More than 1400 riders return to Nannup for SEVEN Gravel Race

More than 1400 riders returned to Nannup for one of Australia’s ultimate gravel cycling challenges at the weekend. The SEVEN Gravel Race was held in the region on Saturday as part of the Union Cycliste Internationale Gravel World Series, which also saw 60 people volunteer their time. Riders took off on WA’s best gravel roads and climbs, consisting of a 25km, 45km, 85km and 125km course in the one-day challenge, which started in the town seven years ago. Warren-Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie attended the race and said it was awesome to have world-class gravel racing courses in Nannup. She highlighted large-scale community sporting events as part of the State Government’s plan to diversify the economy, create jobs, and develop business opportunities in regional economies. Ms Kelsbie represented Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti at the event, meeting competitors and presenting awards to the winning stage riders. Nannup is set to host a major gravel cycling event in two years time, with the MLA expressing her excitement. “I cannot wait to see Nannup and surrounds just bustling with riders from all over the globe come 2026 when the town plays host to the UCI Gravel World Championships,” she said. “Bring it on!” The race was supported by Tourism WA through the 2023-24 Regional Event Program, the Shire of Nannup, EKOI, Camelbak, HIGH5 Sports Nutrition, Apex Radiology, AusCycling and Nannup community volunteers.