Gravel is all about grit and embraces variety. That applies to both race routes and the competitors themselves, where variable conditions and terrain often present unpredictable equipment and fitness challenges to even the most experienced pro riders.
The fourth edition of the UCI Gravel World Championships in Zuid-Limburg this weekend hits the mark for fast, Classics-style competitions this Saturday and Sunday. There is Dutch territory that has been featured in the Amstel Gold Race, which lures the legends of the WorldTour and Women's WorldTour this year - Lorena Wiebes, Marianne Vos and Tim Merlier (Netherlands), Tim Wellens (Belgium) and Romain Bardet (France).
