Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival
06-08 Sep 2024 (Fri - Sun)
136km, 100km, 60km, 48km, 40km
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Join Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival
The Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival will be hosted in one of the most picturesque locations globally, Tropical North Queensland. This three-day festival provides the perfect reason to visit and explore this stunning region.
The 136km and 100km Gran Fondo, the 60km Semi Fondo, and the 48km Medio Fondo will all take place on a Sunday. These rides are timed but not competitive, so you can either push for your personal best or take your time to savour the beautiful surroundings. Feel free to stop for photos, enjoy the experience with family and friends, and most importantly, stay safe.
The routes of the Port Douglas Gran Fondo will lead you along the Great Barrier Reef Drive between Port Douglas and Palm Cove, offering breathtaking views through palm trees along the Coral Sea. This road will be completely closed to traffic, allowing you to fully enjoy the scenic course.
Additional events throughout the festival weekend include the Hartley’s to Port MTB Race, the Lexus of Cairns Criterium, the Wharf Street Sprint, the Choo Choos FREE Family Ride, the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Festival Expo, as well as local live music and an after-party! It’s the perfect opportunity to bring the entire family to Port Douglas for a holiday.
While you are here, there are countless experiences to suit everyone’s interests. Embark on Quicksilver Cruises and snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, see crocodiles up close at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, cuddle a koala at Wildlife Habitat, explore the Daintree Rainforest with a guided walk through Mossman Gorge, enjoy sunset drinks at Hemingway’s Brewery, and so much more!
Course details
A short diversion around the quiet country backroads of Mowbray takes the riders past sugar cane fields this region is famous for, crossing over creeks and rivers before arriving back onto Great Barrier Reef Drive.
The ride down to Palm Cove is undulating as it hugs the side of the east coast of Queensland. An Aid Station will be located at the 31km mark at the top of Rex Lookout, which has one of the most spectacular views along the course. Feel free to stop, refill your bidons, grab a snack and take some quick photos.
Take care on the descent down from Rex Lookout as the corners tighten more than you might expect. The undulations continue all the way down to Palm Cove, where you’ll find another Aid Station at the 50.7km mark, under the palm trees right beside the pristine sandy beaches of Palm Cove.
On the way back up to Port Douglas, there is another Aid Station at the 70.2km mark, outside the entrance to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures (a must-see experience while you are in Tropical North Queensland!), just prior to the climb back up to Rex Lookout.
You can then challenge yourself on the KOM/QOM climb up to Rex Lookout. The fastest man and woman to conquer the 1km climb with an average gradient of 4.6% will each receive a prize!
To ensure you have plenty of fluids we will have another Aid Station at the entrance of Thala Beach Nature Reserve (amazing accommodation in the rainforest, with some rooms also overlooking the ocean!) at the 80.9km mark.
The course will take you back around through Mowbray, before turning left towards Port Douglas on Great Barrier Reef Drive.
Those chasing their best time will cross the Timing Finish Point back where the start line was in the morning in front of Choo Choos at the Marina. You will then continue around to the back of Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina where you will see the Finish Arch and Recovery. We’ll have a water sprayer and plenty of cold water ready to cool you down, plus a change tent to get changed. The best news is that Hemingway’s Brewery will be open and right there at the finish line!
Start address: Wharf Street, Port Douglas QLD, Australia
Finish address: Wharf Street, Port Douglas QLD, Australia
What’s included
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done Timing chip (single use) info
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done Expo entry
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done Massage
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done Parking
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Bag drop
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done Toilets
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done Shower
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done Dressing rooms
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done Finishers towel
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is the cancelation/refund policy for this event?
No refund or exchange on your entry fees except as required by law. You have the option to defer your Registration to the following year for an administration fee of $25.00. You can only defer your entry once. If CSA cancels the GF Event for any reason (including but not limited to extreme weather or other dangerous conditions), then CSA will make every effort to ensure you receive a prompt refund, credit or exchange if applicable in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law. If you are unable to compete in the GF Event for any reason, there will be no refunds for your entry fee unless you are entitled to a refund under clause 16.1 and have complied with all of your obligations under the T&C and Waiver.
Expo
Friday 6 September: 4pm – 6pm Saturday 7 September: 10am – 6pm Sunday 8 September: 8am – 1.30pm Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Wharf St Port Douglas
Can I hire a bike?
There are a number of bike shops in the region who have hire bikes available. We have listed some of these below. Port Douglas: Port Douglas Bike Shop & Hire – 3 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877 Palm Cove: Biked – Cairns – Shop 2/123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD 4879 Cairns: Livelo Cairns – 40 Aplin St, Cairns City QLD 4870 Cairns Electric Bikes – Shop 3/34 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870 Pump ‘n’ Pedals – 113-117 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870
What to carry?
Riders are to be self-reliant. Riders should carry: 2 x drink bidons Some food eg. nutrition, banana and/or muesli bar 1 x tyre tube C02 head unit and canisters or bicycle pump Puncture kit Front and rear lights Mobile phone Glasses Appropriate cycling related clothing Some money
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