UCI Gravel World Championship 2026
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The UCI Gravel Fondo World Championship 2026 is one of the world’s most amateur cycling championships and the culmination of the UCI Gravel World Series. The event is organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and is the pinnacle of amateur gravel cycling and brings together amateur cyclists worldwide to compete in a series of races on challenging courses.
Participants must first qualify for the event by placing high enough in one of the annual 25+ Series events held worldwide. The qualifications are determined through the Trek UCI Gravel World Series events. Riders who place in the top 25% of their category at any event qualify for the Championships. Additionally, regardless of the number of starters, the top three finishers in each official category directly qualify. Qualified riders will be notified via official UCI email and must hold a valid license from their national federation to register. Age groups range from 19 years up to 75+ in five-year increments, with specific rules for elite riders regarding category participation.
The UCI Gravel World Championship 2026 attracts a wide range of participants, from recreational cyclists to serious amateurs who train year-round for the event. It offers a unique opportunity for amateur cyclists to compete on a world stage and experience the thrill of racing at an elite level. The event is also a competition and a celebration of cycling culture, with a festival-like atmosphere and a host of activities for participants and spectators alike.
The UCI Gravel World Series is a global series of 25+ gravel bike racing events sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Gravel racing involves riding on a mix of terrain, including gravel roads, dirt paths, and sometimes even pavement sections, making it a unique blend of road cycling, cyclocross, and mountain biking. This championship allows amateur and professional cyclists worldwide to compete for the prestigious rainbow jersey, symbolizing world championship status across cycling disciplines.
UCI Gravel World Series
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