Record Numbers Vie for Gravel Glory at 2024 UCI World Championships
The 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships, held this weekend in the Forests of Brabant between Halle and Leuven, is poised to be a record-breaking event. With a staggering 2613 riders from 49 countries lining up at the start line, this year’s edition has doubled again in participation compared to the previous two years (556 in […]
Carolin Schiff and Petr Vakoc score most points in 2024 TREK UCI Gravel World Series
Carolin Schiff from Germany and Petr Vakoc from the Czech Republic have secured the top spots in the 2024 TREK UCI Gravel World Series points ranking. This impressive achievement positions them favorably at the start of the upcoming UCI Gravel World Championships. The starting order for the elite categories in next week’s world championships is […]
Govekar and Cromwell Dominate Sea Otter Europe Girona
The penultimate qualifier for the World Championships last Saturday featured intense competition among top riders on a challenging 107km course with 1828m of elevation. In the men’s race, Matevz Govekar, fresh from his stage win at the Tour of Britain, showcased his impressive form. The Slovenian, originally tasked with supporting his compatriot and world champion […]
Last qualifiers in Wales and Spain this weekend
The two last qualifier events prior to the World Championships in two weeks will take place this weekend in Spain and the UK. The race in Ruthin, Wales is new to the calendar and has been sold out. Given the specific location, the organizers decided to limit the number of riders to 520. Amongst them […]
Mountainbikers rule in first Alpine Gravel Challenge
The inaugural Trek UCI Gravel World Series leg in Champéry, Switzerland, last Saturday, was a challenging test of endurance and climbing prowess. Starting in Monthey and culminating in the Alpine ski resort of Champéry, the 97km race offered breathtaking views but punishing terrain. In the women’s race, Sina Frei, mainly known for her mountainbike performances […]
Vakoc and Arzuffi with dominant wins in Italy
The 2024 La Monsterrando gravel race featured a new longer course. The elevation however remained more or less the same as the added distance in the beginning was on flatter roads. The event, consisting of a 152km granfondo and a 75km mediofondo (essentially the first half of the long course), saw some impressive performances from […]
