1000 Women of Gravel Worlds

1,000 Women of Gravel Worlds would raise $10,000 to NICL GRiT Program

Lincoln, Neb.  (October 12th, 2021) — The Pirate Cycling League, host of Gravel Worlds in Lincoln, Nebraska, has announced their “1000 Women of Gravel Worlds” initiative. The goal of this initiative is to inspire more women to get out on gravel while also raising money for a worthy cause.

Gravel Worlds will make 1,000 women’s positions available a week prior to all registrations opening. In addition, Gravel Worlds will be donating $5 per rider to the Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League (Nebraska NICA Chapter) to their GRiT (Girls Riding Together) campaign for the first 1000 woman who sign up for the 300-mile, 150-mile, 75-mile, or 50k cycling distances. In addition, Gravel Worlds sponsor, HMH Logistics will be matching this donation for a potential total of $10,000 donated to GRiT. 

According to Gravel Worlds Promoter, Jason Strohbehn, female participation in Gravel Worlds has consistently grown by percentage for the last 5 years.

“As a team, we want to absolutely destroy the record number of women for Gravel Worlds 2022,” Strohbehn said. “We had just under 500 women at Gravel Worlds 2021 and we have set out to more than double that for 2022.”

Strohbehn said that opening 1,000 Women’s positions a week early will allow all women interested in participating the right to first come, first served for Gravel Worlds 2022. 

“With a match from HMH Logistics we will also be raising a potential of $10,000 to the GRiT program to help foster and support the next generation of female cyclists,” Strohbehn said. “We know donating money will help NICL accomplish their dreams, but 1000 women coming together for one of the most iconic challenges in gravel will be more inspiring to girls and women than money can ever impact. We’re so excited to see 1000 women of all ages and abilities take over Lincoln in August and truly inspire thousands of aspiring female athletes around the world! We can’t wait to hear the stories of personal successes and overcoming challenges, and see the long-term impact each of these women will have on the ladies around them.”

Registration for 1000 Women’s Positions as well as Registration for all genders and categories for the Long Voyage 300, Land Ho 50k Ultra Marathon (New for 2022), and Double Championship (50k Ultra and 150-mile bike) will open Saturday November 6, 2021, at 8AM (CST) on BikeReg.com.

All Categories and Genders for all events will then open on Saturday November 13, 2021, at 8AM (CST) at www.gravel-worlds.com.