UCI Gravel Dustman

Medium
Date
2026-11-14
Location
Kanchanaburi, Western Thailand, Thailand
Distance
130 km
Elevation
1500m
Category
Gravel
Region
Asia
Organizer
ucigravelworldseries.com
Terrain
Gravel
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UCI Gravel World Series qualifier in the limestone karst of Kanchanaburi.

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▌ UCI Gravel World Series qualifier in the limestone karst of Kanchanaburi

Asia gravel event organized by ucigravelworldseries.com

EFFORT27/50
EXPER.45/70
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12 SCORING DIMENSIONS

UCI GRAVEL DUSTMAN
LENGTH7/10CLIMBING5/10DURABILITY6/10TECHNICALITY2/10RACE PRESSURE7/10ADVENTURE5/10SCENERY6/10ORGANIZATION8/10VALUE6/10COMMUNITY6/10ACCESSIBILITY6/10FIELD DEPTH8/10
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EFFORT MATRIX

LENGTH07/10
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130 km — long-day effort
CLIMBING05/10
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1,500 m total — 12 m/km
DURABILITY06/10
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Plan for 6+ hours in the saddle
TECHNICALITY02/10
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Gravel
RACE PRESSURE07/10
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Championship-level pressure
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EXPERIENCE MATRIX

ADVENTURE05/10
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Single-day event with strong sense of place
SCENERY06/10
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Gravel
ORGANIZATION08/10
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Community-sourced details
VALUE06/10
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Reasonable cost-per-km
COMMUNITY06/10
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Grassroots gravel scene around the event
ACCESSIBILITY06/10
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Reasonable to enter
FIELD DEPTH08/10
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Mixed field — pros + adventure riders
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GREEN FLAGS

  • [+]130 km of medium gravel through Kanchanaburi, Western Thailand
  • [+]Organized by ucigravelworldseries.com
  • [+]Varied terrain: Gravel
  • [+]Championship-level event with official ranking
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RED FLAGS

  • [!]Off-season date — plan for cold / wet conditions
  • [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site
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RIDER FIT

Endurance MuleGOOD · 6/10

Built for hours in the saddle — your distance

ClimberOK · 5/10

Limited use for pure climbers

Adventure TouristGOOD · 6/10

Single-day event with strong sense of place

BikepackerOK · 4/10

Wrong format for bikepacking specifics

SpeedsterGOOD · 6.5/10

Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk

Crit RacerAVOID · 2/10

Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here

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TIRE INTEL

WIDTH
38-42 mm
PRESSURE
28-34 psi
PATTERN
Semi-slick centre w/ light side knobs

Mixed gravel with no extreme demands — go for rolling speed.

▶ TOP PICKS
1.Continental Terra Trail[38mm]— Durable casing, balanced grip
2.Schwalbe G-One Bite[38mm]— Excellent loose-surface bite
3.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H[38mm]— Hard-pack speed
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WEATHER PLAYBOOK

Kanchanaburi, Western Thailand in autumn (November): expect mild conditions — pack for variable weather. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.

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PACING PLAYBOOK

01
Sector 1 — Opening Effort~33 km

Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.

02
Sector 2 — Mid-Race Crux~78 km

Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.

03
Sector 3 — The Finishing Stretch130 km

Save one match. The last 20% is where placement is decided.

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WHAT TO FEAR

  • [!01]Pacing mistakes — most issues here are self-inflicted
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INSIDER INTEL

▌ INCOMING TRANSMISSION

“UCI Gravel Dustman brings a uniquely Asian perspective to gravel — different terrain, different weather, different culture. Worth the travel.”

— Regional cycling forum · Asia gravel scene
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RACE LOGISTICS

▌ AID STATIONSStandard food + drink refuel points.

Standard aid stations every 30-50 km with food, water, and basic mechanical help.

▶ FEED ZONES · 2 AID STATIONS
Aid 1~43 km
waterfood
Aid 2~87 km
waterfood
✓ INCLUDED WITH ENTRY
  • +Timing chip + bib
  • +Course markings + GPX
  • +Aid station nutrition + water
✕ BRING YOUR OWN
  • -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
  • -Lodging
  • -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
MECHANICS
At Aid
MEDICAL
At Aid
DROP BAGS
No
BAG TRANSPORT
No
▶ ACCOMMODATION · 2 OPTIONS
Hotels in Kanchanaburi
⌖ 0-10 km from start

Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.

Airbnb / Vrbo
⌖ Varies

Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.

▶ GOOD TO KNOW
  • ▸Carry at least one tube + plug kit even with tubeless. Mechanical bad luck is the #1 DNF cause.
SOURCES: Official race guide
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TRAVEL OPS

AIRPORTBKK (Bangkok)
LODGINGBook early in Kanchanaburi — gravel events fill local accommodation fast
FOODCarry your own ride nutrition. Local options usually plentiful before/after.
PACKET PICKUPDay-before-event pickup is standard. Confirm via official site.
PARKINGEvent parking varies — check race FAQ
▌ BOTTOM LINE

UCI Gravel Dustman is a quality asia event — great if you're nearby or want to explore the region.

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