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Gran Fondo Hainan

Hainan Island, China · 2025: December 12-14

VERDICT Exotic tropical stage race blending coast, TT, and rainforest climbs for winter UCI qualifier fun.

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The Ratings

Course verdict

Three-day UCI stage race blending coastal flats, time trial, and rainforest mountains on China's tropical island paradise.[1]

Course Profile ratings for this race. Select a point for its explanation. LOGISTICS3/5LENGTH3/5TECHNICAL3/5ELEVATION3/5CLIMATE4/5ALTITUDE2/5ADVENTURE3/5 21/35
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Course Overview

68 mi
Distance
4,000 ft
Elevation
Hainan Island, China
Location
December 12-14, 2025
Date
Field Size
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Entry Cost
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The Course

Three-day UCI stage race blending coastal flats, time trial, and rainforest mountains on China's tropical island paradise.

Signature challenge: Wuzhishan Rainforest queen stage with dual climbs through lush jungle to 787m summit finish.

SURFACE COMPOSITION
Course
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Queen Stage Climb
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Time Trial Loops
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Coastal Sprint Stage
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Training

December 12, 2025 GRAN FONDO HAINAN
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Durability
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Climbing
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VO2 Power
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Threshold
6
Technical
6
Heat
6
Altitude
4
Race Specificity
9
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Race Logistics

Parking
Available at start/finish venues including cultural squares and economic zones.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hainan's tropical climate in December delivers warm temperatures ideal for cycling, enhanced by coastal breezes on the Lingao-Danzhou stage.[1]

The three-day schedule spans Lingao, Danzhou, and Wuzhishan with a 4.5km start loop and return roads, supported by Haikou airport proximity.[1]

The 2025 event features a multi-stage format with a flat 110km coastal stage along Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway and a rainforest challenge in Wuzhishan, blending sea views and lush trails.[1][3]

This 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Series qualifier offers spots to the 2026 Niseko Championships, elevating its status among 32 global events.[1][4]

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Sources & Citations

Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.

  1. Other Sources Ucigranfondoworldseriesucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/gran-fondo-hainan-wraps-up...
  2. Other Sources Ucigranfondoworldseriesucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/hainan/
  3. Official Official Websitewww.ucigranfondo.cn
  4. Other Sources Uciwww.uci.org/competition-details/2025/CPT/76670