Gravel Adventure

Date
Saturday 20.07.2024
Distances
64 - 108 km
City
Szklarska Poreba - Jakuszyce
Country
Poland
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Gravel Adventure is a scenic event which counted for the first time as UCI Gravel race in 2022. The event relocates to Jakuszyce for its third edition with a route leading along gravel roads in the scenic Izerskie Mountains.

Course

For the 2024 edition of the event, the start and finish will move to Jakuszyce on the other side of the ski mountain where the course was set in 2022 and 2023.

After starting from the parking lot in front of Hotel Biathlon Sport and Spa in Jakuszyce, riders enter a 10 km loop that begins with a road section and then transitions to a gravel section featuring a 2.6 km climb at an average gradient of 6.6%. They then pass the start line again to enter a larger 52 km eastern loop on the north side of the road connecting Szklarska Poreba and Swieradow Zdroj. A section of the course previously used between km 19-21 is traversed in the opposite direction to return to the second half of the course, which includes the long 7.7 km paved start climb from last year, the most challenging climb of the day. The final 6 km of the course is the same as the beginning.74% of the course is off-road, 26% is on paved surface, mainly on the longest climb of the day.

The mediofondo skips the northern part of the course, going directly to the 7.7km climb.

Granfondo 108km

official qualifier distance for men 19-59 and women 19-49

Medio Fondo 64 km

official qualifier distance for men 60+ and women 50+

Swieradow-Zdroj 1
Swieradow-Zdroj 2
Swieradow-Zdroj 3
Swieradow-Zdroj 4
Swieradow-Zdroj 5

Profile

The start loop has a first 2.6km climb with an average gradient of 6.6% starting after 5.5km in the race, but the major challenge is located after 79 km when a 7.7km paved climb at 5.7% average brings riders from the lowest point on the course at 550m above sea level to the highest point on the course at 1050m.

GRAN FONDO (112 km, 1950m)

MEDIO FONDO (65 km, 1320m)

JAKUSZYCE

Jakuszyce is a village in southwestern Poland, situated in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, within the Jelenia Góra County. While it is a relatively small village, it is notable for being a popular destination for cross-country skiing enthusiasts. The village is located in the Jizera Mountains, near the border with the Czech Republic.

  1. Geography: Jakuszyce is situated in a picturesque mountainous region, providing beautiful natural scenery. The Jizera Mountains are known for their forests, trails, and outdoor recreational opportunities.
  2. Tourist Attraction: The village is particularly known for its cross-country skiing trails. The Jakuszyce Ski Arena offers a network of well-maintained trails, making it a popular destination for both beginners and experienced skiers. The trails are part of the Jizera Cross-Country Skiing Center, which covers a larger area in the Jizera Mountains.
  3. Nature Reserves: The surrounding area may also feature nature reserves or protected areas, showing the biodiversity of the Jizera Mountains.
  4. Accommodations: There are accommodations available in and around Jakuszyce to cater to the needs of tourists, including hotels, guesthouses, and other lodging options.

For more information : https://jakuszyce.info.pl/#