Amy’s Gran Fondo 2026 is a prestigious annual cycling event in Lorne, Victoria, Australia. Established in 2011, the event is organized in honor of Amy Gillett, a former Australian cyclist who tragically lost her life in a road accident in 2005. The event aims to promote road safety and raise awareness for safer cycling, supporting the Amy Gillett Foundation’s mission of “safe cycling for all.”

Amy’s Gran Fondo has historically been a UCI Gran Fondo World Series and qualifier event for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championship. This year, Amy’s will host the World Championship on a specially designed course extending the Gran Fondo Route. Amy’s Gran Fondo 2026 stands out for its stunning scenery, challenging routes, and a strong focus on road safety and cycling advocacy. It is one of the few events in Australia that is run on fully closed roads, offering participants an exclusive and safe environment to ride in.

To qualify for the World Championship, riders must finish within the top 25% of their age group in a UCI Gran Fondo World Series event.

Amy’s Gran Fondo offers several route options catering to cyclists of all abilities:

• Gran Fondo (120 km): This is the flagship route, featuring challenging climbs, technical descents, and spectacular coastal views. Riders tackle the famous climb to Skenes Creek and navigate winding roads through the Otway Ranges before returning to Lorne.
• Medio Fondo (45 km): A shorter option for those seeking a less demanding challenge. This route skips the biggest climbs but still offers stunning scenery.
• Family Fondo (14 km): A family-friendly route that allows all ages and skill levels to participate in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.
• Amy’s Gravel Fondo: The gravel fondo offers adventure enthusiasts an off-road experience, featuring mixed terrain and gravel sections through the Otways.

Lorne, Australia, is a picturesque coastal town along the iconic Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road offers world-class cycling with sweeping ocean views, rugged cliffs, and rolling hills. Amy’s Gran Fondo features a scenic but demanding course, with its combination of coastal roads, hilly climbs, and forested stretches providing a unique and rewarding challenge for cyclists of all levels.