Practical Information

Access & parking

Registrations

Centre Sportif Houffalize, Cour-de-l’Abbaye 15, 6660 Houffalize

Start

Maison Communale, Rue de Schaarbeek 1, 6660 Houffalize

Finish

Place de l’Eglise, 6660 Houffalize

Parking

You will find an overview of all access roads and car parks here a couple of weeks before the event.

Important! The public camper spot in the center of Houffalize will not be accessible during Houffa Gravel.

After your online registration, you will receive a confirmation email. A few days before the event, you will receive another email with your official race number.

Upon presenting your race number, you can pick up your frame plate and race number either on the day of the event or the day before at the registration desks:

  • Friday, August 29th: from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 30th: from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM


Below, you’ll find an overview of the start times per category. A start box will be designated for each category. The start signal for the first category will be given at 8:30 AM, followed by the other categories at intervals of a few minutes.

The top 25% in each category will qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships. This 25% is calculated on the actual number of starters, not on the number of riders entered. The results are ranked on the basis of the time ridden.

  • 90 km = official qualification distance for men 60+ and women 50+
  • 135 km = official qualification distance for elite men/women, men 19-59 years, and women 19-49 years

For more information about the UCI Gravel World Series, you can find it HERE.

A few days before the event, you will receive an email with all the practical information.

The top three in each category will be invited to the podium ceremonies. The timing of the podium ceremonies for Houffa Gravel can be found below. There will be a designated waiting area at the finish line where all podium winners can prepare for the ceremony.

In addition to an impressive route through the beautiful Ardennes, you can also expect an extensive participation package:

  • Extensive refreshment stations with technical sports nutrition, isotonic sports drinks, water, a wide range of cookies, snacks, and fruit*
  • Seat post sticker with chip for timing
  • Technical assistance at the start/finish and at each supply station
  • Breakdown service along the course
  • Medical service at the start/finish and along the way
  • We provide accident insurance for bodily injury (no helmet = not insured)
  • Marked routes and perfect signposting
  • A delicious coffee when picking up your race number (only on event day)
  • Guarded bicycle sheds
  • Changing room & showers
  • A professional bike wash by Kärcher
  • A very enjoyable après-bike in a lounge atmosphere with food/drinks, DJ, partner booths, and more

*Supplies only available upon presentation of frame plate

It is possible to sell or take over a registration, but this must be done before Tuesday, August 26 at 5:00 PM.

It is important to contact us in advance via info@golazo.com so we can transfer the registration correctly and completely.

On-site, changes are only allowed between participants who do not have a UCI ID.

The organiser advises everyone not to make any strenuous efforts for which they are not physically prepared. Make sensible decisions about the pace you want to impose on your body. Those who aim to train or compete at high intensity should have a check-up by a (sports) doctor every year.

The submission of medical certificates is not mandatory. It is up to the sportsman himself to decide how to deal with the information he receives during a medical examination. The organiser does not bear any responsibility in this respect.