Registrations

UEC Lahti 2027 - Event Weekend Options

updated November 12th 2026

During the 31st July - 1st August weekend you can participate in multiple events for professional and recreational riders.

  • UEC 2027 European Championships Gravel

    • Riders qualified during the European events of the Panaracer Gravelking UCI Gravel World Series since August 1st 2026. 

    • Reigning national champion of all European countries (Europe) in the Elite category and age categories on July 31st 2027

    • UCI license is required to compete in this event. An official national jersey is required for Elite riders, Age Categories need to wear a jersey "in the colors of the country".

       

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  • The Lahti Panaracer Gravelking UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier event 

    • Riders trying to qualify for the World Championships Gravel in France (August 2027). 

    • Open for all riders, also non Europeans,

    • Participants are not in contention for the UEC title. 

    • Qualifier participants will start at the back of the field in each startbox (elite and age categories) independent of UCI ranking points but have the same starting time as the UEC Championships. 

    • A UCI license is not required to compete in this event.

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  • Lahti Gravel Sportive

    • Non competitive event open for all gravel enthusiasts 

    • Free choice between 110 or 80km of gravel fun. 

    • No license required to participate, insurance obligatory (optional on registration).

REGISTRATIONS OPEN

From January 1st 2026 new UEC regulations apply

During December 2025 the Union Européenne de Cyclisme (UEC) has announced an upgrade to the UEC European Gravel Championships starting in 2026. To ensure a competitive and fair race environment and increases prestige, a new qualification system will be introduced.

Key Changes from 2026 onwards:

  • Automatic Qualification via UCI Gravel World Series:
    All European UCI Gravel World Series qualifier events held within the 12 months prior to the European Gravel Championships will automatically serve as qualifying events for the European Championships each year.  Top 25% per category qualifies.

  • Eligibility for European Titles:
    Only riders who have successfully qualified and hold a full-year licence with a valid UCI ID will be eligible to compete for European titles.

  • Participation for Recreational Riders:
    Amateur riders may still take part in the event with a one-day licence, as is standard in all UCI Gravel World Series events. However, they will not be eligible to compete for European titles. A medical certificate will be required for riders entering with a day licence.

  • Wildcards for Host Nation:
    The national federation of the host country will receive a number of wildcard entries. These riders may enter without prior qualification. The exact number of wildcards will be confirmed at a later date.

  • Qualification for the UCI Gravel World Championships:
    The UEC European Gravel Championships remain a qualifier event for the UCI Gravel World Championships.

  • Mandatory national team outfit:
    All participants competing for the European titles are expected to race in a jersey representing their nationality, increasing the prestige of the European Championships.

How to qualify or participate in the event as a Nordic or Finnish rider

  • Qualify with the first 25% of licensed riders at any European UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier race from 1st of August 2026 onwards.

  • Register for the UCI Panaracer Gravelking Gravel World Series Lahti event. Startbox behind the qualified UEC27 riders and not eligible to the European Championships results. Currently open for all nationalities (including non Europeans).

  • Earn your registration by finishing on the podium of the Nordic Gravel Series 2026 classification in your Age Group.

  • Sign up as a recreational rider to the Gravel Sportive version of the event from 28th of October 2026 onwards

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