On Thursday the UCI announced the only 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championship qualifying event in Portugal has changed dates and venue.

Due to organizational challenges on the original date, 1 March, organizer Cabriera Solutions will now offer amateur cyclists a chance to qualify for the world championship at Granfondo Leiria Region – Sicó Lands on 28-29 March in Leiria.

Events includes a time trial on Saturday between Leiria and Praia do Pedrógão, followed by a gran fondo on Sunday starting in Pombal. Course details for both distances are pending and will be communicated soon by the organizers.

Participants finishing in the top 25% of their age/gender category in the gran fondo or time trial automatically qualify for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championship taking place in Niseko, Japan next August.

Granfondo Leiria Region – Sicó Lands details and registration available soon HERE

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