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Gran Fondo Route - 127KM
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Gran Fondo Scotland - Autumn Classic
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Looking for a challenging sportive with elements of the true Italian style Gran Fondos on quiet roads to round up your season?
We have 2 stunning route choices available with the iconic Kelpies in Falkirk as our Grand Depart in this digital chip timed event. With "Italian Panache", participants will enjoy a post ride Pasta Party inside our Pasta Party marquee with food, entertainment and music all inclusive of your entry fee.
*127km Gran Fondo highlights - Take in the beauty of the Carron Valley before challenging yourself on the Crow Road and Tak Ma Doon climbs.
*86km Medio Fondo highlights - Hugging the outskirts of the Carron Valley, take in the beautiful quiet roads on our slightly shorter, flatter route option.
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Gran Fondo Scotland - Autumn Classic routes
127KM GRAN FONDO ROUTE
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Starting at the Kelpies, riders can enjoy the scenic route out towards Stirling before heading west where the road begins to climb around the Carron Valley Reservoir. We chose this part of the course after being inspired by the lakes of Italy. Riders will then take on the challenging Crow Road with characteristics of the shallow yet long lower French Alpine slopes. This road is also where Britains only Tour de France King of the Mountains jersey winner formerly known as Robert Millar previously trained.
On route, stop off at our feed station to refuel before taking on the Tak-Ma-Doon climb then afterwards, the peaceful winding roads will take you back into Falkirk where you can finish your day with true "Italian Panache" at our Pasta Party Celebration, a Gran Fondo favourite, at The Falkirk Stadium.
86KM MEDIO FONDO ROUTE -
The 86km route follows the same course as the 127km route but loops back towards The Falkirk Stadium from Carron Bridge 27km into the ride. Participants in this event can still challenge themselves in Gran Fondo style on the 6km Strava timed climb within the route and finish off the day with food and entertainment at the Pasta Party Celebration at the Falkirk Stadium.
Starting at the Kelpies, riders can enjoy the scenic route out towards Stirling before heading west where the road begins to climb around the Carron Valley Reservoir. We chose this part of the course after being inspired by the lakes of Italy. Riders will then take on the challenging Crow Road with characteristics of the shallow yet long lower French Alpine slopes. This road is also where Britains only Tour de France King of the Mountains jersey winner formerly known as Robert Millar previously trained.
On route, stop off at our feed station to refuel before taking on the Tak-Ma-Doon climb then afterwards, the peaceful winding roads will take you back into Falkirk where you can finish your day with true "Italian Panache" at our Pasta Party Celebration, a Gran Fondo favourite, at The Falkirk Stadium.
86KM MEDIO FONDO ROUTE -
The 86km route follows the same course as the 127km route but loops back towards The Falkirk Stadium from Carron Bridge 27km into the ride. Participants in this event can still challenge themselves in Gran Fondo style on the 6km Strava timed climb within the route and finish off the day with food and entertainment at the Pasta Party Celebration at the Falkirk Stadium.
Gran Fondo Route - 127KM
Start Time: 7:00am127km
Undulating
Medio Fondo Route - 86KM
Start Time: 7:00am86km
Mostly Flat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Gran Fondo?
This is a long-distance road cycling event. The distance is usually 75+ miles long (120km). There are staggered starts much like a marathon and at the end of the event you will receive a big meal.
Is there a photographer?
There will be photos taken throughout the day and will be put up on the Gran Fondo Scotland website and Facebook page.
Should you register on the saturday on sunday?
Register on the saturday as the queues will be shorter and then this will give you more time to prepare for event on the day itself
What is the pasta party?
There will be pasta after the event. Hand in your number and you will receive some delicious pasta.
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Gran Fondo Scotland - Autumn Classic weather forecast
Possible drizzle in the morning and afternoon.
15°C
Predicted highs
7°C
Predicted lows
80% chance of rain
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Gran Fondo Scotland - Autumn Classic reviews
Reasons people recommend this event
Stunning scenery
Challenging course
Festival vibes
Did the Gran Fondo Route - 127KM in 2019
First time doing this event. The course was certainly challenging and had some lovely scenery. Some good hills to get your teeth into.
Marshalling was great, Signs were great, GPX was great.Two areas for improvement. For the larger route to have two feed stations (could there be one near the cross over point of the two routes?)
Really need access to a toilet at the feed station at the school. Even if a portaloo. Not good to cycle 70 odd miles are a women and not be able to go to the loo.
