I’ve ridden the 'pea gravel' of the Gravel World Championships, and I think the best riders are going to struggle on it
Not only are the UCI Gravel World Championships being held in one of the most remote and hard-to-reach places on the planet – the terrain is like nothing else on Earth
The UCI Gravel World Championships are currently underway in Nannup, Western Australia, attracting a significant crowd of cyclists, mechanics, teams, and fans. The remote location is challenging for attendees, as it is far from Perth, Western Australia, and comparable to being on Mars. The event is set in a unique pea gravel terrain, which even experienced gravel riders like defending champion Florian Vermeersch and Marianne Vos may struggle with.
In a recent experience covering a similar landscape, the author found that even seasoned riders found it difficult to ride on. British gravel champion Jenson Young echoed similar sentiments, describing the surface as unique and challenging, with no grip and the back wheel slipping easily, especially during climbs. Despite the difficulties, the organizers and locals are excited about the authenticity of the event, highlighting the real gravel and the community-built singletrack trails.
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