Frequently asked questions

Please read the event rules carefully. Any registration implies acceptance of these rules. You can consult them here.

Yes, in the “marathon spirit”, the cyclosportive is a cycling event open to everyone, licence holders or not, beginners or experienced cyclists. There’s a challenge for everyone !

15 years old in 2024 for the 50KM, with parental authorisation.

17 years old in 2024 for the 115KM, with parental authorisation.

Yes, please read the information below carefully.

1 Licences accepted :

Federal FFC licence, or licence from an affiliated federation allowing competitive cycling. FFC, UFOLEP, FSGT, FFTRI. ATTENTION : FFCT or FF Vélo are not accepted (regulations imposed by the FFC, beyond our control). Please note : FFCT or FF Vélo riders must download the certificate of less than one year’s fitness competition to compete, not the FF Vélo licence).

2 Non licence holders, other licences not accepted :
• For non-licensed members, or members of federations other than competitive cycling (example: athletics)
• For FFCT or FFVélo licence holders,
• For foreigners who are not members of a competitive cycling federation
-> A medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to cycling in competition must be issued less than one year before the date of the competition is mandatory (i.e. between 10 June 2023 and 08 June 2024).
We recommend you to upload your licence or medical attest via the “manage my file” section and complete your file.

3 Example of medical certificate :
Medical certificate in French.
Medical certificate in English.

4 Usefull informations :
Legally, producing a false medical certificate is an offence : forgery and use of forgeries. Article 441-1 of the Criminal Code punishes this offence with up to 3 years’ imprisonment and a €45,000 fine.
If you use a fake certificate, you are liable to prosecution and heavy penalties.

5 If I do not have a valid licence or medical certificate on the d-day :
You will receive the whole package but without the timing chip. You will be able to participate to the granfondo or the mediondo but without timing and you will not be ranked.
No liability waiver will be accepted. You must present your licence or medical certificate stating that you are not contraindicated in competitive cycling when you collect your number, otherwise you will not be allowed to start in the competition category.

We recommend you to use those following example as medical certificate :

• Medical certificate in French.
• Medical certificate in English

Do not upload it if you know that it is not valid. It takes us a lot of time to check all of these documents.
Make your registration without upload any document. After your registration, you will be able to access to your account via the “research my registration” section, and you will be able to upload your new licence or medical certificate when you will have it.

Anyone who has subscribed to the cancellation guarantee at the time of their registration may request and get back the money of their registration fees for the Lapierre GF Mont Ventoux. Only the registration fees will be covered; options and bank charges are not covered by the guarantee.

Amount of this guarantee : €10,00

The refund will be made one month after the event, only with a writing request to info@gfseries.fr and with supporting documents, within a maximum of 48 hours after the event, on pain of forfeiture.

>> Please note that if you are eligible for a refund, but did not take out insurance, it is also possible to postpone your registration to the following year for a fee of €25 for all requests made before 15 SEPTEMBER 2024. There is no possibility after this date.

Personal injury and accident insurance : In accordance with the provisions of article L321- 4 of the French Sports Code, the organisers would like to emphasise the importance of taking out a personal insurance policy covering any physical injury to which participants may be exposed as a result of taking part in this event. It is the responsibility of participants to take out insurance to cover this type of damage.

FFC licence holders are covered by this guarantee at no extra cost thanks to their licence.

Other licence-holders should check with their federation that they are adequately covered for personal injury incurred when taking part in this type of event. If they are not, it is in their interest, as well as that of non-members, to take out, as a minimum, the insurance offered, or other cover with the insurer of their choice.

This membership is optional, but strongly recommended, and must be taken out WHEN YOU REGISTER.

Amount of the insurance : €6,50

REGISTRATION FEES FOR GF LUBERON 2024 :

Prices valid for médiofondo, granfondo

• €67 for the first 200 registered*.
• €72 euros for the next 300*.
• €74 euros for others*.
• *Prices for FFC licensees. Otherwise, the prices above will be increased.
  For what ? At the request of the FFC, we must apply this difference of prices between FFC licensees and licensees of another federation (or non-licensees). Please note that this will apply to the prices of all cyclosportives organized under the aegis of the FFC.
• Rando : 15 €

Bank fees and registration platform : 2,5% extra.

Please read the rules, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the insurance section carefully BEFORE registering.

LIMITE A 1000 PARTICIPANTS

PRICES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES :

• Change of race number holder: €12.50. Deadline: 1 August 2024. After this date, you cannot resell your race number.
• Postponement of the registration to the 2025 edition, on presentation (obligatory) of proof of impossibility such as injury, work stoppage, wedding witness, birth, loss of a relative, etc. : 25€. Deadline: August 1, 2024. No possibility after this date.
• Refund: only if you took out cancellation cover when you registered (€10) and provided proof (compulsory).
• Please note: no refunds or postponements due to ‘comfort’ reasons such as lack of training, bad weather, change of mind or other reasons.

• Top-of-the-range cycling jersey. Wearing it is mandatory. Make sure you choose the right size by studying the section “Choosing your jersey size in the frequently asked questions”.
• Numbered plate, to be positioned on the handlebars at the front of the bike (links supplied) : DO NOT FOLD, it contains the timing chip.
• Bib (Pins supplied).
• Timing chip, with general and category rankings.
• “Top tube” stickers, with the race profile, refreshment points, toilets… to stick on the top tube of your bike, to manage your efforts.
• Feed stations
• Elite bottle for the 2024 edition
• Energy products 6D Sports Nutrition
• Muc off sample
• Entrance to the Expo Village
• Mechanical assistance stand at the start on Saturday and Sunday.

Priority bibs are studied at the latest 3 weeks before the event only upon written request to info@gfseries.fr and granted according to the following rule: TOP 20 scratch on the 2023 edition, category podium on the 2023 edition.

The top 20 scratch and category podium places in similar events in the 2022/2023/2024 season calendar (similar in terms of distance covered, altitude difference, number of participants) will also be studied.

Another possibility: An OTAKAM IndexOtk of less than 10 https://otakam.fr/

Click here for our size guide.

The official Lapierre GF Luberon 2024 jersey is a top-of-the-range GOBIK model (same model as the 2023 jersey, different design). It has been designed by and for professional riders, and has a very close-fitting, slim-feet cut. The sleeves are made from laser-cut lycra, and are form-fitting for all sizes. The body material is also aerodynamic and form-fitting, and the jersey feels like a ‘second skin’. It has a full zip and 3 back pockets.

Tip : if you’re not comfortable with this type of cut, consider going up a size. (or even two sizes up from a mid-range ‘classic’ jersey).

We can only guarantee the availability of the size you chose when you registered. Please understand that it is financially impossible to order 3 different sizes per registered rider, “in case it’s too small, in case it’s too big”, in July, when we start manufacturing the jerseys.

You will be able to change sizes at the expo village, within the limits of a spare stock which we will order in addition and which will be reserved for this purpose. Once this stock has been used up, you will have no choice but to wear the jersey you have chosen and reserved.

So be sure to take your time when registering, and choose the size best suited to your needs by consulting the size guide.

To change my details during my registration, you have to connect on the platform SportsNConnect using the login details you entered when you registered.

We only guarantee the size you chose when you registered.

If you change your mind, you can change your jersey size before 31 July 2024… After that, it will no longer be possible, as production will have started.

So be sure to take your time when registering, to choose the size best suited to your needs.

As the second route is a hike, you can fall back on it, but you won’t be classified.

• Yes, until 1 August 2024, subject to a €12.50 administration fee.
• Not after 1 August 2024.

• Yes, if you took out cancellation insurance when you registered AND you meet the conditions of the contract.
• Not if you did not take out cancellation insurance when you registered.

• Yes, until 15 September 2024 : registration for the 2025 edition can be deferred on presentation of (compulsory) proof of impossibility, such as injury, sick leave, marriage witness, birth, loss of a relative, etc. Deferral fee : €25.
• Not after 15 September 2024

No, we do not deliver rider packs to your home address. They can, however, be collected by a friend in the exhibition village.

Yes, all you need to do is provide him with a letter of proxy stating your request, together with a copy of your identity document.

Yes, you just need to provide him with a letter of proxy, as well as a copy of your identity document and your licence or medical certificate.

You can find all the information you need on the Pays d’Apt Luberon Tourisme website.

Come along to the exhibition village at the Plan d’Eau d’APT, 84 400 Apt on Saturday 28 September from 1pm to 7pm with :

1/ Your number collection card with the QR Code. You can print it out or present it on your smartphone (better for the planet). The card will be emailed to you on the Thursday before the race.

2/ Identity card or passport

3/ If your file is incomplete : Licence for FFC licence holders or affiliated federation mentioning competitive cycling. (e.g. FFC, UFOLEP, FSGT, FFTRI).

4/ If your file is incomplete : Medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to competitive cycling less than one year old at the date of the race for non-licensed riders, or riders from federations other than competitive cycling, and non-licensed foreigners.

PLEASE NOTE : The busiest times are at opening time (9am-11am) and around 5pm. If you want to avoid the queues, remember to come early in the afternoon !

If you do not have a valid licence or medical certificate, you will still receive the full package, but without the timing chip. You will be able to take part in the Granfondo but without timing and so not ranked.

An administrative stand has been set up specifically to deal with cases of non-compliant files. These will not be dealt with at the race number distribution desk, so as not to keep those with complete files waiting. If you arrive at the race number distribution stand with a non-compliant file, you must go to the administrative stand. No complaints or changes can be made outside this stand.

The timing chip is stuck behind the handlebar plate.

The bib number must be attached to the back of the jersey, on the pockets and not on the back, using the 4 pins provided.

The handlebar plate must be attached to the front of the handlebar using the fasteners provided and must be visible, not bent or cut, otherwise it will not be detected by the timing cells.

IMPORTANT: To be ranked, you must not bend the chip on the back of your handlebar plate. You must also pass over all the control mats on the course.

We remind you that we will be crossing many natural areas. We will be INTRANSIOUS about respecting the environment, and are counting on you to keep your packaging in the specially designed waste bag on your jersey. Similarly, for everyone’s safety, please keep to the right throughout the route.

No, you have to wear the official jersey to be able to start the race. If it’s cold or rainy, you can wear a waistcoat or jacket over the official jersey, which must always be worn.

A mass start will be given at 9.00 am on the lake.

The openning of the sas is at 8.00 a.m., with entry to the main airlock from the rear of the start area, in order to guarantee a first-come, first-served start.

A free mechanical stand (excluding parts) will be set up in the exhibition village on Saturday, from 1pm to 7pm.

A free mechanical assistance desk (excluding parts) will be set up in the start area on Sunday, from 7.30am to 9am.

Two neutral assistance cars with spare wheels will be on hand to help out the frontrunners.

The sweep lorries carry inner tubes and a foot pump.

The refuelling stations are equipped with inner tubes and a foot pump.

As a general rule, our advice :

Have your bike serviced before coming to the race. Fit new tyres and inner tubes, and have your gears and brakes checked.

Take with a bag containing 2 inner tubes, tyre levers, a mini pump, self-adhesive patches and a few euros.

Don’t waste months of preparation and travel because of material negligences !

You should call the emergency number on your bike plate, or 112. Never leave an injured person alone. You MUST provide assistance and inform the emergency services. Let’s stand together !

The organisation’s insurance does not cover material damage. It is the participant’s responsibility to insure his equipment to use in competition, with his own insurer or with the federal insurer.

A request for priority of way is made to the Prefecture. When this is granted, it does not in any way justify driving on the left-hand side of the road, which remains FORBIDDEN.

A priority of way allows the organiser to secure certain crossroads with the help of volunteer marshals, on foot or by motorbike, to allow you to pass a stop sign, for example. The arrêté Préfectoral is not yet published at this date, but it is usually one or two weeks before the date of the competition. So, as a general rule, be careful and stay in control of your bicycle.

Barring unforeseen work, the surface of the entire course is good quality.

For the Randonnée : no time limit.

For the Granfondo :

WATCH OUT FOR THE TIME BARRIERS ON THE GRANFONDO :

• KM50 (Rustrel) : Complusory redirection to the Plan d’eau of Apt from 12.30 p.m.
• KM94 (junction of the two routes): Compulsory redirection on the Randonnée from 14.15 p.m.

Please note that if you meet riders who are not wearing official clothing and who are joining you for a group ride, be aware that this person :

• has not contributed to the financial effort you have made to benefit from services, safety and emergency assistance. This cyclist “friend” has no respect for you.
• doesn’t respect the volunteers, or the organisation that works hard all year round to bring you the best.
• is not insured at all in case of property accident or personal injury, whether caused by him or not.
• we insure the legal, financial and criminal risks of our organisations, but we can never do anything about an accident caused by a non-registered third part.

Please invite him to continue his journey OUTSIDE your group, in the interests of everyone, your safety and the event’s continuity.

The route is online on the website, and you can do it every day, free of charge. But they must respect the work of our association, and respect you as a participant.

No, following cars are forbidden under penalty of immediate disqualification.

Only official, insured vehicles are allowed on the course between the opening car and the sweep truck.

Family and friends can go to the refreshment points, watch the riders go by and cheer you on, but cannot ride in the middle of the race, for obvious safety reasons.

No, as on all cyclosportives, extension leads are forbidden, as they represent a major risk of injury if a group falls.

• Not on the Granfondo, because with an electric bike you won’t have enough range to complete the whole route.
• Yes on the Randonnée.

No.

The photos taken by the photographers are available on our service provider’s website Sportograf.

The winners are : OFFICIAL PODIUM

• The first 3 SCRATCH Men, SCRATCH Women & SCRATCH handisport, on both courses (18 people).
• The youngest on both routes (4 people)
• The oldest person on both routes (i.e. 4 people)
• The club with the more riders on the event

THE RANKINGS ARE PUBLISHED BY 5-YEAR-OLD GROUPS: (no official podium for the categories)

Catégories Age maximum
H < 20 19
H 20-24 24
H 25-29 29
H 30-34 34
H 35-39 39
H 40-44 44
H 45-49 49
H 50-54 54
H 55-59 59
H 60-64 64
H 65-69 69
H 70-74 74
H 75-79 79
H > 80 100

F < 20 19
F 20-24 24
F 25-29 29
F 30-34 34
F 35-39 39
F 40-44 44
F 45-49 49
F 50-54 54
F 55-59 59
F 60-64 64
F 65-69 69
F 70-74 74
F 75-79 79
F > 80 100

The Disabled category is also present on both courses.

Yes, you are allowed to wear your club jersey on the official podiums and at all other post-race ceremonies.