UCI Gran Fondo
Gran Fondo is the name given to open long-distance cycling races in which amateur cyclists participate. These races, whose name comes from the phrase "Gare di fondo", meaning "distance races", are mostly organized on the same track but at different distance and difficulty levels, depending on the age and level of the participants. “Gran Fondo” meaning “big race” is undoubtedly used for the longest distance course among them. The "Gran Fondo" bicycle races, which have become very popular in Europe for decades, have managed to spread to other continents and attract great attention. Prosecco Cycling Classic, Novi Colli and Felice Gimondi competitions are among the most well-known of the Gran Fondoes, which bring together the masses of cycling as a sports competition, a cultural experience and a social responsibility movement.
UCI Gran Fondo World Series
UCI Gran Fondo World, organized by the International Cycling Union (UCI)
Series Races is an event that allows amateur cyclists to race to UCI standards. These races held in many countries of the world and the participants who finish in the top 25% of the race are entitled to participate in the UCI Gran Fondo World Series Final.
UCI Gran Fondo World Series Antalya
561 athletes from 24 countries competed in the UCI Gran Fondo World Series Antalya, that was first held in 2021 with the main sponsorship of Nirvana Hotels. The number of athletes participating in the race was again held under the main sponsorship of Nirvana Hotels in 2022. It reached 1,065 this time. The race is also included in the UCI calendar in 2023, will be held on 16-19 November.