their moves and conserved energy for the final push.

Race organizers praised the competitive spirit and sportsmanship on display. “This course demanded everything from our athletes — power, patience and a willingness to take risks,” said Event Director Maria Thompson. “Jeroen and Jill showed remarkable resilience and timing. Their performances showcase the true heart of Gran Fondo racing and make this year’s championship one to remember.”

Community and volunteer support was strong, with local crews ensuring safety and a smooth race day. Spectators lined key climbs and seaside stretches, creating an electric atmosphere as riders fought for world titles. The event highlighted Lorne’s reputation as a world-class venue for cycling and offered a memorable platform for amateur and elite masters athletes to shine on an international stage.

American cyclist Jill Patterson who won the Gold Medal in the Gran Fondo said before the race, "Highlights of the day: Packet pickup and rider briefing (we found our names printed on the display poster), riding and reconning the finish (the Great Ocean Road is absolutely stunning!), eating meat pies for lunch (the cockatoos wanted to eat them, too, and one cockatoo practiced riding Kai’s bike), to the local golf course to see the kangaroos (one had a baby in her pouch!), back to our Airbnb to prep for race day (charge bikes, grease chains, calculate gels and hydration, pin numbers, try to not be nervous), and then seeing dolphins swimming in the ocean (one jumped sooo high, cleared the water by probably at least 10 feet!)."

"It has been a magical trip so far - and that helps to buffer the race nerves. I came here to race, but I also came for everything else I knew I would experience. I am excited to give it my all tomorrow, and my main goals are to have fun, feel good, and ride safe. And so far I’ve already accomplished the first two goals independently of the race"

2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Results (131km)

Overall Men
 
Gold Medal - Jeroen VAN VOORDEN NED 03:08:28
Silver Medal - Gracjan SZELAG POL 03:08:42
Bronze Medal - Adrian MRÓWKA POL 03:08:43
 
Overall Women
 
Gold Medal - Jill PATTERSON USA 03:41:43
Silver Medal - Alina MYLKA POL 03:41:44
Bronze Medal - Matilda RAYNOLDS AUS 03:44:18
 
Age Category Winners
 
W19-34 Legendre Gwenaelle FRA 3:44:18
W35-39 Matilda Raynolds AUS 3:44:18
W40-44 Jill Patterson USA 3:41:43
W45-49 Cat Haines AUS 3:45:38
W50-54 Jenny Pattenon AUS 3:55:08
W55-59 Nathalie Champagne CAN 3:55:09
W60-64 Jane Despas AUS 4:00:12
W65-69 Heather Hamling AUS 4:08:44
W70-74 Glenda Signorini AUS 5:21:02
W75-79 Gaye Lynn AUS 4:44:59
M19-34 Jeroen Van Voorden NED 3:08:28
M35-39 Wojciech Szczepanik POL 3:12:19
M40-44 Thomas Vibjerg DEN 3:17:32
M45-49 Matthew Sparnon AUS 3:11:53
M50-54 Raul Patino Delgado ESP 3:21:08
M55-59 Alan Adams AUS 3:31:58
M60-64 Tim Jamieson AUS 3:30:30
M65-69 Gilbert Gallardo USA 3:51:01
M70-74 Wayne Hildred AUS 3:51:02
M75-79 Nigel Davies AUS 3:57:08
M80-84 Robert Braszell AUS 4:29:35
M85-89 Marcel Eve FRA 4:52:14
 
 
The event is also a fundraiser for Amy’s Foundation, which works to improve cyclist safety through law, technology, infrastructure, and promotes mutual respect among road users, in memory of Amy Gillett – an Australian cyclist and rower who died 20 years ago after being struck by a car on a training ride in Germany.

 

 
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