VERDICT Nearly 1,900 metres of climbing above 10,000 feet near Bogotá.
A high-altitude UCI qualifier with repeated climbing above Bogotá.
The event debuted as a UCI Gravel World Series qualifier in Chía after its original May date was moved to August 2, 2026. Founded in 2026. By UCI Gravel Bogotá organizing team.
Reputation: A new Colombian UCI qualifier whose altitude is more distinctive than its short history.
A 128 km, 61%-gravel race course with repeated climbs between 2,561 and 3,089 m above sea level.
Signature challenge: Producing climbing power above 10,000 feet, especially on the second climb's 18.5% maximum grade.
Race-specific preparation details are included in the demand profile below.
The organizer does not publish a race-day temperature range. At this elevation, fast temperature and weather changes deserve preparation without inventing a specific heat or rain forecast.[1]
Chía sits in the Bogotá metropolitan region with access through El Dorado International Airport, but the next edition has no packet-pickup, parking, start-time, or lodging guidance yet.[1]
High-altitude gravel around Chía is distinctive and travel-worthy, while the metropolitan location and supported UCI format keep it short of expedition territory.[1]
UCI Gravel World Series status and qualification for the UCI Gravel World Championships matter, but the event has only one completed edition and no established history yet.[5]
Yes if high-altitude UCI racing is the point; wait until the organizer announces the next edition before buying travel.
Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.