Two last minute additions to the 2024 UCI Gravel World Series means cyclists now have 27 worldwide events to try and earn a coveted starting bib for next October’s UCI Gravel World Championships.

The first new event will be Gorilla Gravel in Rwanda on 8 June in the capital city of Kigali. Besides covering a challenging 108 kilometer route with 2685 meters of vertical gain, participants will also face the difficulties of racing at elevations from 1500-2000 meters above sea level.

The second addition to the series will take place on the Swiss-French boarder in Champéry, Switzerland, on 8 September at Alpine Gravel Challenge. Known for hosting several UCI MTB world championships, the Champéry course offers 4000 meters of climbing over 97 kilometers, including starting on a 6% gradient that continues for 17.5km!

Pre-registration for the 2024 UCI Gravel World Series is soaring, particularly in Europe. Worthersee Gravel in Austria 7 April is more than already half sold out. While Gravel Fondo Limburg on 28 April has reached the rider limit, 1500, and is closed to new registrations. The UCI also reports several other races are nearing their participant limits, boasting well over 1000 registrations.

Riders finishing in the top 25% of their age/gender category at a UCI Gravel World Series event automatically qualify to attend the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships planned in Belgium 5-6 October.

Photo Credit: UCI Gravel World Series

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