THE EVENT
The 2025 Edition will be held in accordance with the following regulations:
The first edition of the UCI GRAVEL WORLD SERIES BRAZIL will be held in Brazil on March 9, 2025, with the necessary authorizations from the International Cycling Union and the Brazilian Cycling Confederation.
The UCI Gravel World Series is made up of several sporting events around the world and is regulated by the International Cycling Union, in the UCI Cycling for All regulations, Chapter V.
https://www.ucigravelworldseries.com
This event is included in the UCI Gravel World Series calendar, and is the only official gravel cycling event for Elite/professional amateurs/age group qualifiers in Brazil for the UCI Gravel World Championship 2025.
CATEGORIES
GRAVEL GRANFONDO 110km to qualify for the UCI Gravel World Series (World Championship 2025)
ELITE MEN
ELITE WOMEN
19 - 34 years old, male and female
35 - 39 years old, male and female
40 - 44 years old, male and female
45 - 49 years old, male and female
50 - 54 years old, male
55 - 59 years old, male
*Category 15-18 years old male and female = PARTICIPATION without qualification for the World Cup.
GRAVEL MEDIOFONDO 60km to qualify for the UCI Gravel World Series (World Championships 2025)
50 - 54 years old, female
55 - 59 years old, female
60 - 64 years old, male and female
65 - 69 years old, male and female
70 - 74 years old, male and female
75 - 79 years old, male and female
MTB & GRAVEL RIDE 30 KM (CATEGORY WITHOUT QUALIFICATION FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP)
19 - 34 years old, male and female
35 - 39 years old, male and female
40 - 44 years old, male and female
45 - 49 years old, male and female
50 - 54 years old, male and female
55 - 59 years old, male and female
60 - 64 years old, male and female
65 - 69 years old, male and female
70 - 74 years old, male and female
75 - 79 years old, male and female
*This event does not include the PWD/PNE category, as this athlete has his qualification in the official Paracycling event (UCI ParaCycling Games).
The event is open to all cyclists, federated or not, of both sexes, over 15 years old (age by year of birth until 2025).
NOTE: In the case of qualifying for participation in the WORLD Championship, the athlete must be 19 years old on the date of the 2025 world event.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Gravel cycling has a long and rich history, dating back to the early days of cycling. When cycling racing first emerged around 150 years ago, most of the world's roads were unpaved, with only city centres having cobblestones and sidewalks. Extensive paving outside of urban centres didn't become common until the 20th century. This meant that the original cyclists were essentially gravel cyclists, navigating the dirt and gravel roads that connected cities.
Reborn in the Midwest around 2005 as Gravel Grinders, gravel events harken back to these early days of cycling, creating a new buzz in the cycling world as cyclists sought out new challenges. Following the US, other continents adopted the concept 10 years later and the gravel market is booming worldwide.
Targeting elites but also masters and amateurs, these events are long-distance bike races on mostly unpaved roads and paths with an adventurous and often challenging route through nature. Organizers are frequently switching to the format to deal with the difficult process of obtaining approvals to hold road races on public roads. It is the hybrid form of cycling that combines elements of mountain biking, cyclocross and road events.
The UCI Gravel World Series is a series of UCI-sanctioned races held around the world. Around 30 qualifying events will qualify the top 25% in each age group for the UCI Gravel World Championships, where the champions are awarded the coveted UCI rainbow jersey.
The UCI Gravel World Series is based on the highly successful UCI Gran Fondo World Series, which was launched in 2011 as a road qualifying series for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships with events of up to 8,000 riders and an annual World Championships with 3,000 participants. The UCI Gravel World Series has quickly evolved into a high-level elite gravel competition.
The greatest success of gravel racing is the discovery of new roads hidden in the countryside, where riders of all levels, from Worldtour elite level to amateurs, can share the same routes during these mass participation events.
The concept of the UCI Gravel World Series is focusing on very competitive riders, from the Pro Elite level to older riders who still want to compete at a high level at an older age, but also on fun riders who like to keep fit and finish the event.
In partnership with renowned Belgian sports marketing agency Golazo, which also manages the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, the UCI has created these Gravel World Series. This partnership will be responsible for the overall organisation, coordination and marketing aspects of the UCI Gravel World Series qualifying events.
KIT DELIVERY
LOCATION
UCI GRAVEL ARENA - Estrada Geral dos Macacos, Rural Area of ??Camboriú/SC
Friday 07/03/2025 - From 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday 08/03/2025 - From 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
UCI GRAVEL EXPO
07/03/2025 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
08/03/2025 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
09/03/2025 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Registration for the event entitles you to (varying according to the purchase option):
Kit with official Jersey-type Cycling Shirt
Event and sponsor gifts;
UCI Finisher Medal;
Personalized race number with name and nationality (for registrations validated until February 10, 2025);
Liquid and solid supplies along the event route (Granfondo/Mediofondo);
Hydration recovery area after the race (Granfondo/Mediofondo);
Recovery (fruit-food) in the finish area (Granfondo/Mediofondo);
Insurance, first aid and local medical assistance;
Classification through electronic chip;
Personal accident insurance in accordance with current law
