KEY LOCATIONS
- Start / Timing Finish Point
- Aid Station – Rex Lookout – 31km
- Aid Station – Palm Cove – 50.7km
- Aid Station – Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – 70.2km
- KOM/QOM Start – 71km
- KOM/QOM Finish – Rex Lookout – 72km
- Aid Station – Thala Beach Nature Reserve – 80.9km
- Finish Arch
- 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.
- Ride Date: Sunday, 10 September 2023
- Ride Start Time: 6:30am
- Start Line: Wharf Street, Port Douglas (in front of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina)
- Distance: 100km
- Elevation: 689m (Ride with GPS estimate) but actual elevation gain is 510mtrs (according to Strava)
- 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
- Timing Finish Point – Your ride time will finish where you started the ride on Wharf Street in front of Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
- Finish Arch – Located around the back of the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
- Minimum Age: 12 years (Age at 11 September 2022). Riders aged 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Secure bag drop area at the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival Expo Registration desk
- E-Bikes, recumbents and tandems ARE allowed in the 100km Gran Fondo
- Time-trial bikes or road bikes with aero-bars are NOT permitted in the 100km Gran Fondo (para cyclists are permitted to ride modified bikes to suit their needs)
- Entries Close: Midnight Wednesday, 6 September 2023
- Insurance: Rider insurance is compulsory for this event. If you do not have a current AusCycling membership, an $8 fee will apply. Please note that your entry does not include any insurance for bikes and accessories. It is recommended that individuals consider their own insurance.
- Great Barrier Reef Drive will be open to traffic in both directions at 1.30pm
- 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
- Bike and helmet check prior to registration
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | 25 September 2022 – 1 June 2023 | $205 |
| Standard | 2 June 2023 – 1 August 2023 | $225 |
| Late | 2 August 2023 – 6 September 2023 | $235 |