2026 UCI Gran Fondo 140km takes place on Fri, Aug 28, 2026 in Niseko, Japan. The main route is 139.5 km.
- Date
- Fri, Aug 28, 2026
- Start
- Niseko 🇯🇵
- Distance
- 139.5 km
- Climbing
- 2,370 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Gran Fondo 140km at the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Niseko, Japan, is a challenging mountain course featuring over 2,300 meters of elevation gain across Hokkaido's rugged topography.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 139.5-kilometer mountain course requires sustained climbing capacity and efficient pacing to manage 2,370 meters of elevation gain across Hokkaido's topography.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 2,370 meters of elevation gain over a 139.5-kilometer distance demands persistent climbing strength and the ability to maintain power on sustained ascents.
Aerobic endurance
The considerable distance requires a well-developed aerobic engine to sustain output over several hours of continuous riding.
A sustained effort of this duration requires consistent carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour to maintain energy availability.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
6:15–7:30
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
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