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Gravel

Gravel Was Built in America But UCI Worlds Aren’t Coming Any Time Soon

UCI-sanctioned gravel worlds won't be hitting the USA until at least 2032 as India lands road worlds, Benidorm gets cyclocross, and Mont-Sainte-Anne scores MTB.

Andrew HoodSeptember 24, 20261

Road Culture

Is UCI Gravel Worlds Harder Racing Than Life Time Grand Prix? Santa Cruz Stigmata Review, and More | Velo Podcast

Wolf Tooth's new ultralight gravel pedal, progressive gravel bike geometry, and more on the Velo Podcast.

Mike Levy, Alvin Holbrook, Josh RossOctober 26, 2025

Road Training

Power Analysis: Is UCI Gravel Worlds Harder Than American Gravel?

We compared UCI Gravel Worlds to a WorldTour race and Life Time Grand Prix gravel race to see just how different they really are.

Zach NehrOctober 17, 20251

Road Culture

UCI Gravel Worlds Tech, Debating Your Strava Data & 3T’s Racemax 2 Italia | Velo Podcast

Denial is a river, and Mike Levy might be drowning in it in the latest episode of the Velo Podcast.

Mike Levy, Alvin Holbrook, Josh RossOctober 17, 2025

Gravel

Custom Bikes and Unreleased Tech at UCI Gravel Worlds from Pidcock, Vermeersch and More

This year's race was yet again a tech nerd's playground.

David EverettOctober 14, 2025

Gravel

The Sorta-Gravel Tech Pro Roadies Used at UCI Gravel Worlds

The Women's UCI Gravel World Championships was a nail-biter of a race, and dished up some great tech.

David EverettOctober 13, 2025

Gravel Racing

Third Time Lucky: Florian Vermeersch Takes Gravel World Championship with Stomping Day-Long Effort

Vermeersch improves on silver medals in 2023 and 2024, beating Biesterbos and Mohorič for the rainbow jersey.

Shane StokesOctober 12, 2025

Gravel Racing

UCI Gravel World Championships: Lorena Wiebes Defeats Marianne Vos in Gripping Finale

Wiebes wins after nail-biting final kilometer recapture of Shirin van Anrooij.

Shane StokesOctober 11, 2025

Road Racing

‘He Wants the Broadest List of Achievements’: Pidcock Wants It All, Starting With Wild Lombardia-Gravel Worlds Double

Cyclocross might be off the menu this winter, but Pidcock wants everything else he can get: 'Tom wants to compete and win whenever he starts.'

Jim CottonOctober 9, 2025

Gravel Racing

Pidcock, Vos Headline UCI Gravel Worlds Start List: Top North American Stars Avoiding Euro-Centric Worlds Again

Marquee North American stars show little interest in the Euro-centric UCI gravel worlds in its 4th edition as top roadies like Niewiadoma and Wellens dominate start list.

Andrew HoodOctober 9, 20251

Gravel Racing

Why so Many Roadies Chase a Rainbow Jersey at UCI Gravel Worlds They'll Never Wear

'Totally different from the road ... no hiding': Pidcock, Niewiadoma, Vos, and a mini-WorldTour peloton are in for a shock at gravel worlds.

Jim CottonOctober 8, 20252

Vuelta a España

With Road Worlds Too Steep, Jasper Philipsen Weighs Shot at Gravel World Title

With a climb-heavy road worlds course, Jasper Philipsen could be the latest European road star to target the UCI Gravel World Championships.

Andrew HoodSeptember 9, 2025

Gravel Racing

Lauf Gravel Worlds 2025 Preview: Earning the Name

Gravel Worlds in Nebraska might make things a bit confusing for the uninitiated, but make no mistake, it’s fought for its title and won’t relinquish it anytime soon.

Logan Jones-WilkinsAugust 21, 2025

Road Racing

UCI Unleashes Monster Road Race Route for French 2027 'Mega Worlds'

Cycle speedway, bike polo, and a reprisal of the iconic Sallanches road circuit to feature in the UCI 2027 combined format 'super world championships.'

Jim CottonApril 15, 20251

Gravel Racing

UCI Salvages 2025 Gravel World Championships with New Venue, Date

UCI confirms move to the Netherlands for gravel world championships after 'various constraints' forced shift from original venue.

Jim CottonApril 11, 2025

Gravel Racing

2025 Gravel Worlds in Limbo: UCI Pivots from Planned Race in Nice Due to ‘Technical Difficulties’

Governing body scrambling for new venue and date for UCI gravel world championships after ‘various constraints’ torpedo racing out of bustling French city.

Jim CottonFebruary 25, 2025

Gravel Racing

Valverde, Schiff Win Gravel World Series Opener in Spain

The series heads next to Brazil on March 9 where top riders qualify for the UCI gravel world championships.

The VELO TeamFebruary 16, 2025

Road Culture

Video: Shoddy Dave's Year In Review

From Damian Hurst to muddy happy people, Shoddy Dave takes us on a whirlwind tour of the best video of 2024.

David EverettDecember 25, 2024

Gravel Racing

80 and Still Going Strong: Bill Humphreys' Journey to the UCI Gravel World Championships

The octogenarian competed in Flanders last October, with a singular goal: to become a world champion.

Bill HumphreysDecember 4, 2024

Gravel Racing

Here Are the Details of the 2025 UCI Gravel World Series

With races from Kenya to Tasmania to Wales, the 2025 gravel worlds' qualifier calendar is the most diverse yet.

Betsy WelchNovember 12, 2024