The Mid South and Gravel Worlds Announce Double Double Championship

250 miles of cycling and 62 miles of running on Midwest gravel over 4 days and 2 events

Lincoln, Neb. –– October 7, 2021 — The Mid South and Gravel Worlds announced they will be partnering their 2022 events to do a multi event biathlon challenge unlike any other. New for 2022, Gravel Worlds will be adding a new event called Land Ho 50k Ultra Marathon sponsored by Fleet Feet. 

Gravel Worlds Promoter, Jason Strohbehn, said there will be a Gravel Worlds Double Championship that combines the time of the 50k run and their 150-mile bike race. 

“We will be adding the new event to our 2021 race line-up. The Mid South has had a run/bike double option since 2017.”

According to The Mid South Promoter, Bobby Wintle, the Double Double Championships will combine the finish time from the 4 events to create one of the most unique challenges in the world of gravel.

“Both Gravel Worlds and the Mid South have always strived to create challenges like no other,” Wintle said. “With over 250 miles or riding and 62 miles of running almost entirely on dirt and gravel roads, spread out over 4 days and with 5 months in between events, this challenge will most definitely be in a category of its own.”

“Ultimately we want this to be a sign of unity in the gravel family,” Strohbehn said. “Both The Mid South and Gravel Worlds were there at the beginning of gravel as we know it, and we’ve seen the signs of division and separation start to creep into the gravel scene. 

“We want this partnership between two independent events to demonstrate a celebration of unity among the gravel family while also celebrating the incredible accomplishments of the individuals who will take on this challenge.”

According to Strohbehn, to sign up for the Double Double Championship, participants simply sign up for The Mid South Double, as well as the Gravel Worlds Double and they’re automatically entered.

Registration Lottery for The Mid South Double will open October 30-31, 2021, at midsouthgravel.com. Registration for the Gravel Worlds Double will open November 6, 2021, at 8AM at gravel-worlds.com.

Wintle said both events are excited to provide an unforgettable experience for Double Double participants.