TOP END GRAN FONDO

2025 SUNBUILD TOP END GRAN FONDO

Hosted by Darwin Cycling Club | Sunday 20 July 2025

Since 2012, this epic community ride has brought together competitive, amateur, and recreational cyclists of all ages and backgrounds for a truly unique Top End experience. Now in its 14th year, the 2025 event returns with even more excitement and accessibility!

The fully closed road circuit between Darwin Waterfront and Palmerston includes scenic loops through the rolling hills of Charles Darwin National Park – providing a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable ride for everyone, from first-timers to seasoned pros.

2025 Ride Distances

There’s something for everyone:

🟢 5km Ecoz Environmental Consultants Family Ride

🔵 15km AANT Salary Packaging Short Fondo

🔴 49km Darwin Family Law Discovery Ride

🟠 92km INPEX Top End Fondo

🔴 135km Sunbuild Top End Gran Fondo

🌍 Virtual Ride via FulGaz for remote and international riders

 

🧡 EVENT FEATURES

🟠 Cycle Zone Event Hub at the Darwin Waterfront

🔴 Arrow Properties Hydration Hubs on course

🍌 Pit Stops powered by Wicked NRG to keep you fuelled

💬 Pollie Pedal Challenge: MPs and Senators ride for charity – $500 donation for each completing a long ride (thanks to Darwin Family Law)

🏫 Pre-event activations with schools, multicultural groups, First Nations communities, women’s organisations & new riders

 

🎤 OFFICIAL CEREMONY RUN SHEET

Location: Darwin Waterfront Precinct
MC: Bec Forrest
Keynote: The Honourable Lia Finocchiaro MLA

🕥 10:30am – MC Welcome & Sponsor Acknowledgement
🕤 10:35am – Welcome to Country
🕙 10:40am – Julian Barry (Darwin Cycling Club / Pollie Pedal)
🕙 10:43am – The Hon. Lia Finocchiaro MLA – Chief Minister
🕙 10:50am – Neil Sunners (Sunbuild)
🕙 10:52am – Sponsor representative (if available)
🕚 10:55am – Event Awards

• Oldest participant
• Most consecutive Fondos
• Best dressed
• Largest team
• Fastest 3 men and fastest 3 women
  🕥 11:10am – Closing thanks and wrap-up

For course details and to register:
👉 Register now

Territory FM will host a special live broadcast from the event hub to capture the energy of the 2025 Sunbuild Top End Gran Fondo. With most of our sponsors and management committee participating in the ride.