UCI 3RIDES Gran Fondo

The UCI 3rides Gran Fondo begins and ends at the German Wine Gate in Schweigen-Rechtenbach. This village sits at the southern end of Germany's Wine Route, adjacent to the French border. The event is a spring road-cycling gran fondo held in Rhineland-Palatinate. It features a 100-kilometre circuit with approximately 600 metres of elevation gain. The route is predominantly fast, punctuated by short climbs and variations that challenge riders. The course crosses the Southern Wine Route through vineyard landscapes, extending about 15 kilometres into France. This international segment forms the event's cross-border appeal. Organizers characterize the route as technically demanding and diverse, designed to offer a distinct experience compared to typical flat gran fondo races. The event, still in its early years, originated from the same 3rides framework that previously organized a UCI Gravel World Series event nearby.