The Gralloch 2025 | Trek UCI Gravel World Series

The Gralloch returns for a third edition in May 2025.

Combining a race, a one-day gravel classic and the first UCI Gravel World Series event ever hosted in Britain, The Gralloch is set to quickly establish itself at the heart of the UK gravel racing calendar.

Almost entirely off road, riders will tackle around 111km across the hills of the Galloway Forest Park on some of the best gravel in the UK.

A qualification event for the UCI Gravel World Championships next autumn, riders will race in their Masters Age groups.

Where is it?

The Gralloch takes place in South-West Scotland.

Based in the town of Gatehouse of Fleet close to the Galloway coast, the UK’s first top level gravel race will criss-cross the stunning Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere.

What is it?

The Gralloch will take riders deep into the hills of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere on a challenging route.

While the exact course is yet to be finalised, riders will tackle around 110km almost entirely on firm gravel. With around 1700m of climbing the race is sure to be a tough day in the saddle.

A true gravel classic in the making. Expect thrilling, action packed racing on the UK’s best gravel.

A race licence is not required to take part in The Gralloch.

UCI Gravel World Series

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is cycling’s world governing body, and their Gravel World Series is the highest level series of events in the world.

The ambition is for the Series to attract all, from professional elite riders, through older competitive riders to those who just want to finish.

Based on the UCI’s Gran Fondo series, each of the events provides a qualification pathway to the Gravel World Championships in September 2024.

Entry includes:

✔ Fully signed and marked route
✔ Feed stations with sports nutrition and tools
✔ Professional timing
✔ GPS tracking of all riders
✔ Lead and following vehicles
✔ Broom wagon
✔ Medals for World Championships qualifiers
✔ Podium ceremony for all age groups