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UCI Gravel World Championships 2025
October 11 & 12, 2025 – Zuid-Limburg, Netherlands
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Dates
Thursday 9th - Monday 13th
By Qualification Only
UCI Gravel World Champs
From
$1,133 per person
The 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships in South Limburg with Sportive Breaks
The 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships will take place on October 11 & 12, 2025.
The 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships will take place in South Limburg in the Netherlands, on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025. You can qualify and try to win the rainbow jersey in your age group by qualifying at any event in the UCI Gravel World Series.
The UCI Gravel World series is a series of qualifier events in different countries that allows amateur cyclists to qualify for the World Championship by finishing in the top 25% in their age category. The UCI Gravel World Championships first took place in 2022 with a stellar field of pro cyclists sharing the start line with amateur riders. Check out the full list of qualifying events here: ucigravelworldseries.com/en/calendar/
Details of the race courses and weekend schedule are yet to be announced.
Amateur and masters riders race together with the pros. They start in later waves as they battle it out for a world title in their respective age groups. Women age groups and men over 50 race on Saturday while men of the age groups 19 to 49 start behind the men elite on Sunday.
Sportive Breaks and the UCI Gravel World Championships
Sportive Breaks were the official travel partner for the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Perth, Scotland. Our 2024 host was experienced race director Rowland Summerlin. Rowland was the race director for the 2023 UCI Gran Fondo Worlds in Perth and for the now defunct Tour of Cambridgeshire. He is currently the race director for UCI Gravel World Series event the Gralloch and experienced as ‘Chef de Mission’ for Team GB age group world championships. Rowland will again fulfil this role for Sportive Breaks in Aalborg, Cyprus and also in Leuven for the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships. In Leuven, Rowland was on hand to answer all questions you may have had on the world championships.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Share the same start line as professional riders: In 2022 and 2023 a host of top stars were on the start line in Italy.
Book with the local specialists : We offer the best support and have hotels in the best locations. Our team’s local knowledge and wealth of experience will give you an advantage over your competitors.
Guided warm up rides: Daily warm up rides taking in this beautiful area led by our ride guides with support van.
Mechanical support: On hand all weekend, our expert mechanics are there to make sure your bike is in perfect condition.
What's Included & Optional Extras
Accommodation
4* Hotel in center of Maastricht
Meals Included
Breakfast included
Guided Ride
Guided recon ride with support van
Mechanical Assistance
Mechanic available all weekend
Optional Extra - Bike rental
Range of gravel bikes from $351
Optional Extra - Airport Shuttle
Return Transfers from/to Brussels Airport for $169
Packages and Prices
4 Nights at 4* Hotel Crowne Plaza in Maastricht
- $1,133 per person based on two people sharing a twin room (2 separate beds) or a double room (1 large bed)
- $1,646 based on a single occupancy of a room
Included with your package
- Stay at the Crowne Plaza in the center of Maastricht
- Daily breakfasts
- The services of our bike guide and bike mechanic
- Guided recon ride
- Transport to the start/finish of the race (details to follow)
- All taxes are included
Optional Extras
- Return Airport Transfer – departing Brussels Airport (BRU) at 12noon on Thursday 9th (for flights landing before 11am) and departing at 9am Monday 13th (for flights departing after 12.30) – $169
- Private Airport Transfers – if your flights don’t match the set transfer times, we can arrange a private transfer – email us for a quote
- Bike Rental – Canyon Grizl 6 – $351
- Bike Rental – Ridley Kanzo Adventure – $385
- Bike Rental – Ridley Kanzo Speed Carbon – $446Â
Itinerary
Day To Day
Either make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in Maastricht today or book our optional airport transfers.
Our group transfer leaves Brussels Airport (BRU) at 12noon, in line with flights landing before 11am.
Private shuttles are available on request for flights landing at different times or arriving into different airports. Please contact us for advice on getting to Maastricht..
Our hotel
The hotel is a 4* hotel in the center of Maastricht. Your stay includes breakfast. Other meals are not included, but there are plenty of restaurants and shops just a short walk from the hotel. The hotel has secure bike storage and free Wi-Fi.
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike as bikes can be safely stored at the hotel. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with building your own bike after travel.
Breakfast is provided every day at our hotel. Our mechanic will be available this morning if you have any problems with your bike.
Guided Ride
We will take you on a supported, guided ride exploring the course.
Event Registration
You must register for the event and collect your race pack in person. Details of registration times and location to follow.
Race Briefing
This evening we will brief you on details of the race and the logistics for the weekend.
Today is the day! Breakfast is arranged in the hotel restaurant.
Getting to the start
As we are staying in Maastricht, we may offer transport to the start if the start is too far from our hotel. Details will be confirmed once the route has been announced. Our team will be available this morning if you have any last-minute mechanical issues, or if you need any other assistance.
Getting back from the finish
The finish location is TBC so we may provide transport if it is too far away. It may be possible to ride back after you finish but our team will be present at the finish should anyone require any assistance.
Start times TBC
In 2024, the races started from 12noon onwards.
Podium ceremonies at the finish
These will take place this afternoon – details TBC.
Registration for Sunday’s race – TBC
Registration should be possible today for anyone racing tomorrow.
Today is the day! Breakfast is arranged in the hotel restaurant.
Getting to the start
As we are staying in Maastricht, we may offer transport to the start if the start is too far from our hotel. Details will be confirmed once the route has been announced. Our team will be available this morning if you have any last-minute mechanical issues, or if you need any other assistance.
Getting back from the finish
The finish location is TBC so we may provide transport if it is too far away. It may be possible to ride back after you finish but our team will be present at the finish should anyone require any assistance.
Start times TBC
In 2024, the races started from 12noon onwards.
Podium ceremonies at the finish
These will take place this afternoon – details TBC.
Bike packing
Our mechanics will be able to assist you this evening if you require assistance packing your bike.
After breakfast, please check out of the hotel. Our airport transfer to Brussels Airport departs at 9am. The journey takes up to 90 minutes, so please only book this transfer if your flight departs after 1.30pm.
More About the Event
Join the Sportive Breaks team and stay with us in Leuven for 3 or 4 nights at our Team Hotel. Your package includes all support and a guided warm-up ride from our team in the run up to your event. Airport transfers are also available.
2023 UCI Gravel World Championships
In 2023 the event was held in Italy. In the Women Elite category on Saturday, Kasia Niewiadoma took the rainbow jersey with an epic solo attack 20KM from the finish.
In the Men’s Elite Race on Sunday 8 October, the big names from other cycling disciplines like Wout Van Aert, Matej Mohoric, Cameron Mason and Florian Vermeersch were all there to battle for the finish line. In the end, Slovenian rider Matej Mohoric took the win.Â
Each UCI Gravel World Series event of the 2023-2024 seasons grants qualification rights for the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships. Events Calendar available here. Based on the results of each race, the first 25% of athletes in each age group will be qualified for the UCI Gravel World Championships. The 25% is calculated based on the number of starters in each age group, and not on the number of riders having finished the race. In addition, the first three riders of each official age category will qualify directly for the UCI Gravel World Championships, independently of the number of starters in that age group. Riders must finish the race to gain qualification. The age categories of the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships are: All rules are available here
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Logistics covered
We know the routes, we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organise everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional feed stops, rep support and more.
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