Published on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 at 2:56:21 PM
Nannup has taken another significant step onto the world cycling stage, with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) officially announcing the courses for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships (GWC), to be hosted in and around Nannup.
This announcement formally confirms Nannup as the host community for this international event and recognises the region’s gravel roads, forests and landscapes as being of world‑class standard. With riders expected to travel from around the globe, the Championships will place Nannup front and centre in international cycling media, creating opportunities for local businesses, accommodation providers, volunteers and community groups.
To coincide with the course announcement, event organisers have launched the official 2026 UCI GWC website, providing early information for riders and supporters: 👉 Gravel Champs Western Australia
The announcement has also been shared with the SEVEN Gravel Race electronic mailing list, ensuring thousands of riders worldwide are already aware of Nannup’s role as host of the upcoming World Championships. Tiffany Cromwell, professional cyclist and GWC Ambassador, is also expected to share the news through her social media channels shortly, further highlighting Nannup and the South West to an international audience.
Continued global exposure through SEVEN Gravel Race
International awareness of Nannup continues to grow through the success of the SEVEN Gravel Race, which is already delivering strong participation numbers and extensive online exposure.
The Global Cycling Network (GCN) – the world’s largest online cycling channel with 3.6 million followers – has released a video showcasing SEVEN Gravel Race and Nannup, which has already attracted more than 88,000 views: 👉 Youtube Watch
SEVEN Gravel Race registrations remain strong, with 1,806 riders already registered, and organisers expecting participation to approach the 2,000‑rider cap, despite rising fuel costs.
This ongoing interest reinforces Nannup’s reputation as a welcoming host town for high‑quality events and highlights the important role played by the local community, volunteers and supporting organisations.
Community enquiries
This update is provided to keep the Nannup community informed. Any questions, concerns or feedback relating to event operations, courses or logistics should be directed to the event organisers, CyclingEventures, via the event websites:
With global attention continuing to build, preparations for 2026 are shaping up to be an exciting time for Nannup, showcasing not only elite cycling, but the people, places and community spirit that make the town special.
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