UCI GRAN FONDO BELGIUM
RACE
DISTANCE : 183KM - 2700+
DEPARTURE TIME: 8:00 a.m. (different boxes)
Feed stations : 4 race refreshment points + 1 finish refreshment point
PARTIALLY CAR-FREE
DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL EAU D'HEURE LAKES, PASSING THROUGH THE VIROIN AND FRENCH ARDENNES REGIONS
Open to people over 18 years of age on the date of the event.
REGISTRATION PACKAGE
- Timing frame plate for attachment to the front of the handlebars
- Goodie bag
- finisher's medal
- Diploma (available on the website)
-Chill out zone at the finish
- Feed stations
- Safe, timed course
- Overall and category rankings
- Supervision and first aid
- Sanitary + Showers
RACE INFORMATION
> Saturday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
> Sunday 6.30am - 9.30am
Location: Golden Lakes Village - Seminar Room
Route de la Plate Taille, 51, 6440 Boussu-lez-Walcourt
Registration packs will be collected from the seminar rooms of our partner, the GOLDEN LAKES VILLAGE. When collecting your registration pack, please present :
o Your identity card
o Your QR code received by email, which you will receive no later than a few days before the event.
o Your cycling license if you have one.
> Saturday 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The race briefing will detail the routes and all aspects of safety. We'll highlight the main hazards and difficulties to anticipate. Discover essential safety recommendations, expert tips and advice to ensure your ride is both enjoyable and safe.
Venue: Conference Room - Centre d'Accueil de la Plate Taille - Crocodile Rouge
Route de la Plate Taille 99, 6440 Froidchapelle
> Sunday 7h00 - 17h00
A locker service will be available for participants at the start of the race, where you can safely leave your personal belongings. Only closed bags will be accepted.
Location: Parking Centre d'Accueil de la Plate Taille - Crocodile Rouge
Route de la Plate Taille 99, 6440 Froidchapelle
> Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Location: Parking Centre d'Accueil de la Plate Taille - Crocodile Rouge
Route de la Plate Taille 99, 6440 Froidchapelle
> Sunday 12h00 - 19h00
This area, located in the finish village, allows you to enjoy the after-race while leaving your bike in complete safety. We strongly advise you to use it!
Location: Plate Taille parking lot - Crocodile Rouge
Route de la Plate Taille 99, 6440 Froidchapelle
> Sunday 12h00 - 19h00
Thanks to our partner CityWash, enjoy a hot shower on arrival!
Location: Plate Taille parking lot - Crocodile Rouge
> Sunday 4:00 pm
Location: Parking Centre d'Accueil de la Plate Taille - Crocodile Rouge
Route de la Plate Taille 99, 6440 Froidchapelle
> Saturday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Take part in the Pasta Party with your family and friends, and share a convivial moment with other cycling enthusiasts before the event. You can reserve additional places when you register or by using the form provided, available until Friday April 18.
Location: Golden Lakes Village - Seminar Room
Route de la Plate Taille, 51, 6440 Boussu-lez-Walcourt
COURSE
The route passes through the French Ardennes and Viroin regions. Start and finish at Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure.
The exact route will be available here as soon as possible.
START BOXES
To qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, riders must be aged 19 (born before 01.01.2007) or over. Age-based categories reflect the rider's age on December 31, 2025. If a rider enters a new category the following year, he or she will be adjusted accordingly in the UCI Gran Fondo World Series.
For qualification to the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships :
- Les hommes de 19 à 59 ans et les femmes de 19 à 49 ans doivent effectuer le Gran Fondo.
- Les hommes de 60 ans et plus et les femmes de 50 ans et plus doivent s'attaquer au Medio Fondo.
Only riders without UCI points can be classified. Those with UCI points may take part, but will not be classified.
Attention, pour pouvoir se qualifier aux championnats du monde, il faut avoir une licence UCI (une licence d'un jour ne suffit pas).
The top 25% in each category will qualify for the UCI World Championships if they meet the above criteria.