Rider Information
Rider Pack Collection
Rider Pack collection is at the event.
(Collecting for a friend? Not a problem, simply know their name or rider ID / race number and we'll help you out).
Event Village
9:30am - 5pm Saturday, 25 November 2023
6:30am - 7:45am Sunday, 26 November 2023
Thomas Ave, Warburton, Victoria AU
Food and coffee options will be available.
Limited Event Merch. will also be available for purchase.
Rider Packs are NOT posted out pre-event. All Packs must be collected.
Cancellations & Transfers
We provide the option of a full refund up until 11:59pm Sunday, 15 October 2023. Please note that there is no refund available after this date. It is possible to transfer your entry to 2024 or another rider. Rider Transfer cut-off is 11:59pm Tuesday, 21 November 2023. For transfers, please email info@girodelladonna.com.
Summit Baggage Service
The final Giro Della Donna timed sector finishes atop Mt Donna Buang at 1,250 metres. Conditions can vary greatly at altitude, and riders also have a pro-race-style roll down to the start / finish line and the event village post reaching the summit. So we have a bag check system to allow you to have warmer clothes on the mountain to keep you warm on the descent back to the village. Simply check your jacket, gilet etc. in at the bag check-in desk and we will transport it to the mountain top for you to use.
Traffic management
Both the Giro Della Donna and the Gravel Giro operate under a mixed of closed road and managed open road conditions. There will be signage and crew on course to advise which sections are open and which closed. You can learn more about the road treatments here.
The open sections of road are there to facilitate access to the local community where no other access routes are easily available and will have speed reductions and event staff to help ensure safety.
Weekend Schedule
Serata Coppi Dinner
(3488 Warburton Hwy, Warburton)
7pm Friday, 24 November 2023
(Tickets essential)
Projekt 3488
Event Village
Thomas Ave, Warburton, Victoria AU
9:30am - 5pm Saturday, 26 November 2023
6:30am - 3:30pm Sunday, 26 November 2023
Gravel Giro
11am Saturday, 25 November 2023
At-Event Rider Pack collection opens at 9:30am
(Presentations at 2pm)
Giro della Donna
Sunday, 26 November 2023
At-Event Rider Pack collection opens at 7:00am
8:00am Maglia Rosa (Fast Group)
8:05am Gruppetto (Relaxed Group)
(Presentations at 1:30pm)
Event Car Parking
There are a number of event parking options available for you, all directed by the local Waburton CFA.
Parking is by gold coin donation to help support the local CFA.
We ask you park at your accommodation if staying overnight.
Please do not park outside the shops in town.
This is time-limited parking and we want to keep these clear for the local community.
Feed Stations
There are four feed stations on the Giro della Donna course and two on the Gravel Giro. Toilets, food, WINNERS nutrition, water and event support will be provided at each station.
Gravel Giro Feed Stations:
00km - Start
21km - Starlings Gap
37km - Mt Bride Intersection
57km - Finish & Village
Giro della Donna Feed Stations:
000km Start
043km - Reefton Summit (Cumberland Junction)
062km - Gallipoli Park, Marysville
099km - Acheron Way Summit (Cement Creek)
109km - Mt Donna Buang Summit
127km - Finish / Village
First Aid
The Giro Della Donna and Gravel Giro will each be covered by extensive first aid and Ambulance Victoria crews. Marshalls and bike mechanics will be travelling on the course on motorcycles and in cars. Traffic management will be controlling traffic at intersections and volunteers will be guiding riders for turns at intersections. All of these people are equipped with radios and can contact Event Control to organise assistance. In the event of a severe accident call 000.
Mechanical support
There is roving mechanical support on course, proudly provided by SRAM. And a fixed position in the event village for any needs pre event. In addition, there are emergency support points along the #GravelSector of the Acheron way on the Sunday if required. that said, riders are expected to be self-sufficient. Carry tubes, canisters/pump, tools and anything else you think you need.
Ride Time Yarra Valley will also be set up in the event Village with mechanics and parts for sale for those last minute hiccups pre-event.
Age restrictions
The minimum age for the Gravel Giro and Giro Della Donna is 14. There are no age restrictions for the Piccolo Giro and parental supervision is required
Weather in Warburton in November/December
Mean Max: 23°C
Mean Min 10°C
Mean Monthly Rain 88mm
Median Rain Days: 8
Please be prepared in your clothing choices. It is your responsibility to carry what you may need during the ride.
Etiquette
STAY LEFT
There are some narrow sections of road and you are sharing with lots of other riders. Unless passing, please ride to the left. Remember also please that some of the Gran Fondo roads are not closed and there will be occasional non-event vehicles traveling with and against you. While traffic on these roads is minimal, it is still there.
look out for each other
It’s a tough ride, and keep an eye out for each other on the way. One of the things we love about cycling is the camaraderie it brings, from working a pace line to sharing water or spares.
DO NOT LITTER
We are in one of the most stunning locations you can imagine. There will be bins at each aid station and in between please put any wrappers or the like in your pockets. Let’s leave it better than we found it.
What to carry
Clothing. As the great Sean Kelly said, ‘there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing choices’. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and conditions dress accordingly. A packable rain jacket/gillet is always a good idea.
Nutrition. While there are feed stations along the course with food, WINNERS nutrition and water, we recommend you carry some nutrition such as gels with you.
Can I transfer my registration to another next year or another rider?
Yes, it is possible to transfer your entry to 2024 or to another rider. Rider Transfer cut-off is 11:59pm Tuesday, 21 November 2023. For transfers, please email info@girodelladonna.com.
What kind of bike can I ride?
Riders can choose from a selection of bikes to ride in the event, including road , mountain bikes, gravel and cross bikes. E-bikes are also welcome.
Hand bikes are permitted when required due to a disability. Tandems are only permitted for vision-impaired riders, in which case only the vision impaired rider is required to register.
Bikes with tri or aero bars are not allowed.
Do I need to wear a helmet?
Yes, Australian Law, Cycling Australia and UCI regulations all mandate the use of helmets. All riders must wear an Australian Standards Certified helmet. The certification sticker must be visible inside the helmet.