Gran Fondo Isle of Man
19th -20th July 2025
CHOOSE YOUR FONDO
Gran Fondo
Gran Fondo Isle of Man is the only true competitive Gran Fondo event staged in the British Isles, held on a mostly closed roads 137 km parcours which goes from fast flowing roads to narrow bumpy farm tracks, over brutal climbs and down breathtaking descents.
Event Overview
- Date 20 July 2025
- 137 km
- 125 km miles of fully closed roads
- 2,300 meters of elevation
- KOM and QOM Competitions
- Fully way-marked route
- 2 Feed Zones
- Mechanical support
- Marshalling and Police support
- Medical support with paramedics
- 3rd party liability insurance
- Electronic timing and live results
- Finishers medal
- Minimum Age - 16
- GPX File
- Start 0930hrs
Entry Fees
- Tier 1 £50 - Ends TBC
- Tier 2 £60 - Ends TBC
- Tier 3 £70 - Ends TBC
Medio Fondo
For recreational riders who want to test themselves that little bit further, the 72 km Medio Fondo boasts one of the Island’s most challenging ascents – as well as one of its very best descents – the Medio offers riders the perfect balance of effort and reward.
Event Overview
- Date 20 July 2025
- 72 km
- 68 km of closed roads
- 850 meters of elevation
- Fully way-marked route
- Feed Zone
- Mechanical support
- Marshalling and Police support
- Medical support with paramedics
- 3rd party liability insurance
- Electronic timing and live timing
- Finishers medal
- Minimum Age - 14
- GPX File
- Start 0945hrs
Entry Fees
- Tier 1 £30 - Ends TBC
- Tier 2 £35 - Ends TBC
- Tier 3 £40 - Ends TBC
Piccolo Fondo
Aimed at families and beginners, the 32 km Piccolo Fondo winds its way around the flatter farmland of the Island’s northern plains, through a patchwork of tiny villages and church steeples, set amongst the fields and blooming hedgerows.
Event Overview
- Date 20 July 2025
- 32 km
- 28 km of closed roads
- 150 meters of elevation
- Family friendly
- Use any bike including eBike
- Fully way-marked route
- Mechanical support
- Marshalling and Police support
- Medical support with paramedics
- 3rd party liability insurance
- Electronic timing and live timing
- Finishers medal
- Minimum Age - 8 (U11’s accompanied by an adult)
- GPX File
- Start 1000hrs
Entry Fees
- Tier 1 £20 - TBC
- Tier 2 £25 - TBC
- Tier 3 £30 - TBC
*Concessions for under 16’s
Minisculo Fondo
The family-friendly Minisculo Fondo, held over a 1 km circuit in and around Ramsey’s Mooragh Park is open to children, families and beginners. Participants can complete as many laps as they want in an hour’s worth of riding in a safe environment.
Event Overview
- Date 19 July 2025
- 1 km course
- 1hr of riding
- Fully closed roads course
- Family friendly
- Use any bike including eBike
- Fully way-marked route
- Open to all ages
- Complete as many laps as you like
- Marshalling and Police support
- Medical support with paramedics
- 3rd party liability insurance
- Minimum Age - N/A
- Riders Village open
- Start 1600hrs
Entry Fees
- Free to enter
THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE
Whether racing to win, or riding to finish, Gran Fondo Isle of Man is a true test of legs and lungs – one that rewards competitors with an overwhelming sense of satisfaction as they conquer the very leafy lanes and windswept moors that have helped forge the Island’s cycling champion Mark Cavendish. We may delight in designing such a challenge, but we also share the pride our competitors feel when they pull on that finishers medal. Chapeau!
ENJOY CLOSED ROAD RIDING
Gran Fondo Isle of Man boasts 7,500ft of spectacular climbing around a largely closed road course. Clocking in at the slightly modest distance of 85miles, it would be foolish to underestimate the challenging nature of our Grandest Fondo. After all, the Isle of Man’s roads have tested to their limits, some of the world’s greatest cyclists; think Coppi, Simpson, Fignon and Millar.
The Gran Fondo gets underway in style with a mass roll out from Mooragh Park, before the peloton is escorted out of the neutralised zone. 80miles of spectacular and unique racing await our competitors when the flag drops – almost entirely held on closed roads , as well as an un-surfaced ‘Strade Bianche’ style blast through a forest plantation.
Packed with the Island’s toughest climbs, competitors will be faced with 25% gradients as they conquer each classic ascent – another stunning vista the only reward before plunging towards the sea that flanks those leg breaking hills.
Whether racing to win, or riding to finish, Gran Fondo Isle of Man is a true test of legs and lungs – one that rewards competitors with an overwhelming sense of satisfaction and achievement.
RELAX IN THE RIDERS VILLAGE
The Gran Fondo Isle of Man events all start and finish in Ramsey’s fabulous Mooragh Park, which will also hosts the Riders Village.
The Riders Village features a range of high quality food and beverage options for riders and their supporters to enjoy, with a giant LED screen showing live coverage of the World Tour Cycling from around the globe.
The Riders Village also features a ‘Service Course’ offering pre ride technical support from leading bike emporium Cycle 360 as well as Race HQ and Medical Facilities.
Meanwhile the Park itself boasts excellent leisure facilities which visitors of all ages will appreciate including a 12 acre boating lake, tennis courts, a bowling green, BMX track and a crazy golf course as well as a children’s playground and special water play area.
TRAVEL MADE EASY
So, you fancy pitting yourself against the Manx hills but find yourself the wrong side of the water?
Well don’t let that wee stretch of sea put you off visiting our beautiful cycling mad Island and enjoying everything that Gran Fondo Isle of Man has to offer. After all, what’s a cycling holiday if you don’t leave the country you’re already pedalling in!
Cycling Specialists Sportive Breaks, working with Isle of Man based Mannlink Travel, can arrange full event packages including race entry, travel and accommodation as well as bespoke experiences including course recce, pasta party, bike transport to and from the British Isles and hotel and race transfers.
The Sportive Breaks team are ideally placed to cater for your travel and accommodation needs, ensuring your stay is not only enjoyable, but hassle free.
For more information visit their website at www.sportivebreaks.com
