The 2023 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships is set to take place in Gering, Nebraska, on September 9th, and if you can’t be there in person, there are still plenty of ways to stay engaged with the action. From timing points to support systems, here’s everything you need to know to follow along with this thrilling event.
First things first, make sure to bookmark the following link: [link]. This will be your go-to resource for updates, live tracking, and more.
With a challenging 131-mile course ahead, the race will have five timing points strategically placed along the route. Timing point 1 will greet riders just after the 52-mile split, welcoming the 88 and 131-mile riders. Timing point 2 awaits the 131-mile riders just after the 88-mile split. Timing point 3 will be at the red gate in the Wildcat Hills recreation area, allowing 52, 88, and 131-mile riders to pass through. Timing point 4 sits at the top of the final climb at Roubidoux Pass, exclusively for the 131-mile riders. The last timing point will be on Cemetery Rd, approximately 1.6 miles from the finish line. All racers will pass through this final timing point.
To ensure you don’t miss any of the action, take note of the start times for each category:
– Men’s Elite Open: Start Time – 6:30am MT
– Female Elite Open: Start Time – 6:45am MT
– Non-Binary, Men and Women Singlespeed, 131 Adventure Ride, 19-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, Para BVI, Para C4, and Para C5: Start Time – 7:00am MT
– Men and Women 15-16, 65-69, 70-74, 75+, 52 Adventure Ride, Para C1, Para C2, Para C3, Para H4, and Para H5: Start Time – 7:30am MT
– Men and Women 17-18, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, and 88 Adventure Ride: Start Time – 8:00am MT
– Men and Women 11-12, 13-14, Para H1, Para H2, Para H3, and 24 Adventure Ride: Start Time – 8:30am MT
Once the race is complete, you can find a full list of the final results by visiting the provided link. Stay up to date on the leaderboard and see who will be crowned the champions of the 2023 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships.
This year, the organizers have implemented the TraQCentral system to manage support requests and enhance the rider experience. With the TraQCentral mobile app as the primary method for requesting support, riders can expect efficient, well-communicated, accurate, and rapid responses. Additionally, TraQCentral allows riders to share their ride with friends and family. By sending a personal link, loved ones can watch the riders’ progress, send “Shout-Outs” (messages), and even share photos along the way. To access the tracking feature, friends and family can go to https://cc.traq-central.com/tracker.
So, whether you’re eagerly waiting to see your favorite riders cross the finish line or cheering on a loved one from afar, don’t miss a moment of the 2023 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships. Follow the provided link, track the racers, and enjoy the thrilling competition.
