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2025 UCI Gravel World Championships
Confirmed location: Maastricht, Zuid-Limburg, Netherlands
11 and 12 October 2025 – Dates confirmed
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The 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships in Zuid-Limburg
with Sportive Breaks
You’ve Qualified. We’ll Handle the Rest. Join Sportive Breaks at the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships in Maastricht, Netherlands. The start of the event is in the small town of Beek located at 10 miles (15km) from our hotel in Maastricht and the finish on both days is in Maastricht at just 1 mile (1.6km) from our hotel.Â
You’ve earned your place on the start line — now let Sportive Breaks take care of everything else for your journey to the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships in Maastricht. Our rider-focused travel packages are designed to give you the best possible race weekend, with expert support and stress-free logistics from start to finish.
Focus on your race. We’ll handle the rest — so you can arrive prepared, confident, and ready to take on the world’s biggest gravel stage.
Your package with Sportive Breaks includes a stay for 3 or 4 nights at hotel Crowne Plaza in Maastricht. Our experienced team will provide you with secure bike transport and on-site mechanical support as well as guided course recons and insights from cycling experts. Enjoy the camaraderie of travelling with fellow qualified athletes. Airport transfers and gravel bike rental can be added to your booking.
The 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships will take place on 11 and 12 October 2025 in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Maastricht is the capital of the Zuid-Limburg province of the Netherlands and is well-known for also being the location of the Amstel Gold Race, the only UCI World Tour event in the Netherlands. You can qualify and try to win the rainbow jersey in your age group by qualifying in the top 25% at the Gralloch in Scotland or any other event in the 2025 UCI Gravel World Series.
The women’s elite race is on Saturday 11 October 2025 while the men’s elite race is on Sunday 12 October 2025. Amateur and masters’ riders can 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.
All 2025 qualifier events can be found here https://ucigravelworldseries.com/en/calendar/Â
Spread your payments: Our payment plan is an interest-free payment method where you will have the opportunity to spread payment for your booking.
Chef de Misson:Â Our Lead guide will be there to support you throughout the trip.Â
Share the same start line as professional riders: In 2024 a host of top stars were on the start line in Leuven, Belgium including Mathieu van der Poel and Marianne Vos.
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 ride:Â Warm up ride taking in this beautiful area led by our ride guide with a support van.
Mechanical support: On hand all weekend, our expert mechanics are there to make sure your bike is in perfect nick.
What's Included?
Accommodation
3 or 4 nights at Hotel Crowne Plaza Maastricht
Meals Included
Breakfast included
Mechanic
Mechanic available all weekend
Guided Rides
Guided rides with support van
Chef de Mission
Experienced Host to handle the stresses so you can focus on the race
In Resort Transfers
Depending on the location of the start and/or the finish we provide transport for you and your bike.
Gravel Bike Rental
Selection of Gravel Bikes available to rent from £260
Airport Transfers
From BRU (Brussels International Airport) at set times on Thursday and Monday available at £125 per person return
Packages and Prices
Join us for the 2025 Gravel World Championships. We will have mechanics and support staff to assist you during your trip. Stay for three of four nights at our hotel in Maastricht.
Three Nights (Thursday – Sunday)
- £709 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds)
- £994 based on a single occupancy of a room.Â
Four Nights (Thursday – Monday)
- £839 per person based on two people sharing a twin (2 single beds)
- £1219 based on a single occupancy of a room.Â
Included with your weekend
- 3 or 4 nights at Hotel Crowne Plaza Maastricht
- Daily breakfasts
- All taxes
- The services of our bike guide and bike mechanic
- Guided rides with support vehicle
- Experienced Chef du Mission
- In-Resort Transport to the start/finish (depending on the route)
Also available
- Airport transfers from Brussels Airport at set times at £125 per person
- Gravel Bike Rental from £260 per bike for the weekend – More information
Bike Rental Availability
- Canyon Grizl 6 – £260
- Ridley Kanzo Adventure – £285
- Ridley Kanzo Speed Carbon -£330
Itinerary
Day To Day
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel today. We are staying at hotel Crowne Plaza in the centre of Maastricht on a B&B basis.
Airport Transfer from BRU (Brussels International)
We will provide one group transfer from Brussels Airport today which departs the airport at 12.00. We will welcome you at the airport and the transport vehicle will be waiting outside the terminal. We will also transport your bike in its box or bag.
Our hotel
The hotel is hotel Crowne Plaza Maastricht. Your stay includes breakfast. The hotel has secure bike storage and free Wi-Fi.
What about my bike?
Your bike 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.
Bike Rental
Ideal for those travelling from further afield who don’t want to risk travelling with their own bike we offer a bike rental service. The bike will be delivered and fitted by our mechanic today. We offer 3 different models from £260 – More info
Welcome Meeting
Our Chef de Mission will invite you to a casual get together this evening so you can meet your fellow competitors and learn about the weekend ahead.
Please make your own arrangements to arrive at our hotel 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 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 TBC. Registration is possible today from TBC. Registration may also be available on the morning of your race (TBC), but we advise you to register today to avoid having to rush.Â
Race Briefing
Join us this evening for a race briefing for tomorrow’s event.
Today is the day! We have an early start this morning. Breakfast is provided 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 is in 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 – 12:00 onwards
- 12:00 – Women elite
- 12:15 to 12:24 – Men 50+
- 12:20 to 12:25 – Women Age Groups
Podium ceremonies at the finish
These will take place between 15:00 – 17:30 in TBC.
Registration for Sunday’s race
For men up to 49 years old racing tomorrow, registration is near the start line in TBC
Registration is possible today from 08:00 to 16:00 (TBC).
This evening we will have a post race gathering at the hotel plus we will assist with re-packing bikes pre-travel for those departing tomorrow.
Please check out today if you have booked a 3-night stay.
Today is the day! We have an early start this morning. Early breakfasts are arranged in the hotel restaurant. Registration is possible this morning in TBC from 8:00 – 10:00 AM, but we strongly advise riders to register on Saturday (TBC).
Getting to the start
Our team will be available this morning if you have any last-minute mechanical issues, or if you need any other assistance. Transport my be offered if the start is too far.
Getting back from the finish
It is hopefully possible to ride back after you finish but we will provide transport if it’s too far. Our team will be present at the finish should anyone require any assistance.
Start times TBC
- 12:00 – Men elites -TBC
- 12:07 to 12:09 – Men 19-34 & 35-39 – TBC
- 12:09 to 12:11 – Men 40-44 & 45-49 – TBC
Podium ceremonies
These will take place between 14:30 – 17:30 in Maastricht TBC
This evening we will have a post race gathering at the hotel plus we will assist with re-packing bikes pre-travel.
After breakfast, please check out of the hotel and depart. Our airport transfers to Brussels Airport departs after breakfast at 09.00. The transfer takes up tom 90 minutes so please book flights that depart after 12.30 to make use of this transfer.
Strava Routes
2025 UCI Gravel World ChampionshipsÂ
Official Route to be announced.
More About the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships
Join the Sportive Breaks team and stay with us in Maastricht 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. Each UCI Gravel World Series event of the 2024-2025 seasons grants qualification rights for the 2025 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.Â
2025 UCI Gravel World Championships
Limburg will be hosting the fourth edition of the UCI Gravel World Championships, first held in Veneto, Italy in 2022 and 2023. Flanders, Belgium hosted last year’s event.
2024 UCI Gravel World Championships
The 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships were the 3rd edition of this event and they took place in Belgium. Mathieu van der Poel and Marianne Vos were the winners.
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
About Maastricht
Discover Maastricht: Host of the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships
Get ready to explore one of Europe’s hidden cycling gems — Maastricht, a historic city in the southern Netherlands, and the proud host region of the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships. Set in the stunning Zuid-Limburg region, this is your chance to experience world-class gravel racing in a destination made for cyclists.
Why Maastricht?
Tucked between Belgium and Germany, Maastricht is a city steeped in culture, history, and a deep love for cycling. Its cobbled streets, vibrant squares, and riverside charm create the perfect atmosphere for a cycling getaway. And with its central location in Europe, it’s easily accessible for international riders and fans alike.
A Cycling Heartland
Zuid-Limburg is no stranger to pro cycling. As start location of the Amstel Gold race and its mega popular amateur event which takes place in the same weekend, the region has hosted top-tier events and produced elite riders like Tom Dumoulin. With its rolling hills, punchy climbs, and scenic routes, this area offers the kind of terrain that gravel riders dream of.
About the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships
Originally planned for Nice, the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships will now take place on October 11–12, 2025, in Zuid-Limburg, including Maastricht and the surrounding towns of Beek and Beekdaelen. Organised by Golazo, the event promises challenging courses, incredible scenery, and unforgettable racing.
Expect a full weekend of action — from elite men’s and women’s races to vibrant fan zones and local festivities. Whether you’re coming to race, ride the route, or just soak in the atmosphere, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Getting to Maastricht
Maastricht is well-connected and easy to reach from across Europe:
By Air:
The closest airport is Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), just 15 minutes from the city centre. For more international routes, Brussels (BRU), Eindhoven (EIN), and Düsseldorf (DUS) airports are all within a 1–1.5 hour drive.
By Train:
Maastricht is easily accessible by rail, with direct connections from major Dutch cities like Amsterdam and Utrecht. From Brussels, Liège, or Aachen, regular services make travel seamless from Belgium and Germany.
By Car:
Maastricht sits close to the borders of Belgium and Germany, making it a convenient drive from much of Western Europe. Expect scenic roads and good motorway access.
By Bike:
For the adventurous, Maastricht is part of several EuroVelo and long-distance cycling routes — arrive in true cycling style!
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