This coming weekend in Italy 1254 pro, elite and amateur gravel riders will compete for coveted UCI Gravel World Championship rainbow jerseys in 22 categories.
Underscoring the growing popularity of gravel racing, many fields have over 100 riders, including: 224 Pro/elite Men, 112 Pro/elite Women, 157 Men 19-34, 117 Men 40-44, 123 Men 45-49, and 105 Men 50-54.
Riders qualified to participate by finishing in the top 25% of their age/gender category at a UCI Gravel World Series event or by receiving a wildcard entry via their national cycling organization.
2023 UCI Gravel World Championship Schedule
Saturday 07 October: Women Elite (141km), Men Age Group 50-54 (136km), Men Age Group 55-59 (136km), Men Age Group 60-64 (136km), Women Age Group 19-34 (136km), Women Age Group 35-39 (136km), Women Age Group 40-44 (136km), Women Age Group 45-49 (136km), Men Age Groups +65 (94km), Women Age Groups +50 (94 km)
Sunday 08 October: Men Elite (168km), Men Age Group 19-34 (163km), Men Age Group 35-39 (163km), Men Age Group 40-44 (163km), Men Age Group 45-49 (163 km)
Photo Credit: UCI Gravel World Championships Veneto
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