Gravel Chile
📍 Los Rios, Chile
gravel
Date
6 September 2026
Difficulty
gravel
Gravel Bogota
Chia Bogota, Colombia · 02 August 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
This UCI Gravel World Series event near Bogota, Colombia, offers challenging courses of 62km (995m elevation) and 119km (1530m elevation) with over 60% gravel terrain, starting at a high altitude of 2561m.
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- 62km · 119km
- Elevation
- 1,530 m
- Surface
- gravel, tarmac
- Typical W/kg
- 3.2–4.2
Rider fit
Who it's for
This race is ideal for experienced gravel cyclists seeking a demanding high-altitude challenge with substantial climbing and mixed terrain.
Who will struggle
Riders unaccustomed to racing at altitudes above 2500m, or those unprepared for sustained steep climbs on gravel, will likely find this event particularly difficult.
Training focus
Training should prioritize high-intensity interval work to improve power at altitude, extensive long endurance rides with significant climbing, and developing strong gravel handling skills.
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FAQs
What are the available race distances and categories?+
The race offers a 119km course for Elites, men 19-59, and women 19-49, and a 62km course for men 60+ and women 50+.
What is the total elevation gain for each course?+
The long course (119km) has 1530m of elevation, and the mediofondo course (62km) has 995m of elevation.
What is the course surface like?+
61% of the course is on gravel, with the final sections mostly on paved roads leading back to the finish.
What are the key climbs on the long course?+
There are four significant climbs: 5.4km at 6.2% avg (at 15.3km), 4.6km at 9.8% avg (at 34.6km), 7.0km at 3.2% avg (at 68.4km), and 2.3km at 3.8% avg (at 84.6km).
What is the race's starting elevation and maximum altitude?+
The race starts at an elevation of 2561m and reaches a maximum elevation of 3036m.
Where is the race located?+
The race is organized in Chia, near the capital city of Bogota, Colombia, starting in front of Colegio Cumbres.
