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Gravel Worlds / Pirate Cycling League

Gravel World’s Mission: to create a fun, kick-ass gravel course for all levels of rider to enjoy.

We started out as a group of friends who loved riding and just wanted to play bikes without all the rules. Like kids on a playground we made up our own rules together as we went and nicknamed each other the Pirate Cycling League. No Categories, no officials, no prize money, just bumping elbows, bleeding lungs, blown up legs, with beers and stories at the finish. One game stood out from the rest: Gravel Worlds. Some of us came to win, some came just to finish. 150 or so miles of an unknown course, no support, and only lotto tickets from small town stores to prove you did the whole route. Who knew this game would become part of the culture that we now call #gravelfamily. The game has grown over the last decade to fit in all the people who want to come play. We have some rules now. We sometimes have to be the “officials” but we are staying true to our roots and just want to have fun playing bikes. Some come to race some come to ride but we all share the same road.
www.gravel-worlds.com

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planned a gravel ride

July 22, 2021

Time

23h17m

Distance

243km

Speed

10.4km/h

Ascent

1,710m

Descent

1,710m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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July 22, 2021

The 2021 Gravel Worlds promises an unparalleled challenge for the gravel enthusiast. The pirates are charting a route of approximately 150 miles and near 10,000 ft of climbing – adventuring through the rural farmlands of Southeastern Nebraska. World Championship jerseys are up for grabs in the following

planned a gravel ride

July 14, 2021

Time

35h59m

Distance

488km

Speed

13.6km/h

Ascent

2,480m

Descent

2,480m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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July 14, 2021

The Long Voyage is for those extra crazy Pirates who think 150 miles of rolling gravel seas simply isn’t enough. So we’ve added the ultimate Nebraska Grass-Roots Gravel challenge! This challenge will push the individual in body, mind, and spirit like few challenges on earth.

A select group of riders will

planned a gravel ride

July 8, 2021

Time

2h53m

Distance

51.0km

Speed

17.7km/h

Ascent

320m

Descent

320m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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July 13, 2021

Back for 2021! The Chamois Butt’r Buccaneer is a 50 km event for those that want to get their feet wet. This is a non-competitive event. Men and Women categories. The route will stay close to the Fallbrook Neighborhood with some rollers and one stop along the route.



START TIME: 8:00am

planned a gravel ride

July 8, 2021

Time

11h48m

Distance

125km

Speed

10.6km/h

Ascent

830m

Descent

830m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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July 13, 2021

BACK FOR 2021! The Privateer Gravel Grinder sponsored by Cycle Works! Not wanting to walk the full plank? Plunderous none-the-less, our shortened course will test the mettle and give no quarter. We are plotting a (roughly) 75 mile voyage with checkpoints and high-seas refueling opportunities. This is

and went gravel riding

August 18, 2019

Gravel Worlds 2019

Distance

242km

Ascent

1,740m

Descent

1,740m

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and went gravel riding

August 19, 2018

Gravel Worlds 2018

Distance

242km

Ascent

2,510m

Descent

2,510m

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and went gravel riding

August 20, 2017

Gravel Worlds 2017

Distance

244km

Ascent

1,940m

Descent

1,940m

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went gravel riding

August 21, 2016

Gravel Worlds 2016

Distance

234km

Ascent

1,490m

Descent

1,490m

went gravel riding

August 23, 2015

Gravel Worlds 2015

Distance

239km

Ascent

1,570m

Descent

1,560m

went gravel riding

August 17, 2014

Gravel Worlds 2014

Time

44h51m

Distance

247km

Speed

5.5km/h

Ascent

2,180m

Descent

2,180m

December 9, 2020

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