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Gran Fondo Wicklow

July 08 - July 09 2023
Manor Kilbride, Ireland
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Distances: 7, 14, 53, 75 miles
Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills
Limited to: 5,000 or less Participants

Gran Fondo Wicklow 2022 is a new event that is coming to Ireland on 9 July 2022. Its support by well know club Starsky Cycling with their amazing efforts in organizing races across Leinstair county in Ireland. In 2021 they were proud hosts of Leinstair Criterium Championships which was a great achievement for the club. Their endeavours took them to take Wicklow Mountain cycling to the next level. The routes of 86 km (Medio Fondo) and 120 km (Gran Fondo) are set within the most breathtaking scenery in Wicklow Mountains you will ever experience. Both routes are challenging, with Gran Fondo targeted for the strongest, most seasoned of the riders. 200 km in Wicklow Mountains is said to be one of the toughest you will experience, but we guarantee you another level of a challenge with our Gran Fondo. Check out the routes and sign up for the ultimate test of your skill, power and endurance.

We have prepared four different races over the two day period.

Gran Fondo Wicklow on 9 July 2022 Saturday we will have

Gran Fondo Time Trial that will start at 9:30 am with 1 minute gap between cyclists. This time Trial will feature 21.8km long route with 2 laps around Blessington Lake.

Gran Fondo Youth Road Race will start at 13:30 pm for ages 10, 11, 12, 13 one lap 10.9km which will happen on the same route as the Gran Fondo Time Trial. At 14:30 pm there will be a start for ages 14, 15, 16, 17 two laps 21.8km 

For Gran Fondo Time Trial & Gran Fondo Youth RR route can be found here:

https://www.strava.com/routes/2760897026463112384

Gran Fondo Wicklow on 10 July 2022 Sunday

Start and finish line for both 86 and 120 km routes is set at Manor Kilbride W91 A37V. The routes are now available to view below:

https://www.strava.com/routes/2908138002149415954

https://www.strava.com/routes/2908138840943610396

There are 2 food stops provided: at 42 km for all participants (Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo) and 98 km for Gran Fondo riders only.

Standard entry fee €55 covers hot food, drink and medal at the finish line, as well as water and snacks at food stops. The hot food provided will include a choice of soup, vegetarian option, standard option as well as hot and cold drinks.

Anyone who will purchase a ticket before March 31 2022 will enter a lottery to win a special price of up to 500 euro.

For Gran Fondo Wicklow our Chief Commissaire is Ciarán Farrell from Cycling Ireland.

The event is Cycling Ireland approved, i.e. existing CI memberships are valid and therefore you are insured under your own license at this event.

Gran Fondo Wicklow

 
Start Located At: Kilbride Road, W91 A37V
 
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AGENDA:

8/07/2022 - Friday 

16:00 – 20:00: Opening of sign in office in Kilbride Road, W91 A37V, you can collect your number. / Sign on

 

10/07/2022 - Saturday

Gran Fondo Time Trial

7:00 – 9:15: Office opening to collect starting number / Sign on

8:30 – 9:15: Opening of Time Trial Route for test ride

9:30: Gran Fondo Time Trial first cyclist start (gap between cyclists 1min)

12:30: Medals and trophies awarded for Gran Fondo Time Trial

 

Gran Fondo Youth

13:30: Gran Fondo Youth start for 10, 11, 12, 13 year olds (10.9km)

14:30: Gran Fondo Youth start for 14, 15, 16, 17 years olds (21.8km)

16:30: Medals and trophies awarded for Gran Fondo Youth

17:30 – 20:00: Office open issuing starting numbers for Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo on Sundays.

 

10/07/2022 - Sunday

Gran Fondo & Medio Fondo

6:30: Office opening to collect starting number / Sign on

8:30: Start Gran Fondo (121km)

9:15: Start Medio Fondo (86km)

12:30 – 15:30: Live entertainment (music), food & drink provided, it’ll be a grand day out for the supporters and families of the participants

15:30: Official closing ceremony, medals and trophies awarded for Gran Fondo & Medio Fondo

17:30: Official closing of Gran Fondo Office 

 

Registration Fees

Adult - €55 

Child - €25

Included

Standard entry fee €55 covers hot food, drink and medal at the finish line, as well as water and snacks at food stops. The hot food provided will include a choice of soup, vegetarian option, standard option as well as hot and cold drinks.

Anyone who will purchase a ticket before March 31 2022 will enter a raffle to win a special price of up to €500.
Packet Pickups

Location - Kilbride Road, W91 A37V

8/07/2022 - Friday 

16:00 – 20:00: Opening of sign in office in Kilbride Road, W91 A37V, you can collect your number. / Sign on

 

9/07/2022 - Saturday

7:00 – 9:15: Office opening to collect starting number / Sign on

17:30 – 20:00: Office open issuing starting numbers for Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo on Sundays.

 

10/07/2022 - Sunday

6:30: Office opening to collect starting number / Sign on

17:30: Official closing of Gran Fondo Office 

Prize / Race Categories

All participance will receive a medal for finishing Gran Fondo, Medio Fondo, Gran Fondo Time Trial and Gran Fondo Young

Gran Fondo 120 km Men’s (medals + jersey)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Gran Fondo 120 km Women’s (medals + jersey)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Medio Fondo 86 km Men’s (medals + jersey)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Medio Fondo 86 km Women’s (medals + jersey)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Gran Fondo Time Trial Men's(medals + jersey)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Gran Fondo Time Trial Women’s (medals + jersey)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Gran Fondo Youth Boys(medals + jersey)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Gran Fondo Youth Girls (medals + jersey)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

 

We will give prices for up to 6th place in each race/category listed above.


Fastest riders in the following age categories (special prizes)

40-49 male // 40-49 female

50-59 male // 50-59 female

60+ male // 60+ female

Special prize for the oldest participant (male / female)
Fastest tandem prize

 
Facilities
Adequate Car Parking
Free Parking
Changing Rooms
Toilets
Registration On the Day
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Support for Participants
Route Signposted
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
Outriders
Marshalls
Escort / Police Escort
Roving Mechanical Support
Mechanical Support at Rest Stops
 
Features
Course Timing
KOM/QOM Competition
Category / Race Prizes
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Downloadable GPS files
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 2
 
Number of Timed Hill Climbs
2 Hill Climbs