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GFNY Uppsala

Uppsala, Stockholm County, Sweden

calendar_today 23 Aug, 2026

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About the Event

Become a pro for a day and conquer the Viking landscapes of Sweden at GFNY Uppsala, the official GFNY European Championship held on Saturday, 23 August 2026. This premier gran fondo starts from the charming artisan village of Ulva Kvarn, offering two epic distances: a competitive 134km long course with 38km of scenic gravel sectors and a non-competitive 79km medium route, both traversing the tranquil lakes, forests, and rolling hills of Uppsala County. As a fully-timed race, the long course awards category rankings, with the top finishers earning a coveted spot in the Qualifier Corral for all GFNY World events and the overall champions winning a trip to the GFNY World Championship in New York. Every rider receives the exclusive, mandatory Made-in-Italy race jersey and a finisher's medal, celebrating a day of challenging, beautifully varied cycling on a mix of smooth tarmac and hard-packed gravel roads. Experience the perfect blend of historic Swedish scenery and world-class race organization just 40 minutes from Stockholm. Secure your entry, gather a team for a group discount, and prepare for an unforgettable championship ride.

Races Offered

Long Course

Aug 23, 2026

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Distance — 133.5K

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Type — Cycling

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32 days remaining

Medium Course

Aug 23, 2026

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Distance — 78.9K

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Type — Cycling

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32 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Uppsala.

thermostat Temperature

12.6° / 20.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.7° / 18.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:06

nightlight Sunset

20:38

About Uppsala

Learn more about the host city, Uppsala.

Uppsala is a university city in Sweden. While Uppsala sometimes stands in the shade of Stockholm it maintains a sophisticated identity of its own. Compared to the Swedish capital, Uppsala is less frantic, with more of a small-town atmosphere, influenced by the student culture and academic traditions of Uppsala University. It has a 16th-century castle, a 15th-century Gothic cathedral, and 11th-century rune stones. It is the country's fourth-largest city.