2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships - Niseko, Japan
Higher Ground is the offical travel partner of AusCycling for the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships being held in Niseko, Japan.
TEAM AUSTRALIA Event Packages are now available for competitors & supporters.
All packages are subject to availability at time of booking. Rates are subject to change until bookings are confirmed and deposits received. Full terms and conditions are provided at time of booking, including payment schedule, cancellation & change fees.
*Massage and spa treatment appointments are limited and additional costs apply which are payable directly to the provider.
Event Schedule^
August 26, 2026 (Wed)
12:00-17:00 Pre-Race Bike Check (Unofficial)
Venue: Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
12:00-17:00 Rider Registration (Time Trial Only)
*Closed during the briefing
14:00-15:00 Time Trial Briefing
August 27, 2026 (Thu)
07:00-14:00 Individual Time Trial
Kyowa Town Hall
14:00-15:00 Time Trial Award Ceremony (Schedule subject to change depending on race progress)
August 28, 2026 (Fri)
13:00-14:00 Team Relay Registration (including briefing)
Kutchan Town Gymnasium
15:00-15:50 Course Practice
16:00-16:50 Team Relay
17:00-17:30 Team Relay Award Ceremony
( Schedule subject to change depending on race progress)
August 29, 2026 (Sat)
Schedule Venue
09:00-15:00 Niseko Discovery Cycling (Fun Ride)
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
09:30-17:30 Rider Registration
*Closed during the briefing
14:00-15:00 Road Race Briefing
August 30, 2026 (Sun)
06:00-12:15 Road Race (Gran Fondo / Medio Fondo)
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
12:00-13:00 Road Race Award Ceremony
(Schedule subject to change depending on race progress)
^Schedule subject to change. Please click here for the latest schedule.
