
USA Cycling Gravel National Championships 2026 Locally Championed by Explore Minnesota
About the Event
The USA Cycling Gravel National Championships locally Championed by Explore Minnesota will be coming to La Crescent, MN on September 12, 2026. Riders will be put on a course through stunning bluff country, where challenging climbs push limits, and technical descents test skills. When the race is done the celebration begins with our finish line party & industry expo! Check out the recap video from 2025 to enjoy a little taste of what the event and the Apple Capital of Minnesota have to offer!
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About the Area
The routes around southeastern Minnesota out of La Crescent and Houston provide a great opportunity for challenging yet navigable courses for all abilities of gravel racing. Courses have been designed to maximize great gravel integration with minimal mixed paved road segments along bluff tops and through the coulees, rewarding riders with wide-open views of stunning vistas and river valleys, some say rivaling views found in southern Europe. Complimented by apple orchards and agriculture of all sorts, riders will bask in abundant views and numerous photo opportunities.
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