A new start time and a new course in 2024!

The 60km Semi Fondo departs from Wharf Street, Port Douglas, in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina at 7:15am, which is now 40mins after the start of the 136km and 100km Gran Fondo last wave start. Riders will turn right into Grant Street, then take another right turn onto Mowbray Street. This then takes the riders up to Port Douglas Road and another right turn. The course then takes the riders out of Port Douglas through the corridor of palm trees lining Port Douglas Road where the course meets Great Barrier Reef Drive, which will be fully closed to traffic in both directions.

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KEY LOCATIONS

  1. Start / Timing Finish Point
  2. Aid Station – Thala Beach Nature Reserve – 15.3km
  3. Aid Station – Rex Lookout – 24.1km
  4. U-Turn – 28.1km
  5. Aid Station – Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – 30.4km
  6. KOM/QOM – Start – 31.1km
  7. KOM/QOM – Finish – 32.1km
  8. Aid Station – Thala Beach Nature Reserve – 41.1km
  9. Finish Arch
  10. Recovery Area 

NOTE: We STRONGLY recommend that you DO NOT ride Great Barrier Reef Drive outside of the Port Douglas Gran Fondo as it is a very busy highway that is used by sugar cane trucks, tourist buses, cars towing caravans and tourists driving up and back from Cairns. There are tight winding corners and no shoulder so stay safe and enjoy riding around other parts of the region instead.

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  • Ride Date: Sunday, 8 September 2024
  • Ride Start Time: 7:15am
  • Start Line: Wharf Street, Port Douglas (in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina)
  • Distance: 60km
  • Elevation: 467m (Ride with GPS estimate)
  • Minimum average speed: 15kmph (this allows for 2 x 10min comfort breaks/bidon refill stops)
  • Start divided into estimated speed groups: 15-21kmph / 22-25kmph / 26-30kmph / Over 30kmph
  • Finish Line / Festival Expo Location: Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
  • Minimum Age: 12 years (Age at 8 September 2024). Riders aged 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Registration
    • PALM COVE: In front of Surf Club Palm Cove, 135 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
      • Date: Friday, 6 September 2024
        • Times: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
      • Date: Saturday, 7 September 2024
        • Times: 12.00pm – 5.00pm
    • PORT DOUGLAS: Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival Expo entrance to Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Wharf Street, Port Douglas
      • Date: Friday, 6 September 2024
        • Times: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
      • Date: Saturday, 7 September 2024
        • Times: 10.00am – 6.00pm
  • Secure bag drop area at the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival Bag Drop tent near start arch on Wharf Street
  • E-Bikes, recumbents and tandems ARE allowed in the 60km Semi Fondo
  • Time-trial bikes or road bikes fitted with aero bars are NOT permitted in the 60km Semi Fondo (para cyclists are permitted to ride modified bikes to suit their needs)
  • Entries Close: 12:00pm Saturday, 7 September 2024
  • Insurance: It is recommended that individuals consider their own insurance.
  • Great Barrier Reef Drive will be open to traffic in both directions at 1.30pm
  • Staying in Palm Cove Saturday, 7 September 2024? – Do you need bike & rider transfers? As you enter you will be given four transfer options:
    1. Bike & rider transfer from Palm Cove to the start in Port Douglas (Cost $60)
    2. Bike & rider transfer from Port Douglas back to Palm Cove after the ride (Cost $60)

    NOTE: Transfers cannot be purchased individually for only the rider or only the bike. If family or friends wish to travel with you they will need to book their bus transfer directly with Exemplar

    You can also add this later if you have already registered by clicking on the link in your registration email and clicking the +Add Optional Items button.

  • Great Barrier Reef Drive fully closed to traffic
  • One of the most spectacular courses in the world!
  • Numbered timing and helmet stickers
  • Rider Guide
  • Aid Stations with electrolyte hydration, water, food and Premax sunscreen
  • Mechanical support at start line and out on course
  • Medical support
  • Police support
  • Toilets on course
  • Moto Scout support
  • SAG Wagon support
  • Post ride recovery area
  • Online safety briefing
  • Secure bike parking at finish area
  • Sponsor discounts
  • Destination experience discounts
DATES PRICE
Opening Special 15 September 2023 – 30 November 2023 $115
Early Bird 1 December 2023 – 30 April 2024 $120
Standard 1 May 2024 – 1 August 2024 $140
Late 2 August 2024 – 7 September 2024 $160

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AusCycling $10 Discount

We are now offering all AusCycling members a $10 discount off our regular prices for the 136km and 100km Gran Fondo, 60km Semi Fondo, 48km Medio Fondo and Hartley’s to Port MTB Race rides. Enter your AusCycling membership number during registration.