{"id":2187485,"date":"2026-10-08T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2187485"},"modified":"2026-10-08T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:30:00","slug":"i-dont-think-its-my-responsibility-to-finance-that-gravel-pros-forced-to-buy-their-own-kit-and-fund-travel-to-australia-for-world-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2187485","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I don\u2019t think it\u2019s my responsibility to finance that&#8217; \u2013 Gravel pros forced to buy their own kit and fund travel to Australia for World Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bEqbM25pk83yhqUdBq6XqT-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EtbMB5jaf5MHzqkcbpaHPW-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EtbMB5jaf5MHzqkcbpaHPW-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Belgian racers avoided World Championships disaster in run-in at US border, Alec Segaert reveals\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/trNo5fgL72aJ22UyY2R2cL-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    True grit specialists primed to challenge the run of road pro rainbow jerseys \u2013 Analysing the Gravel World Championships contenders\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3wJVEsixz2uxkQrn7Sc2Zm-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    The gravelliest UCI Gravel World Championships of them all \u2013 A detailed look at the &#8216;perfect storm&#8217; of terrain that riders will face this October in Western Australia\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;I don\u2019t think it\u2019s my responsibility to finance that&#8217; \u2013 Gravel pros forced to buy their own kit and fund travel to Australia for World Championships<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nOwen Rogers <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-10-08T11:30:00Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n8 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Many federations are not offering any support for riders representing their countries at a the highest level <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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national federations are leaving riders unsupported for the first Championships outside Europe, which take place this weekend in Nannup, Western Australia.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-82c0728e-c300-11f1-8e99-331ad3c4f6aa-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With qualification largely coming through finishing positions in World Series events, the national teams are not strictly selected by federations, though the national bodies are able to nominate 10 riders to represent their countries, and national champions receive an automatic entry. However, even those riders selected by their nation are often going unsupported.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Defending men\u2019s world champion Florian Vermeersch, who rides on the road for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, is one of those affected. &#8220;It is a trip I have to organise myself. There is no support from the cycling federation.&#8221; <em>Sporza<\/em> reported the Belgian as saying. &#8220;I race there for the national team. I&#8217;m just happy that my [road] team gives me the time and space to do this. I get equipment from my team and I pay for the flights myself, but I am willing to make that investment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Last year British Cycling took over running its National Gravel Championships from RedOn Sports, hinting to the country\u2019s elite athletes that they were taking gravel more seriously. But no support is forthcoming this year, with riders like Maddy Nutt funding and supporting their own trips to Australia.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Clash of the calendars \u2013 Systems collide with riders forced to choose between Life Time Grand Prix and UCI Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hn7nrhgXqVnPyszwkUyca8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hn7nrhgXqVnPyszwkUyca8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Gravel grid anomalies, national teams in name only and self funding \u2013 Explaining the workings of a UCI Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FG5T5f7op98KAQjRTR2qFR-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FG5T5f7op98KAQjRTR2qFR-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">It&#8217;s naive to think that trade team loyalties will disappear at the Gravel World Championships, I expect some of the season&#8217;s strangest tactics yet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-riders-paying-for-national-kit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Riders paying for national kit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-82c074dc-c300-11f1-8bd4-2b4fe92e1fea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> understands that not only are British riders having to pay for travel and accommodation, they\u2019re having to pay \u00a360 for a jersey or \u00a3120 for a race suit, kit they are required to wear during the race. While that isn\u2019t a fortune, it\u2019s significant given many gravel elites are privateers, especially when they\u2019re paying for their travel and accommodation.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Riding for Ribble Outliers, Sophie Wright counts the British gravel title among her 2026 successes, but has paid for a large proportion of the trip herself, with her race kit on top of that.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Xi3CDcDNPWnarp9YwFE8HR\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Xi3CDcDNPWnarp9YwFE8HR slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think it&#8217;s a bit odd for us to have to buy our own kit from our national federation to represent our country. Especially as an elite professional rider, British champion, it would be nice for BC to offer some level of support,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Compatriot Maddy Nutt has ridden every edition of the Gravel Worlds to date and is a pure privateer, funding the trip to Western Australia from the sponsorship money she lives off.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;What if someone did podium and they were in the wrong kit, it wouldn\u2019t look great for British Cycling and their sponsors. I think they\u2019d even be at risk of disqualification, but at the same time, should it then be the athletes\u2019 responsibility to pay for kit in order to prevent any poor reflection on BC?<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auT2of8YcqLMwC8LKm5i9Y-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auT2of8YcqLMwC8LKm5i9Y-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a strange dynamic&#8217; \u2013 Finn Fisher-Black argues lack of funding from Cycling New Zealand for riders at Road World Championships can change approach to race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6SpdPDMP29mwp96rf3UEV6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6SpdPDMP29mwp96rf3UEV6-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;The year where someone who&#8217;s primarily a gravel racer would win \u2013 Maddy Nutt representing the specialists at the World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Challenge is also a unifying calling card&#8217; \u2013 The logistics of running a far-flung Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I could wear kit from two years ago, but then in the photos on my social media I won\u2019t be wearing the correct GB kit. I think it\u2019s important that I\u2019m in the right kit, but I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s my responsibility to finance that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While the calendar clash with the final round of the Life Time Grand Prix is to blame for the absence of some North American based riders, cost and a lack of support from USA Cycling was certainly a contributing factor for others.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Part of the reason I am not going is because of the conflicting races, but another part is the cost to go to Australia,&#8221; said US gravel champion Cobe Freeburn. &#8220;It would have been very expensive and I would not have gotten any support from either USA Cycling or from Trek. I&#8217;m not surprised that only three US men are making the trip with the conflicting dates and the lack of support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-82c07568-c300-11f1-a6a8-1367adeb4266\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Geerike Schreurs will wear used national team kit in Nannup <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: @GravelEarthSeries | @OregonTrailGravel)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-82c075f4-c300-11f1-9c76-95d4aadf77c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In Marianne Vos and Geerike Schreurs, the Dutch have two contenders for the title and are sending staff to support them, but while they are providing their riders with accommodation, they have to pay their own way to Australia, though Schreurs will be travelling with her Specialized Off-Road trade team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We get really good support from Specialized Off-Road, so for us riders it&#8217;s actually just like normal travel to a race. So it&#8217;s pretty easy,&#8221; she said. However, while clothing isn\u2019t the issue it is for the British riders, the Dutch federation is providing used kit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;They provide the clothing, but you have to give it back afterwards, then they use it for the next thing. So I try not to think about it too much that someone else has been wearing that kit!&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-olympic-disciplines-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Olympic Disciplines only<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-82c0770c-c300-11f1-8b6c-1d5450065ea0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Australian, Belgian and British federations all make a distinction between Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines when providing support to riders attending World Championships, explaining the lack of support for their elite riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As a non-Olympic discipline, the funding and resources available to support gravel differ from those available in some other areas of the sport,&#8221; a British Cycling spokesperson told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>. &#8220;We remain committed to supporting the growth of gravel and will continue to explore the opportunities and resources available to support future editions of the event as the discipline develops.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For their part, USA Cycling\u2019s Selection Criteria document makes it clear there is no support: &#8220;FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY &#8211; Athletes who receive automatic invitations from the UCI or are nominated by the USA Cycling Athlete Discretionary Selection procedures are responsible for their own expense associated with this event. USA Cycling will not assume financial responsibility for any athletes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-82c07798-c300-11f1-b64e-472d59f021fa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of the UCI Gravel World Championships, alongside the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia. Subscribers get unlimited access to exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The year where someone who&#8217;s primarily a gravel racer would win \u2013 Maddy Nutt representing the specialists at the World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Challenge is also a unifying calling card&#8217; \u2013 The logistics of running a far-flung Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lidl-Trek announce early departure of Giulio Ciccone on eve of final race together at Il Lombardia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x8GLYyjaz7KKEftEVKyh2m-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x8GLYyjaz7KKEftEVKyh2m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x8GLYyjaz7KKEftEVKyh2m-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x8GLYyjaz7KKEftEVKyh2m-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x8GLYyjaz7KKEftEVKyh2m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m here to just go all-out and race without any regret&#8217; \u2013 Florian Vermeersch prepared for 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/APtGhMAYhmoX4TGnnPjWAQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I intend to start the upcoming season&#8217; &#8211; Egan Bernal denies retirement rumours in personal Instagram post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mikayla Harvey and Oliver Bleddyn set to strengthen Jayco-AlUla women\u2019s and men\u2019s rosters for next two years<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" 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(min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Movistar poach top under-23 talent from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Despite fractured wrist, Ion Izagirre will get dream farewell at Il Lombardia he wanted after all<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lidl-Trek announce early departure of Giulio Ciccone on eve of final race together at Il Lombardia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iPZrguHRjpC8DMxf4azMLe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Helmets<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The fastest road helmet we&#8217;ve ever tested has dropped by up to 40% \u2013 Save watts and money at the same time with this Sigma Sports deal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgndAsuc5KQLuYvN4qpPqe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgndAsuc5KQLuYvN4qpPqe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgndAsuc5KQLuYvN4qpPqe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgndAsuc5KQLuYvN4qpPqe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgndAsuc5KQLuYvN4qpPqe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Doping<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">ITA confirms 12-month ban for Kyrylo Tsarenko after three whereabouts failures<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AHayJhLU9j3qGgLTrjwbCX-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AHayJhLU9j3qGgLTrjwbCX-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AHayJhLU9j3qGgLTrjwbCX-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AHayJhLU9j3qGgLTrjwbCX-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AHayJhLU9j3qGgLTrjwbCX-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" 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national federations are leaving riders unsupported for the first Championships outside Europe, which take place this weekend in Nannup, Western Australia.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-82c0728e-c300-11f1-8e99-331ad3c4f6aa-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With qualification largely coming through finishing positions in World Series events, the national teams are not strictly selected by federations, though the national bodies are able to nominate 10 riders to represent their countries, and national champions receive an automatic entry. However, even those riders selected by their nation are often going unsupported.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Defending men\u2019s world champion Florian Vermeersch, who rides on the road for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, is one of those affected. &#8220;It is a trip I have to organise myself. There is no support from the cycling federation.&#8221; <em>Sporza<\/em> reported the Belgian as saying. &#8220;I race there for the national team. I&#8217;m just happy that my [road] team gives me the time and space to do this. I get equipment from my team and I pay for the flights myself, but I am willing to make that investment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Last year British Cycling took over running its National Gravel Championships from RedOn Sports, hinting to the country\u2019s elite athletes that they were taking gravel more seriously. But no support is forthcoming this year, with riders like Maddy Nutt funding and supporting their own trips to Australia.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Clash of the calendars \u2013 Systems collide with riders forced to choose between Life Time Grand Prix and UCI Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hn7nrhgXqVnPyszwkUyca8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hn7nrhgXqVnPyszwkUyca8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Gravel grid anomalies, national teams in name only and self funding \u2013 Explaining the workings of a UCI Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FG5T5f7op98KAQjRTR2qFR-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FG5T5f7op98KAQjRTR2qFR-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">It&#8217;s naive to think that trade team loyalties will disappear at the Gravel World Championships, I expect some of the season&#8217;s strangest tactics yet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-riders-paying-for-national-kit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Riders paying for national kit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-82c074dc-c300-11f1-8bd4-2b4fe92e1fea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> understands that not only are British riders having to pay for travel and accommodation, they\u2019re having to pay \u00a360 for a jersey or \u00a3120 for a race suit, kit they are required to wear during the race. While that isn\u2019t a fortune, it\u2019s significant given many gravel elites are privateers, especially when they\u2019re paying for their travel and accommodation.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Riding for Ribble Outliers, Sophie Wright counts the British gravel title among her 2026 successes, but has paid for a large proportion of the trip herself, with her race kit on top of that.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Xi3CDcDNPWnarp9YwFE8HR\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Xi3CDcDNPWnarp9YwFE8HR slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think it&#8217;s a bit odd for us to have to buy our own kit from our national federation to represent our country. Especially as an elite professional rider, British champion, it would be nice for BC to offer some level of support,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Compatriot Maddy Nutt has ridden every edition of the Gravel Worlds to date and is a pure privateer, funding the trip to Western Australia from the sponsorship money she lives off.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;What if someone did podium and they were in the wrong kit, it wouldn\u2019t look great for British Cycling and their sponsors. I think they\u2019d even be at risk of disqualification, but at the same time, should it then be the athletes\u2019 responsibility to pay for kit in order to prevent any poor reflection on BC?<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auT2of8YcqLMwC8LKm5i9Y-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auT2of8YcqLMwC8LKm5i9Y-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a strange dynamic&#8217; \u2013 Finn Fisher-Black argues lack of funding from Cycling New Zealand for riders at Road World Championships can change approach to race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6SpdPDMP29mwp96rf3UEV6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6SpdPDMP29mwp96rf3UEV6-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;The year where someone who&#8217;s primarily a gravel racer would win \u2013 Maddy Nutt representing the specialists at the World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Challenge is also a unifying calling card&#8217; \u2013 The logistics of running a far-flung Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I could wear kit from two years ago, but then in the photos on my social media I won\u2019t be wearing the correct GB kit. I think it\u2019s important that I\u2019m in the right kit, but I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s my responsibility to finance that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While the calendar clash with the final round of the Life Time Grand Prix is to blame for the absence of some North American based riders, cost and a lack of support from USA Cycling was certainly a contributing factor for others.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Part of the reason I am not going is because of the conflicting races, but another part is the cost to go to Australia,&#8221; said US gravel champion Cobe Freeburn. &#8220;It would have been very expensive and I would not have gotten any support from either USA Cycling or from Trek. I&#8217;m not surprised that only three US men are making the trip with the conflicting dates and the lack of support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-82c07568-c300-11f1-a6a8-1367adeb4266\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Geerike Schreurs will wear used national team kit in Nannup <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: @GravelEarthSeries | @OregonTrailGravel)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-82c075f4-c300-11f1-9c76-95d4aadf77c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In Marianne Vos and Geerike Schreurs, the Dutch have two contenders for the title and are sending staff to support them, but while they are providing their riders with accommodation, they have to pay their own way to Australia, though Schreurs will be travelling with her Specialized Off-Road trade team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We get really good support from Specialized Off-Road, so for us riders it&#8217;s actually just like normal travel to a race. So it&#8217;s pretty easy,&#8221; she said. However, while clothing isn\u2019t the issue it is for the British riders, the Dutch federation is providing used kit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;They provide the clothing, but you have to give it back afterwards, then they use it for the next thing. So I try not to think about it too much that someone else has been wearing that kit!&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-olympic-disciplines-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Olympic Disciplines only<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-82c0770c-c300-11f1-8b6c-1d5450065ea0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Australian, Belgian and British federations all make a distinction between Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines when providing support to riders attending World Championships, explaining the lack of support for their elite riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As a non-Olympic discipline, the funding and resources available to support gravel differ from those available in some other areas of the sport,&#8221; a British Cycling spokesperson told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>. &#8220;We remain committed to supporting the growth of gravel and will continue to explore the opportunities and resources available to support future editions of the event as the discipline develops.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For their part, USA Cycling\u2019s Selection Criteria document makes it clear there is no support: &#8220;FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY &#8211; Athletes who receive automatic invitations from the UCI or are nominated by the USA Cycling Athlete Discretionary Selection procedures are responsible for their own expense associated with this event. USA Cycling will not assume financial responsibility for any athletes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-82c07798-c300-11f1-b64e-472d59f021fa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of the UCI Gravel World Championships, alongside the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia. Subscribers get unlimited access to exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. 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sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The year where someone who&#8217;s primarily a gravel racer would win \u2013 Maddy Nutt representing the specialists at the World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Challenge is also a unifying calling card&#8217; \u2013 The logistics of running a far-flung Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lidl-Trek announce early departure of Giulio Ciccone on eve of final race together at Il Lombardia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x8GLYyjaz7KKEftEVKyh2m-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x8GLYyjaz7KKEftEVKyh2m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x8GLYyjaz7KKEftEVKyh2m-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x8GLYyjaz7KKEftEVKyh2m-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x8GLYyjaz7KKEftEVKyh2m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m here to just go all-out and race without any regret&#8217; \u2013 Florian Vermeersch prepared for 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/APtGhMAYhmoX4TGnnPjWAQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I intend to start the upcoming season&#8217; &#8211; Egan Bernal denies retirement rumours in personal Instagram post<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mikayla Harvey and Oliver Bleddyn set to strengthen Jayco-AlUla women\u2019s and men\u2019s rosters for next two years<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" 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(min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Movistar poach top under-23 talent from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hKMSvwnw9aY8ArcpTx9Yk3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Despite fractured wrist, Ion Izagirre will get dream farewell at Il Lombardia he wanted after all<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Lidl-Trek announce early departure of Giulio Ciccone on eve of final race together at Il Lombardia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iPZrguHRjpC8DMxf4azMLe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Helmets<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The fastest road helmet we&#8217;ve ever tested has dropped by up to 40% \u2013 Save watts and money at the same time with this Sigma Sports deal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgndAsuc5KQLuYvN4qpPqe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgndAsuc5KQLuYvN4qpPqe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgndAsuc5KQLuYvN4qpPqe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgndAsuc5KQLuYvN4qpPqe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LgndAsuc5KQLuYvN4qpPqe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Doping<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">ITA confirms 12-month ban for Kyrylo Tsarenko after three whereabouts failures<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AHayJhLU9j3qGgLTrjwbCX-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AHayJhLU9j3qGgLTrjwbCX-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AHayJhLU9j3qGgLTrjwbCX-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AHayJhLU9j3qGgLTrjwbCX-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AHayJhLU9j3qGgLTrjwbCX-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" 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However, even those riders selected by their nation are often going unsupported.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Defending men\u2019s world champion Florian Vermeersch, who rides on the road for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, is one of those affected. &#8220;It is a trip I have to organise myself. There is no support from the cycling federation.&#8221; <em>Sporza<\/em> reported the Belgian as saying. &#8220;I race there for the national team. I&#8217;m just happy that my [road] team gives me the time and space to do this. I get equipment from my team and I pay for the flights myself, but I am willing to make that investment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Last year British Cycling took over running its National Gravel Championships from RedOn Sports, hinting to the country\u2019s elite athletes that they were taking gravel more seriously. But no support is forthcoming this year, with riders like Maddy Nutt funding and supporting their own trips to Australia.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TJ58iV2uim5GWjjMgNqsTR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Clash of the calendars \u2013 Systems collide with riders forced to choose between Life Time Grand Prix and UCI Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hn7nrhgXqVnPyszwkUyca8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hn7nrhgXqVnPyszwkUyca8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Gravel grid anomalies, national teams in name only and self funding \u2013 Explaining the workings of a UCI Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FG5T5f7op98KAQjRTR2qFR-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FG5T5f7op98KAQjRTR2qFR-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">It&#8217;s naive to think that trade team loyalties will disappear at the Gravel World Championships, I expect some of the season&#8217;s strangest tactics yet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-riders-paying-for-national-kit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Riders paying for national kit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-82c074dc-c300-11f1-8bd4-2b4fe92e1fea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> understands that not only are British riders having to pay for travel and accommodation, they\u2019re having to pay \u00a360 for a jersey or \u00a3120 for a race suit, kit they are required to wear during the race. While that isn\u2019t a fortune, it\u2019s significant given many gravel elites are privateers, especially when they\u2019re paying for their travel and accommodation.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Riding for Ribble Outliers, Sophie Wright counts the British gravel title among her 2026 successes, but has paid for a large proportion of the trip herself, with her race kit on top of that.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Xi3CDcDNPWnarp9YwFE8HR\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Xi3CDcDNPWnarp9YwFE8HR slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think it&#8217;s a bit odd for us to have to buy our own kit from our national federation to represent our country. Especially as an elite professional rider, British champion, it would be nice for BC to offer some level of support,&#8221; she told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Compatriot Maddy Nutt has ridden every edition of the Gravel Worlds to date and is a pure privateer, funding the trip to Western Australia from the sponsorship money she lives off.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;What if someone did podium and they were in the wrong kit, it wouldn\u2019t look great for British Cycling and their sponsors. I think they\u2019d even be at risk of disqualification, but at the same time, should it then be the athletes\u2019 responsibility to pay for kit in order to prevent any poor reflection on BC?<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auT2of8YcqLMwC8LKm5i9Y-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auT2of8YcqLMwC8LKm5i9Y-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a strange dynamic&#8217; \u2013 Finn Fisher-Black argues lack of funding from Cycling New Zealand for riders at Road World Championships can change approach to race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6SpdPDMP29mwp96rf3UEV6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6SpdPDMP29mwp96rf3UEV6-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;The year where someone who&#8217;s primarily a gravel racer would win \u2013 Maddy Nutt representing the specialists at the World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XYWpQp9KmJHBjYnqf2J7ik-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Challenge is also a unifying calling card&#8217; \u2013 The logistics of running a far-flung Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I could wear kit from two years ago, but then in the photos on my social media I won\u2019t be wearing the correct GB kit. I think it\u2019s important that I\u2019m in the right kit, but I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s my responsibility to finance that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">While the calendar clash with the final round of the Life Time Grand Prix is to blame for the absence of some North American based riders, cost and a lack of support from USA Cycling was certainly a contributing factor for others.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Part of the reason I am not going is because of the conflicting races, but another part is the cost to go to Australia,&#8221; said US gravel champion Cobe Freeburn. &#8220;It would have been very expensive and I would not have gotten any support from either USA Cycling or from Trek. I&#8217;m not surprised that only three US men are making the trip with the conflicting dates and the lack of support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-82c07568-c300-11f1-a6a8-1367adeb4266\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wcFYXEgvgsabAhfb8uT4Wh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Geerike Schreurs will wear used national team kit in Nannup <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: @GravelEarthSeries | @OregonTrailGravel)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-82c075f4-c300-11f1-9c76-95d4aadf77c4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In Marianne Vos and Geerike Schreurs, the Dutch have two contenders for the title and are sending staff to support them, but while they are providing their riders with accommodation, they have to pay their own way to Australia, though Schreurs will be travelling with her Specialized Off-Road trade team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We get really good support from Specialized Off-Road, so for us riders it&#8217;s actually just like normal travel to a race. So it&#8217;s pretty easy,&#8221; she said. However, while clothing isn\u2019t the issue it is for the British riders, the Dutch federation is providing used kit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;They provide the clothing, but you have to give it back afterwards, then they use it for the next thing. So I try not to think about it too much that someone else has been wearing that kit!&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-olympic-disciplines-only\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Olympic Disciplines only<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-82c0770c-c300-11f1-8b6c-1d5450065ea0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Australian, Belgian and British federations all make a distinction between Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines when providing support to riders attending World Championships, explaining the lack of support for their elite riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As a non-Olympic discipline, the funding and resources available to support gravel differ from those available in some other areas of the sport,&#8221; a British Cycling spokesperson told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>. &#8220;We remain committed to supporting the growth of gravel and will continue to explore the opportunities and resources available to support future editions of the event as the discipline develops.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For their part, USA Cycling\u2019s Selection Criteria document makes it clear there is no support: &#8220;FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY &#8211; Athletes who receive automatic invitations from the UCI or are nominated by the USA Cycling Athlete Discretionary Selection procedures are responsible for their own expense associated with this event. 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