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UCI Gravel World Championships 2023
October 6th
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Why Book This Trip?
The 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships will be in Veneto, Italy on Saturday, October 7 & Sunday, October 8, 2023. Qualify in Canada (Blue Mountains Gravel Fondo) or the US (Highlands ravel Classic) in Fayetteville or any other event in the 2023 UCI Gravel World Series and you will have a chance at the rainbow jersey in Italy!
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: https://ucigravelworldseries.com/en/calendar/
The women elite race on Saturday, October 7 on a flat & fast 87 mile course while the men elite race 120 miles on Sunday. The men’s race covers the same route the women ride with the addition of two local laps of 16.7 miles. All races start in Vicenza with finish in nearby Cittadella.
Amateur and masters’ riders have the opportunity to race with the pros. Starting in later waves, they battle it out for a world title in their respective age groups. Female ag group qualifiers and men (50+) race on Saturday while men (age 19 – 49) start behind the men elite on Sunday.
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method that allows you to spread your payments out for your booking.
Share the same start line as professional riders: In 2022 a host of top stars were on the start line in Italy. 2023 promises another great line-up.
Book with the official travel partner : 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 with local guides and support vehicle to show you the terrain and beauty of this area.
Mechanical support: Available all weekend, our expert mechanics are there to make sure your bike is race ready.
What's Included?
Accommodation
4* Hotel in Cittadella
Meals Included
Breakfast and Dinner included
Mechanic
Mechanic available all weekend
Guided Rides
Guided rides with support van
Transfer
Transfer to the start in Vicenza
After Party
At our hotel after the race
Additional Extra - Bike rental
Coming Soon
Additional Extras - Transfer
Airport Transfers from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Itinerary
Day To Day
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel in Cittadella today or plan to arrive at Venice Airport (VCE) and make use of our optional airport transfers. We will welcome you at the airport and your coach will be waiting to transfer you and your bike to your hotel.
Our hotel
The hotel is a 4* hotel in the center of Cittadella. Your stay includes a American breakfast and dinner to nourish you the night before your ride. Bike storage and free Wi-Fi are provided.
What about my bike?
You can bring your own bike and store it safely at the hotel. Our mechanic will be available this afternoon at the hotel to assist you with building your own bike after travel.
Event Registration
You must register for the event and collect your race pack. The registration venue is at the following location in Cittadella: Palazzo Pretorio, Via Guglielmo Marconi 30, Cittadella (PD)
Registration is possible at the below times today:
- Thursday October 6th 2023 – From 09.00 to 18.00
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at our chosen hotel in Cittadella today. Please ensure that you arrive in time to check-in, prepare your bike plus collect your race pack and register for the event.
Guided Ride (for those who arrived yesterday)
After breakfast and any final bike adjustments, we will take you on a supported, guided ride exploring the course.
After the ride, please make your way to the event expo in Cittadella to collect your race pack and attend the technical briefing for tomorrow’s event.
Event Registration
You must register for the event and collect your race pack. The registration venue is at the following location in Cittadella: Palazzo Pretorio, Via Guglielmo Marconi 30, Cittadella (PD)
Registration is possible at the below times today:
- Thursday October 6th 2023 – From 09.00 to 18.00
- Friday October 7th 2023 – From 09.00 to 18.00
From 17.00 – Riders briefing age groups world championships at Torre di Malta, Cittadella (PD)
Today is the day! We have an early start this morning. Early breakfasts are arranged in the hotel restaurants (if included with your chosen accommodation).
Getting to the start in Vicenza
As we are staying in Cittadella and the start is in Vicenza, we provide a convenient bike transport to the start line. We will depart the hotel in plenty of time ahead of the start of the racing today. Our team will be available this morning if you have any last-minute mechanical issues, or if you need any other assistance.
Start times in Vicenza
- 12:00 – Women elite
- 12:15 – Men 50+
- 12:20 – Women Age Groups
Podium ceremonies in Cittadella
- +/- 16.00 – Women Elite
- 18:00 – Age Groups
Today is the day! We have an early start this morning. Early breakfasts are arranged in the hotel restaurants (if included with your chosen accommodation).
Getting to the start in Vicenza
As we are staying in Cittadella and the start is in Vicenza, we provide a convenient bike transport service to the start line. We will depart the hotel in plenty of time ahead of the start of the racing today. Our team will be available this morning if you have any last-minute mechanical issues, or if you need any other assistance.
Start times in Vicenza
- 11:00 AM – Men elites
- 11:10 AM – Men 19-34 & 35-39
- 11:15 AM Men 40-44 & 45-49
Podium ceremonies
- 4:00 PM – Men Elite
- 4:15 PM – Age Groups
Dinner and after-party at the hotel
More About the Event
Join the Sportive Breaks team and stay with us in Cittadella for 3 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, bike rental and massages are also available.
2022 UCI Gravel World Championships
In 2022, 552 riders registered for the first edition, representing 38 different nationalities. In the Women Elite category on Saturday, French multi-discipline talent Pauline Ferrand Prevot took the world title and the first Gravel rainbow jersey.
In the Men’s Elite Race on Sunday 9 October, several talented cyclists from several different cycling disciplines took the start. Mathieu van der Poel was on the start line with former MTB marathon World Champion Alban Lakata and road cyclists like Peter Sagan, Greg Van Avermaet, Alexey Lutsenko, U23 world champion Yevgeniy Fedorov, Magnus Cort Nielsen, Zdenek Stybar, Davide Ballerini, Daniel Oss, Lilian Calmejane, Carlos Verona and Alessandro De Marchi. Belgian Gianni Vermeersch took the inaugural title.
Each UCI Gravel World Series event of the 2022-2023 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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You are in safe hands
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have been organizing cycling trips for more than 25 years.
Plenty to choose from
We offer the largest selection of European Gran Fondo and Cyclo-Sportive events.
Spread your payments
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Logistics covered
We know the routes and we know the roads. We know how the event works and the best hotels for the start and finish. We organize everything for you; transfers, bike transport, additional fuel stops, local guides, mechanical support and more.
