About
Constructed to be Vietnam’s toughest road cycling event boasting over 3,100m of climbs throughout 155km over the 2 day weekend. We have prepared an exciting and unique cycling event, now going into its 3rd year, to promote cycling in Vietnam whilst putting the great city of Hué on the map. This event is fully supported by Vietnam’s national Cycling Federation and it is the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) registered Gran Fondo event in Vietnam in 2020 on their “Cycling for All Calendar” and only one of a limited number on the list in Southeast Asia.
Get yourselves ready for a truly challenging event.
One KOM and a choice of two race distances will test all levels of riders
Stage 1
Bach Ma Laguna Challenge
15.2 km time trial
1.260 m at 8.3% average
This epic climb, first completed in 2019, is in a natural park that has been generously closed off for our race. No cyclists are permitted on the mountain except during Coupe de Hue. You will race on the most beautiful and challenging climb Vietnam has to offer, from sea level to 1.260m in just 15km! 90% of it in the shade with astonishing Hue province views right to the top, it is simply a breathtaking route that we are privileged to have all to ourselves on race day.
The best is, the KOM, will remain unbeaten for at least 1 year guaranteed! As no one can cycle there except us during Coupe de Hue.
Stage 2
Gran Fondo Hue – A luoi – Hue 140km 1.800m
Super Fondo 70km 350m
Make sure you bring your best legs, you’ll need them!
Except for the last 15km entering Hue, the rest of this stage is either up or down. Be ready for a meandering road that will go over a beautiful canyon, over mountain passes and through a lovely landscape of fruit and spice trees, all the way to A Luoi and back to Hue. This demanding yet peaceful valley is where the emperors of the Imperial Nguyen Dynasty were laid to rest.
Agenda
FRIDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER 2020
| Time & Duration | Activities | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 – 22:00 | Registration and Racekit pickup Expo opens – bike drop *also option to collect at Angsana Lang co Hotel 10am to 8pm | Phu Van Lau |
| 17h00 | Opening ceremony | |
| 18:00 | Race Briefing for Bach Ma Laguna KOM Challenge |
SATURDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER 2020
| Time & Duration | Activities | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 | Gathering at Phu Van Lau | Phu Van Lau |
| 5:30 | Leave to Bach Ma by Bus / Trucks | Bach Ma |
| 6:30 | Arrival at Bach Ma | |
| 7:00 | Time trial Age group category | |
| 8:00 | Time trial Open group category | Bach Ma |
| 10:30 | Buses return to Hue Citadel every 15 minutes | Phu Van Lau |
| 14:00 | Enjoy Hue City at your leisure | Phu Van Lau |
| 17:15 | Briefing Gran Fondo | Phu Van Lau |
| 17:45 | Awards Bach Ma Laguna KOM Challenge | Phu Van Lau |
| 18:00 | Catering opens | Phu Van Lau |
SUNDAY, 27th SEPTEMBER 2020
| Time & Duration | Activities | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 | Opens bag collection | Phu Van Lau |
| 5:15 | Neutralized ride to Start point | Start Line |
| 5:45 | Open category Gran Fondo start | |
| 5:55 | Age group Gran Fondo start | |
| 6:05 | Half Fondo start | |
| 11:00 | Catering open | Phu Van Lau |
| 12:30 | Awards & Podium– Expo entertainment with food and drink | Phu Van Lau |
| 13:00 | Closing ceremony | Phu Van Lau |
