GRAN FONDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Scotland 2023
Glasgow
August 4th - 14TH
11 NIGHTS (pricing to be confirmed)
5 NIGHTS (RACE WEEK ONLY) (pricing to be confirmed)
Limited places available - Express your interest now
FLIGHTS CAN BE ARRANGED WITH OUR TRAVEL AGENT TO ENSURE YOU ARRIVE AND DEPART AT THE CORRECT TIMES FOR TRANSFERS
Glasgow
Glasgow has been awarded the 2023 World Cycling Championships taking in the Elite and Granfondo at the same time. This will be an extraordinary event and one not to miss.
More to come on this tour shortly
Vancouver, our host city for the 2020 Gran Fondo World championships is a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections. We will spend 7 nights here in this amazing city.
Itinerary
Thursday August 3rd
Arrive Glasgow Airport.
Transfer to our hotel and check in after which we check in our mechanics who will be able to assist you to assemble your bikes and get them ready for the riding to come then in the evening we will have our first group dinner in one of the many local restaurants.
Friday August 4th –
Today we will have an organised ride to get the travel out of your legs, departing the hotel at approximately 10am.
Saturday September 5th – Group Ride
Today we will venture out on a group ride leaving at 9am. For those who wish to do so, in the afternoon you have the chance to explore Glasgow and maybe take the gondola up to the snow cover peak of the mountain.
Sunday September 6th – Group ride
Another group ride around Whistler where you will be able to have a good hit out for those who want to test their legs after all the travel.
Monday September 7th –
Arrival of Race week only group
Tuesday August 8th – Time Trial course recon
You will be able to ride the TT course today to get a feel for the terrain and wind conditions you may encounter on race day.
Wednesday August 9th -
Today will be another opportunity for those wishing to take a last minute review of the TT or Road courses, or just rest up for the racing to come.
Thursday August 10th - Time Trial and Opening Ceremony
**TIME TRIAL RACE DAY!**
The TT course is yet to be released, when it is we will have a good description and link of it here so you will have a good understanding of it before you arrive in Canada.
View the TT course - (will be added when available)
Friday August 11th - Team Relay
The spectacular Team Relay race around the streets of Vancouver is on today in the early evening. If you are in a Team for the relay we will arrange everything so you are ready to race your best on the night.
Saturday August 12th -
The road courses this year is a fairly simple design with it being basically on one road unlike Varese in Italy where there were many challenging changes of direction. The course is relatively flat for approximately 70kms before the climb up to Whistler commences.
View the Road courses (will be added when available)
Sunday August 13th
**ROAD RACE DAY**
After all the racing has concluded a Group farewell dinner will be held tonight to toast all your achievements
Monday August 14th – Transfer to airport
Time to shake off that hangover and pack your bikes for your journey home.
August 4th - 14TH
11 NIGHTS (pricing to be confirmed)
5 NIGHTS (RACE WEEK ONLY) (pricing to be confirmed)
Limited places available - Express your interest now
FLIGHTS CAN BE ARRANGED WITH OUR TRAVEL AGENT TO ENSURE YOU ARRIVE AND DEPART AT THE CORRECT TIMES FOR TRANSFERS
Glasgow
Glasgow has been awarded the 2023 World Cycling Championships taking in the Elite and Granfondo at the same time. This will be an extraordinary event and one not to miss.
More to come on this tour shortly
Vancouver, our host city for the 2020 Gran Fondo World championships is a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections. We will spend 7 nights here in this amazing city.
Itinerary
Thursday August 3rd
Arrive Glasgow Airport.
Transfer to our hotel and check in after which we check in our mechanics who will be able to assist you to assemble your bikes and get them ready for the riding to come then in the evening we will have our first group dinner in one of the many local restaurants.
Friday August 4th –
Today we will have an organised ride to get the travel out of your legs, departing the hotel at approximately 10am.
Saturday September 5th – Group Ride
Today we will venture out on a group ride leaving at 9am. For those who wish to do so, in the afternoon you have the chance to explore Glasgow and maybe take the gondola up to the snow cover peak of the mountain.
Sunday September 6th – Group ride
Another group ride around Whistler where you will be able to have a good hit out for those who want to test their legs after all the travel.
Monday September 7th –
Arrival of Race week only group
Tuesday August 8th – Time Trial course recon
You will be able to ride the TT course today to get a feel for the terrain and wind conditions you may encounter on race day.
Wednesday August 9th -
Today will be another opportunity for those wishing to take a last minute review of the TT or Road courses, or just rest up for the racing to come.
Thursday August 10th - Time Trial and Opening Ceremony
**TIME TRIAL RACE DAY!**
The TT course is yet to be released, when it is we will have a good description and link of it here so you will have a good understanding of it before you arrive in Canada.
View the TT course - (will be added when available)
Friday August 11th - Team Relay
The spectacular Team Relay race around the streets of Vancouver is on today in the early evening. If you are in a Team for the relay we will arrange everything so you are ready to race your best on the night.
Saturday August 12th -
The road courses this year is a fairly simple design with it being basically on one road unlike Varese in Italy where there were many challenging changes of direction. The course is relatively flat for approximately 70kms before the climb up to Whistler commences.
View the Road courses (will be added when available)
Sunday August 13th
**ROAD RACE DAY**
After all the racing has concluded a Group farewell dinner will be held tonight to toast all your achievements
Monday August 14th – Transfer to airport
Time to shake off that hangover and pack your bikes for your journey home.
Full tour package 12 nights - inclusions
- All group transfers
- 11 nights accommodation including breakfast in 4 star hotels in Sunshine Valley - standard room based on twin share (single supplements available on request).
- Free laundry service for cycle clothing
- Team Manager to assist with any requirements during your stay
- 2 x Group dinners
- Team Mechanic though out the tour
- Guides to assist on rides
- Scheduled training rides as required to prepare for the week of racing to come
- RR and TT Course recon prior to race days
- Indoor Trainers provided for TT warm ups
- Non riders catered for
- DCT cycling kit, jersey, nicks, gilet and socks
- All group transfers
- 5 nights accommodation including breakfast in 4 star hotel in Vancouver - standard room based on twin share (single supplements available on request).
- Team Manager to assist with any requirements during your stay
- 1 x Group dinner
- Team Mechanic though out the tour
- Guides to assist on rides
- Scheduled training rides as required to prepare for the week of racing to come
- RR and TT Course recon prior to race days
- Indoor Trainers provided for TT warm ups
- Non riders catered for
- DCT cycling kit, jersey, nicks, gilet and socks
