King's Cup Gravel Festival
Event summary
Join thousands of riders in the King’s Forest taking part in the ultimate gravel festival. Host to the inaugural British Gravel Championships as well as live music and camping, this weekend is the ultimate celebration of all-things gravel.
Your organiser
Golazo Cycling Limited is focussed on the UK market for development, marketing and delivery of existing and new sporting events; it is also the channel into the UK cycling market for the wider Golazo sports portfolio of events such as but not limited to Paris Roubaix, Tour of Flanders, Liege Bastogne Liege and Strade Bianchi sportive events. Golazo Cycling Limited was formed in April 2016 by combining Vericool Events Limited, a proven cycling events development and delivery operation and Golazo Sports, a Belgian sports marketing company. Golazo Cycling also has a number of sports consultancy offerings associated with Brand Alignment, Event Development and Athlete Agency.
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How to enter
Tickets available until Thu Sep 16 2021
What's included:
- Fully-marked and marshalled route
- Finishers medal
- Electronic chip timing and results service
- Number board
- Event programme & route map
- Water/Food station
- Mechanical support
- Event photography (provided by Sportograf)
- Emergency support
- Officiating team
- On-site catering and bar tent
- Live Music
- Parking
- Podium presentations (for category winners)
- Professional commentary
Men's Gravel Race (U60)
Bike 78km
Men's Gravel Race (60+)
Bike 52km
Women's Gravel Race (U60)
Bike 78km
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a race license or to be associated with a club to enter the King's Cup Gravel Festival?
No. You do not need a race licence or to be associated with a club to take part in any of the King's Cup Gravel Festival Events.… read moreWill there be specific COVID-19 health and safety measures in place at the King's Cup Gravel Festival
Yes. There will be COVID-19 health and social-distancing measures in place, consistent with government regulations at the time of the event. Face masks, temperature checks, and COVID-19 symptom questionnaires are all required. Detailed regulations and information regarding COVID-19 procedures will be published shortly before the event date.… read moreWhat is available at the Pit Stops at the King's Cup Gravel Festival?
Energy products, fruit, sweet and savoury baked goods are all available within the Pit Stops. Pit Stops cater for Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free. There is also water, toilet facilities, and medical services available. … read more
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Route description
Route description
Tackle multiple surfaces including hard packed gravel, loose chipping gravel, grass, dirt and sand.
The routes are 100% off road and take in a beautiful route around King’s Forest. The tracks allow for bunch racing and overtaking, which makes the whole race exciting from start to finish.
The number of laps determines race length with each lap equalling 26km, each lap ends with a Pit Stop with both food and mechanical support available.
King’s Cup Gravel Festival and British Gravel Championships
Full route details will be published closer to the event date.
Time Trial & Team Relay
Riders will head out from the Event HQ over fast, hard-packed gravel before being taken into the forest. Once through the woods, the route takes riders north onto tightly packed chippings. Here, riders will glide over the grass trails on their way to the next gravel section which marks the 8k point.
The link route is still plenty wide but has some overgrown sections which can easily be avoided by riders. Once at the most northerly part of the route, riders will find the turning point which is reached on tracks mainly made of gravel, sand, and grass.
The route leads riders back towards the Arena via Queen Mary Avenue and the Icknield Way. With one last deviation at the 14k park, the surface changes to firm pea gravel tracks for a loop before re-joining Icknield Way. The final stretch of the Icknield Way has a predominance of loose sand on its uneven surface, but riders will enjoy a final grass path to get them over the finish line.
*Detailed route maps will be available closer to the event date.
Gravel Race & Gran Fondo
Both routes start the off taking the same route as the Time Trial (TT), with riders enjoying fast, hard-packed pebble gravel and some loose chippings for the first 4k. The next 1k will see riders taken through the woodland where the track enjoys the benefit of vehicle tracks with a grassy surface between.
After 5k, the route deviates from the TT route. For 4k riders are taken through the woodlands over a mix of pea gravel, grass, and hard-packed sand. The route rejoins the TT route for a fast and furious stint on hard-packed chippings again.
The route turns left onto wide, grass tracks a bit, taking riders to the 15k mark, after which riders get back onto the TT route. The final stretch of the Icknield Way has a predominance of loose sand on its uneven surface. There is a change of surface from sand to grass as riders re-enter the arena.
Depending on the event category and age group riders will complete this lap 2-3 times.
- Gravel Race - Women = 2 laps
- Gravel Race - Men U60 = 3 laps, 60+ = 2 laps
- Gravel Fondo - Short Course = 2 laps, Long Course = 3 laps
*Detailed route maps will be available closer to the event date.
What is the Team Relay?
One after another members from each team of 4 must complete one lap of the 18.1km course, totalling 72.4k in total. After completing the lap, the rider then passes the ‘baton’ to the next rider in their team within the transition zone until all 4 laps have been completed.
Race classifications include Men, Women, Mixed (at least one rider of either gender), U19 Men and U19 Women.
*Both the Time Trial and Team Relay has a fully produced start area with ramp, sound and lighting, professional commentary and a countdown clock.
Saturday
10:00 Time Trail Starts from this time
16:00 Team Relay Starts from this time
Sunday
09:00 Men's & Women's Gravel Races Starts
13:00 Gravel Fondo Starts
Final Event Information will be available approximately 2 weeks before the Festival.
Age Requirements
The minimum ages for entry to each race are listed below:
- Men's & Women's Gravel race - 19 years old
- Gravel Fondo / Time Trial / Team Relay - 14 years old (riders U18 must ride with an adult)
Start Gates
Start gate opening times will be available in the rider manual. Start gates are filled on a first come first served basis (arrive early and you’ll be at the front of your start gate).
Cut-Off Time
There will be a cut-off time for the final lap, in which riders will be offered support. More information will be available in the Rider Manual.
Kit List
- All bikes are permitted and welcomed.
- In the Time Trial (and Team Relay) tri-bars are permitted, E-bikes are not
- Tri-bars are not permitted in the Gravel Race and Gravel Fondo events.
- E-bikes are permitted in the Gravel Fondo, but not in the Gravel Race.
Wideham Farm, Icklingham Rd, West Stow, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 6HE, UK
Get directionsParking
Official Event Parking will be available for cash only (£5 per day). There is no extra charge if you are camping.
Camping Information
Stay locally or within the Event Camping throughout the weekend and take advantage of the whole festival experience. Come and watch other events, bring the kids to join in or even take part in multiple events.
The Camping area is perfectly situated within the heart of the festival. Staying within Event Camping makes you just a stone throw away from the Event HQ. Soak up the atmosphere throughout the whole weekend, get up fresh and avoid early morning travelling.
Join us in your caravan, tent or even campervan and enjoy a weekend away with friends and family. Within the campsite, you’ll find showers and toilet facilities, drinking water.
Camping will be bookable as part of your event registration.
Men's Gravel Race (U60)
Men's Gravel Race (60+)
Women's Gravel Race (U60)
Gravel Fondo (Long Course)
Gravel Fondo (Short Course)
Time Trial
Team Relay
Women's Gravel Race (60+)
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.
Route description
Route description
Tackle multiple surfaces including hard packed gravel, loose chipping gravel, grass, dirt and sand.
The routes are 100% off road and take in a beautiful route around King’s Forest. The tracks allow for bunch racing and overtaking, which makes the whole race exciting from start to finish.
The number of laps determines race length with each lap equalling 26km, each lap ends with a Pit Stop with both food and mechanical support available.
King’s Cup Gravel Festival and British Gravel Championships
Full route details will be published closer to the event date.
Time Trial & Team Relay
Riders will head out from the Event HQ over fast, hard-packed gravel before being taken into the forest. Once through the woods, the route takes riders north onto tightly packed chippings. Here, riders will glide over the grass trails on their way to the next gravel section which marks the 8k point.
The link route is still plenty wide but has some overgrown sections which can easily be avoided by riders. Once at the most northerly part of the route, riders will find the turning point which is reached on tracks mainly made of gravel, sand, and grass.
The route leads riders back towards the Arena via Queen Mary Avenue and the Icknield Way. With one last deviation at the 14k park, the surface changes to firm pea gravel tracks for a loop before re-joining Icknield Way. The final stretch of the Icknield Way has a predominance of loose sand on its uneven surface, but riders will enjoy a final grass path to get them over the finish line.
*Detailed route maps will be available closer to the event date.
Gravel Race & Gran Fondo
Both routes start the off taking the same route as the Time Trial (TT), with riders enjoying fast, hard-packed pebble gravel and some loose chippings for the first 4k. The next 1k will see riders taken through the woodland where the track enjoys the benefit of vehicle tracks with a grassy surface between.
After 5k, the route deviates from the TT route. For 4k riders are taken through the woodlands over a mix of pea gravel, grass, and hard-packed sand. The route rejoins the TT route for a fast and furious stint on hard-packed chippings again.
The route turns left onto wide, grass tracks a bit, taking riders to the 15k mark, after which riders get back onto the TT route. The final stretch of the Icknield Way has a predominance of loose sand on its uneven surface. There is a change of surface from sand to grass as riders re-enter the arena.
Depending on the event category and age group riders will complete this lap 2-3 times.
- Gravel Race - Women = 2 laps
- Gravel Race - Men U60 = 3 laps, 60+ = 2 laps
- Gravel Fondo - Short Course = 2 laps, Long Course = 3 laps
*Detailed route maps will be available closer to the event date.
What is the Team Relay?
One after another members from each team of 4 must complete one lap of the 18.1km course, totalling 72.4k in total. After completing the lap, the rider then passes the ‘baton’ to the next rider in their team within the transition zone until all 4 laps have been completed.
Race classifications include Men, Women, Mixed (at least one rider of either gender), U19 Men and U19 Women.
*Both the Time Trial and Team Relay has a fully produced start area with ramp, sound and lighting, professional commentary and a countdown clock.
Saturday
10:00 Time Trail Starts from this time
16:00 Team Relay Starts from this time
Sunday
09:00 Men's & Women's Gravel Races Starts
13:00 Gravel Fondo Starts
Final Event Information will be available approximately 2 weeks before the Festival.
Age Requirements
The minimum ages for entry to each race are listed below:
- Men's & Women's Gravel race - 19 years old
- Gravel Fondo / Time Trial / Team Relay - 14 years old (riders U18 must ride with an adult)
Start Gates
Start gate opening times will be available in the rider manual. Start gates are filled on a first come first served basis (arrive early and you’ll be at the front of your start gate).
Cut-Off Time
There will be a cut-off time for the final lap, in which riders will be offered support. More information will be available in the Rider Manual.
Kit List
- All bikes are permitted and welcomed.
- In the Time Trial (and Team Relay) tri-bars are permitted, E-bikes are not
- Tri-bars are not permitted in the Gravel Race and Gravel Fondo events.
- E-bikes are permitted in the Gravel Fondo, but not in the Gravel Race.
Wideham Farm, Icklingham Rd, West Stow, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 6HE, UK
Get directionsParking
Official Event Parking will be available for cash only (£5 per day). There is no extra charge if you are camping.
Camping Information
Stay locally or within the Event Camping throughout the weekend and take advantage of the whole festival experience. Come and watch other events, bring the kids to join in or even take part in multiple events.
The Camping area is perfectly situated within the heart of the festival. Staying within Event Camping makes you just a stone throw away from the Event HQ. Soak up the atmosphere throughout the whole weekend, get up fresh and avoid early morning travelling.
Join us in your caravan, tent or even campervan and enjoy a weekend away with friends and family. Within the campsite, you’ll find showers and toilet facilities, drinking water.
Camping will be bookable as part of your event registration.
Men's Gravel Race (U60)
Men's Gravel Race (60+)
Women's Gravel Race (U60)
Gravel Fondo (Long Course)
Gravel Fondo (Short Course)
Time Trial
Team Relay
Women's Gravel Race (60+)
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.