UCI Gravel World Championships 2022: Preview, elevation profiles, start list & broadcast
Thomas Goldmann
· 05.10.2022
The Road World Championships in Australia are barely over before the next World Cycling Championships are already on the programme. The first Gravel World Championships will be held in Veneto on 8 and 9 October 2022.
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Gravel World Championship 2022: The schedule
On Saturday, the women's elite, the men in the 50+ age group and the individual women's age groups will take to the track at the Gravel World Championships. The races will start at short intervals. The men's elite and the men aged 19-49 will then start on Sunday.
Saturday, 8 October
- 12:00, start women's elite
- 12:15 pm, start men 50+ years
- 12:20 pm, start of individual age groups for women
Sunday, 9 October
- 11:00 am, start men elite
- 11:10 am, start men 19-34 years & men 35-39 years
- 11:15 am, start men 40-44 years & men 45-49 years
The routes of the 2022 Gravel World Championships
There are three routes at the 2022 Gravel World Championships: 139.2 kilometres, 166.6 kilometres and 194.1 kilometres. All races start in Vicenza, run along the Bacchiglione river and finish in the medieval fortified town of Cittadella.
The majority of the routes are flat. However, there are two waves to contend with in the first 20 kilometres of each race.
The short route
After the climbs at the beginning, the route becomes flat. Only 700 metres of elevation gain have to be mastered on the 140-kilometre course. The route is mostly unpaved, with gravel, there is also a short cobblestone section and 31 per cent of the race is on asphalt.
All women's races and all men between the ages of 50 and 69 race over the 140 kilometre course.
The longer routes
The men's elite race is the only competition to be held over the long distance. It is the same route as the 140-kilometre course with two additional laps around the finish in Cittadella, each 27 kilometres long. This makes a total of around 194 kilometres with 800 metres of climbing. As with the shorter route, the road surface is mostly unpaved, with gravel and a short section of pavé. However, only 27 per cent of the route is on asphalt.
The men aged 19-49 will ride an additional lap, making a total of 166.6 kilometres.
Regulations for the 2022 Gravel World Championship
Qualification for the Gravel World Championship
At each one-day event of the UCI Gravel World Series, you could qualify for the Gravel World Championships. Based on the results of each race, the top 25 per cent of each race in each age group qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships. The 25 per cent is based on the number of starters in each age group and not the number of riders who finish the race.
There is also the option of being nominated by the national association. Each national federation has a quota of 20 starters across all classes that it can enter. The country in which the Gravel World Championships take place may enter 40 riders. Wildcards can only be awarded at the discretion of the UCI.
Riders who belong to a team registered with the UCI must start in the elite category (i.e. teams from the World Tour, Procontinental, Continental, mountain bike, cyclo-cross and track categories).
The bikes
Any type of bike is permitted at the 2022 Gravel World Championships - except e-bikes. The handlebars may be of any shape, but must be one piece and may not have handlebar ends or attachable extensions (triathlon handlebars and other handlebar extension systems are prohibited).
What happens in the event of a breakdown?
Riders are advised to carry their own spare tyres or inner tubes. There are mechanics in the refreshment zones. Wheel changes are permitted there. There will also be so-called intermediate zones where helpers will offer food and drinks and can help in the event of a defect. A complete wheel change is not permitted. Riders must cross the finish line with the same frame they started with.
Favourites for the 2022 Gravel World Championship: Which stars are taking part?
Numerous stars have announced their participation in the 2022 Gravel World Championships. First and foremost Mathieu van der Poel, who, after the Hotel scandal at the Road World Championships wants to write positive headlines again. With Peter Sagan, another top star of road cycling has confirmed his participation.
Former cyclo-cross world champion Zdenek Stybar, Greg Van Avermaet (2016 Olympic champion on the road), tour specialist Miguel Angel Lopez and three-time mountain bike marathon world champion Alban Lakata will also be at the start.
UCI-Gravel World Championship 2022: Start list men elite
- 1 Eric Pedersen (Sweden)
- 2 Jordan Schleck Ssekanwangi (Uganda)
- 3 Andrew Lydic (USA)
- 4 Gleb Karpenko (Estonia)
- 5 Jelle-Wietse Jongedijk (Netherlands)
- 6 Mihael Štajnar (Slovenia)
- 7 Nils Brun (Switzerland)
- 8 Toby Perry (Great Britain)
- 9 Tim Wollenberg (Germany)
- 10 Yevgeniy Fedorov (Kazakhstan)
- 11 Marco Marzani (Italy)
- 12 Mathijs Loman (Netherlands)
- 13 Travis Barrett (South Africa)
- 14 Jon Knolle (Germany)
- 15 Rossouw Bekker (South Africa)
- 16 Marco Gazzola (Italy)
- 17 Marc Pritzen (South Africa)
- 18 Nik Čemažar (Slovenia)
- 19 Jacob Vaughan (Great Britain)
- 20 Adam Blazevic (Australia)
- 21 Filippo Zana (Italy)
- 22 Per Christian Münstermann (Germany)
- 23 Sampo Malinen (Finland)
- 24 Travis Bramley (Great Britain)
- 25 Luca Colnaghi (Italy)
- 26 Juri Zanotti (Italy)
- 27 Salim Kipkembo (Kenya)
- 28 Robin Froidevaux (Switzerland)
- 29 Charles Kagimu (Uganda)
- 30 Yannis Voisard (Switzerland)
- 31 Alexis Roche (Ireland)
- 32 Luca Cibrario (Italy)
- 33 Seppe Rombouts (Belgium)
- 34 Luca Mozzato (Italy)
- 35 Samuele Zoccarato (Italy)
- 36 Enrico Zanoncello (Italy)
- 37 Raymund Buenaventura (Philippines)
- 38 Rasmus Gøtke (Denmark)
- 39 Moran Vermeulen (Austria)
- 40 Andreas Stokbro Nielsen (Denmark)
- 41 Felixjames Meo (New Zealand)
- 42 Adam Roberge (Canada)
- 43 Felix Ritzinger (Austria)
- 44 Max Larry (Luxembourg)
- 45 Ryan Christensen (New Zealand)
- 46 Matthew Bird (Australia)
- 47 Matthew Stamatis (South Africa)
- 48 Gert Kivistik (Estonia)
- 49 Richard Jansen (Netherlands)
- 50 Frederik Scheske (Germany)
- 51 Mattia Viel (Italy)
- 52 Henry Baird (Australia)
- 53 Mathieu Van der Poel (Netherlands)
- 54 Filippo Fiorelli (Italy)
- 55 Jacob Peterson (USA)
- 56 Xavier Jové Riart (Andorra)
- 57 Bram Rombouts (Belgium)
- 58 Rick Nobel (Netherlands)
- 59 Davide Ballerini (Italy)
- 60 Piotr Havik (Netherlands)
- 61 Dirk Nel (South Africa)
- 62 Thom Bonder (Netherlands)
- 63 Sebastian Schönberger (Austria)
- 64 Clément Fernandez (Belgium)
- 65 Freddy Ovett (Australia)
- 66 Jacob Langham (Australia)
- 67 Matthew Beers (South Africa)
- 68 Leonardo Basso (Italy)
- 69 Niels Verdijck (Belgium)
- 70 Ivar Slik (Netherlands)
- 71 Josep Termens (Spain)
- 72 Davide Gabburo (Italy)
- 73 Marko Pavlic (Slovenia)
- 74 Magnus Cort-Nielsen (Denmark)
- 75 Lilian Calmejane (France)
- 76 Gianni Vermeersch (Belgium)
- 77 Carlos Verona (Spain)
- 78 Alexey Lutsenko (Kazakhstan)
- 79 Lawrence Naesen (Belgium)
- 80 Julien Trarieux (France)
- 81 Metheven Bond (Great Britain)
- 82 Jan-Frederik Finoulst (Belgium)
- 83 Diederik Deelen (Netherlands)
- 84 Markus Auvinen (Finland)
- 85 Lachlan Morton (Australia)
- 86 Josemaria Sanchez Ruiz (Spain)
- 87 Griffin Easter (USA)
- 88 Hendrik Kruger (South Africa)
- 89 Seven Devalckeneer (Belgium)
- 90 Nicholas Pettina (Italy)
- 91 Jonas Orset (Norway)
- 92 Mantas Staliunas (Lithuania)
- 93 Michael Mottram (Great Britain)
- 94 Tao Quéméré (France)
- 95 Jasper Ockeloen (Netherlands)
- 96 Richard Larsén (Sweden)
- 97 Bram Imming (Netherlands)
- 98 Robert Jenko (Slovenia)
- 99 Peter Sagan (Slovakia)
- 100 Pol Weisgerber (Luxembourg)
- 101 Tim Diederich (Luxembourg)
- 102 Nathan Haas (Australia)
- 103 Alois Falenta (France)
- 104 Olivier Leroy (France)
- 105 Thibault Sabatier (France)
- 106 Cristian Cominelli (Italy)
- 107 Sascha Weber (Germany)
- 108 Sacha Modolo (Italy)
- 109 Philipp Bützow (Luxembourg)
- 110 Daniel Federspiel (Austria)
- 111 Seppe Odeyn (Belgium)
- 112 Janosch Wintermantel (Germany)
- 113 Daniel Oss (Italy)
- 114 Sebastian Einsle (Luxembourg)
- 115 Alessandro Demarchi (Italy)
- 116 Paul Voss (Germany)
- 117 Wolfgang Brandl (Germany)
- 118 Zdenek Stybar (Czech Republic)
- 119 Christian Kreuchler (Germany)
- 120 Greg Van Avermaet (Belgium)
- 121 Rafael Visinelli (Italy)
- 122 David Van Orsdel (USA)
- 123 Sergio Mantecon Guetierrez (Spain)
- 124 Nicholas Roche (Ireland)
- 125 Thomas Bundgaard (Denmark)
- 126 Riccardo Chiarini (Italy)
- 127 Matthew Shepherd (Australia)
- 128 Francesco Failli (Italy)
- 129 Mat Stephens (USA)
- 130 Julen Zubero Aldekoa (Spain)
- 131 Alberto Losada (Spain)
- 132 Daniel Moreno Fernandez (Spain)
- 133 Lubos Pelanek (Czech Republic)
- 134 Alban Lakata (Austria)
- 135 Antonio Ortiz Barranco (Spain)
- 136 Davide Rebellin (Italy)
- 137 Matthias Schnapka (Germany)
- 138 Miguel Angel Lopez Moreno (Colombia)
Lauren De Crescenzo will lead the women's field. However, she will compete with Elisa Longo Borghini, Mountain bike superstar Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and gravel specialists like Argentina's Sofia Gomez Villafane.
The complete start list for the women's elite
- 1 Fariba Hashimi (Afghanistan)
- 2 Mary Aleper (Uganda)
- 3 Darcie Richards (Australia)
- 4 Tiffany Keep (South Africa)
- 5 Yoldoz Hashimi (Afghanistan)
- 6 Mika Söderström (Sweden)
- 7 Letizia Borghesi (Italy)
- 8 Madeleine Nutt (Great Britain)
- 9 Sofia Bertizzolo (Italy)
- 10 Sina Frei (Switzerland)
- 11 Maaike Coljé (Netherlands)
- 12 Chiara Teocchi (Italy)
- 13 Tessa Neefjes (Netherlands)
- 14 Catherine Colyn (South Africa)
- 15 Puck Moonen (Netherlands)
- 16 Svenja Betz (Germany)
- 17 Janine Schneider (Germany)
- 18 Riejanne Markus (Netherlands)
- 19 Danielle Shrosbree (Great Britain)
- 20 Ilaria Sanguineti (Italy)
- 21 Lija Laizane (Latvia)
- 22 Marta Romeu (Spain)
- 23 Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (France)
- 24 Elisa Longo Borghini (Italy)
- 25 Jade Treffeisen (Germany)
- 26 Emma Porter (Ireland)
- 27 Barbara Guarischi (Italy)
- 28 Lauren Decrescenzo (USA)
- 29 Sarah Sturm (USA)
- 30 Annabel Fisher (Great Britain)
- 31 Holly Mathews (USA)
- 32 Hayley Simmonds (Great Britain)
- 33 Tiffany Cromwell (Australia)
- 34 Rasa Leleivyte (Lithuania)
- 35 Laura Martin Perez (Spain)
- 36 Lauren Stephens (USA)
- 37 Carolin Schiff (Germany)
- 38 Eva Lechner (Italy)
- 39 Hanna Johansson (Sweden)
- 40 Fabienne Schaus (Luxembourg)
- 41 Anna Giesen (Germany)
- 42 Amanda Voss (Germany)
- 43 Emily Newsom (USA)
- 44 Rachel Neylan (Italy)
- 45 Pauline Sabin Teyssedre (France)
- 46 Carin Winell (Sweden)
- 47 Simona Mazzucotelli (Italy)
- 48 Sofia Gomez Villafrane (Argentina)
Gravel World Championship 2022: TV broadcast & stream
The 2022 Gravel World Championships can be seen on the paid Eurosport player. The races will not be shown on free TV on Eurosport 1.
The transmission times
- Saturday, 08.10.: 14:00-16:00 Women's race
- Sunday, 09.10.: 14:00-16:00 Men's race
