THE Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is set to hold its inaugural sanctioned gravel world championships series, with the first event to take place in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija on April 3, 2022.
While the final list of locations is yet to be revealed, races will be held in select event venues in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
The Trek UCI Gravel World Series Philippines event will include an 85km (qualifier distance for 19 to 49) and 62km course (qualifier distance for 50 and above) — the majority of the race is flat and fast. Starting in Vega Grande, located north of Bongabon, the 85km course is a mix of flat gravel roads along the river, forest roads, and dirt roads. The shorter, 62km course includes a shortcut to the same finishing point of the 85km course.
The first race of the Trek UCI Gravel World Series will coincide with Bongabon’s festive season. The celebration is a form of thanksgiving for a bountiful onion harvest.
