The UCI has released the full calendar of gravel races that make up the UCI Gravel World Series, allowing competitive graveleurs a chance to qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships 7-8 October 2023.
Sixteen events in sixteen different countries (most all European) from late April through September will allow riders finishing in the top 25% of their age/gender category to earn a starting bib at the 2023 world championships taking place in Italy.
Seven new events are joining the series: La Indomable ESP, Swartberg 100 ZAF, Gravel Fondo Limburg NLD, Gravel Challenge Blaavands DNK, 3RIDES Gravel Race DUE, The Gralloch GBR and Blue Mountains Gravel Fondo CAN. Two events are not returning: Gravel Philippines Bongabon PHI and Jingle GX Gravel USA.
Also of note is the world championship dates have changed from 30 September through 1 October to 7-8 October in Veneto, Italy.
| 2023 Season | ||
| 04/23/2023 | La Indomable | Berja ESP |
| 04/29/2023 | Swartberg 100 | Prince Albert ZAF |
| 04/30/2023 | Gravel Fondo Limburg | Valkenberg NLD |
| 05/06/2023 | Gravel Challenge Blaavands | Blaavands DNK |
| 05/13/2023 | 3RIDES Gravel Race | Aachen DEU |
| 05/13/2023 | Seven Gravel Race | Nannup AUS |
| 05/20/2023 | The Gralloch | Galloway GBR |
| 06/04/2023 | Ranxo Gravel | Ponts ESP |
| 06/11/2023 | Blue Mountains Gravel Fondo | Thurnbury CAN |
| 06/18/2023 | Wish One Gravel Race | Millau FRA |
| 06/24/2023 | Highlands Gravel Classic | Fayetteville USA |
| 07/15/2023 | Gravel One Fifty | Veenhuizen NDL |
| 07/22/2023 | Gravel Adventure | Świeradów-Zdrój POL |
| 08/19/2023 | Gravel Grit n Grind | Halmstad SWE |
| 08/26/2023 | Houffa Gravel | Houffalize BEL |
| 09/01/2023 | La Monsterrato | Quattordio ITA |
| 10/07/2023 | UCI World Championships | Veneto, ITA |
Dates and events my change, but the latest and most up-to-date UCI Gravel World Championship Series calendar is always available HERE.
Photos: UCI
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