2012 Gravel Worlds

Written By Jason Strohbehn

A New Chapter in Gravel Racing

The 2012 edition of Gravel Worlds, held on August 18, marked a significant evolution in the event's history. Building upon the foundation laid in 2010 and 2011, the 2012 race introduced a new course, a more structured race format, and an expanded field of participants.

A Fresh Course and Format

In 2012, Gravel Worlds featured a 150-mile loop course that began and ended in Lincoln, Nebraska. The route was designed to challenge riders with a mix of gravel roads and minimal maintenance routes, offering a true gravel racing experience. Notably, this year's course had the least elevation gain of any Gravel Worlds event, with approximately 6,000 feet of climbing, making it more accessible to a broader range of riders.

The race format also evolved, with the introduction of timed segments and official results, adding a competitive edge to the event. Participants navigated the course using cue sheets, and the Pirate Cycling League (PCL) provided support at various checkpoints along the way.

 
2012 Gravel Worlds Route
 

A Growing Community

The 2012 race saw a significant increase in participation, with over 100 riders taking part. This growth reflected the expanding popularity of gravel racing and the increasing recognition of Gravel Worlds as a premier event in the gravel racing calendar. The sense of community remained a cornerstone of the event, with riders of all abilities coming together to challenge themselves and support one another.

Notable Performances

Jay Thomas emerged as the male champion, completing the course in 9 hours and 6 minutes. Sydney Brown claimed the female title with a time of 11 hours and 22 minutes. These performances highlighted the competitive spirit of the event and set high standards for future editions.

Looking Ahead

The success of the 2012 Gravel Worlds set the stage for the event's continued growth and evolution. The introduction of new courses, race formats, and increased participation underscored the event's commitment to providing a challenging and inclusive experience for all riders. As Gravel Worlds continued to develop, it solidified its reputation as a premier gravel racing event, attracting riders from across the country and around the world.

RESULTS

Open Men
1 Jay Thomas 43 Lincoln, NE 9:06
2 Eric Brunt 28 Omaha, NE 9:22
3 Mike Marchand 48 Kearney, NE 9:25
4 Dale Pinkelman 36 Lincoln, NE 9:40
5 Dave Averill 40 Fort Collins, CO 9:43
6 Ray Smith 27 Louisville, KY 10:10
7 Randy Gibson 47 Lincoln, NE 10:15
8 Mike Noonan 38 Denver, CO 10:15
9 Mike Dixon 45 Lincoln, NE 10:21
10T Jeremiah Grell 30 Lincoln, NE 10:35
10T Joseph Anderson 39 Kansas City, MO 10:35
10T Paul Chapman 45 Lincoln, NE 10:35
13 Kevin Collings 33 Bel Aire, KS 10:44
14 Mike Johnson 37 Cedar Falls, IA 10:59
15 Britton Kusiak 26 Kansas City, MO 11:02
16 Sean Pieper 40 Lincoln, NE 11:06
17 Dave McLeod 39 Lawrence, KS 11:08
18 Jeff Caldwell 41 North Platte, NE 11:22
19 Randall Smith 41 North Platte, NE 11:24
20 Chris Karpowicz 42 Broadview Heights, OH 11:26
21 Scott Kiddoo 49 Lincoln, NE 11:40
22 James Blake 35 Lincoln, NE 11:55
23 Scott Ideen 40 Knoxville, TN 12:05
24 Jim Winklepleck 43 Lincoln, NE 12:10
25T Ben Swan 30 Omaha, NE 12:14
25T Jonathan Neve 24 Omaha, NE 12:14
27 Al Brunner 46 West Alus, WI 12:21
28 Paul White 39 Hinckley, OH 12:24
29T Mike Suing 36 Lincoln, NE 12:26
29T Eric Vacek 39 Lincoln, NE 12:26
31 Tim Mohn 44 Emporia, KS 12:29
32 Rodney Bade 31 Maryville, MO 12:35
33T Andy Drake 42 Lincoln, NE 12:56
33T Lance Fraley 42 Lincoln, NE 12:56
35 Mark Rolfsmeyer 41 Seward, NE 13:10
36 Jason Bakewell 30 Lincoln, NE 13:26
37 Kyle Hansen 34 Lincoln, NE 13:28
38T Jeff Young 24 Emporia, KS 13:45
38T Sam Larson 31 Denver, CO 13:45
40 Scott Redd 42 Omaha, NE 13:56
41T Aaron Schnee 29 Lincoln, NE 13:56
41T David Cleasby 41 Council Bluffs, IA 13:56
41T Russell Parde 26 Lincoln, NE 13:56
44 John Lehman 22 Portland, OR 13:58
45T Kenrick Clay 40 Hastings, NE 14:03
45T Tony Kavan 35 Juniata, NE 14:03
47T Eric Fassnacht 30 Cleveland, OH 14:04
47T Jeremy Paul 29 Clevelend, OH 14:04
49 Mark Chapin 41 Lincoln, NE 14:24
50 Delan Lonowski 36 Lincoln, NE 14:53
51 Kupo Mleya 27 Lincoln, NE 15:03
52T Ben Ross 26 Lincoln, NE 15:26
52T Clint Robinson 34 Lincoln, NE 15:26
54 Pell Duvall 30 Omaha, NE 15:32
55T Gus Miller 48 Seward, NE 16:08
55T Oak Williams 32 Lincoln, NE 16:08
57 Andy Pedley 32 Lincoln, NE 16:09
58 Chad Quigley 44 Gothenburg, NE 17:45
Barry Brummund 40 Southlake, TX DNF
Ben Cohoon 30 Lincoln, NE DNF
Ben Ptacek 29 Lincoln, NE DNF
Bobby Thompson 38 Emporia, KS DNF
Brian Luciani 38 Lincoln, NE DNF
Brian Warne 17 Lincoln, NE DNF
Cody Mathias 25 Olathe, KS DNF
Conrad Castaneda 43 Lincoln, NE DNF
Delley Bergen 20 North Platte, NE DNF
James Gearhart 36 Lincoln, NE DNF
Jason McLaughlin 35 Lincoln, NE DNF
Kevin Wilkens 45 Lincoln, NE DNF
Lane Bergen 19 Paxton, NE DNF
Lucas Orth 23 Lincoln, NE DNF
Matt Bergen 46 Paxton, NE DNF
Phil Rudebusch 42 Lincoln, NE DNF
Philip Stake 31 Lincoln, NE DNF
Roger Bach 26 Lincoln, NE DNF
Stephen Brown 33 Lincoln, NE DNF
Todd Brewer 35 Lincoln, NE DNF
Trevor Madden 37 Lincoln, NE DNF
Jared Carlson 33 Eagle, NE DNF
Aaron Yakel 39 Lincoln, NE DNF
Joel Lamson 46 Lincoln, NE DNS
A.J. Turner Iowa City, IA DNS
Bob Schloegel Leawood, KS DNS
Chuck Fritz Clive, IA DNS
Clayton Geschke Lincoln, NE DNS
Derrick Boos St. Joseph, MO DNS
Eric Binns Scott City, KS DNS
Lance Andre Dubuque, IA DNS
Mark Sirek Minneapolis, MN DNS
Matt Koginski Emporia, KS DNS
Rob Versteegh Ankney, IA DNS
Sam Cohen Iowa City, IA DNS
Scott McDonough Iowa City, IA DNS
Shane Patrick Emporia, KS DNS
Tim Kelsey Papillion, NE DNS
Open Women
# Name Age Hometown Finishing time
1 Sydney Brown 34 Lincoln, NE 11:22
2 Jennifer Girard 42 Mammoth Lakes, CA 11:26
3 Janna Vavra 32 Lincoln, NE 11:55
4 Kristi Mohn 43 Emporia, KS 12:29
5 Elisabeth Grindcore 29 Lincoln, NE 16:20
Ashley Cooper 30 Lincoln, NE DNF
Berly Brown 29 Lincoln, NE DNF
Jackie Wesch 48 Lincoln, NE DNF
Meghan Sullivan 33 Lincoln, NE DNF
Jen Deep 32 Lincoln, NE DNF
Katharine Shiffler 29 Lincoln, NE DNF
Liz Tylander 28 Lincoln, NE DNF
Katie Cords 33 Lincoln, NE DNF
Sarah Johnson 31 Omaha, NE DNF
Karen Hudson 27 Vail, CO DNF
Steph Lofton 46 Lincoln, NE DNF
Megan Ludwickson 32 Lincoln, NE DNF
Andrea Cohen Iowa City, IA DNS
Kimber Damhorst Iowa City, IA DNS
Tricia Brown Iowa City, IA DNS
Master Men
# Name Age Hometown Finishing time
1 John Mathias 54 Olathe, KS 11:12
2 Bruce Currin 59 Lincoln, NE 11:42
3 Bob Breckner 51 Hastings, NE 11:45
4 Ron Nelson 57 Lincoln, NE 12:05
5 Pete Lira 54 Jacksonville, IL 14:19
6 Steve Hurless 51 Lincoln, NE 14:25
7 Dave Rowe 57 Lincoln, NE 14:34
8 Michael Jones 50 Sun Prairie, WI 15:04
9 Patrick Lorenze 53 Lincoln, NE 16:12
10T Earl Burns 53 Lincoln, NE 18:20
10T Patrick Grewe 61 Lincoln, NE 18:20
Bruce Sandahl 55 Hastings, NE DNF
Allen Hull 55 Papillion, NE DNF
Rick Dockhorn 50+ Lincoln, NE DNF
Mark Rupp 52 Lincoln, NE DNF
Paul Larsen 59 Lincoln, NE DNF
John Dean 61 Lincoln, NE DNF
Robert Tucker 55 Lincoln, NE DNF
Mark Falloon Lincoln, NE DNS
John Tom Pierce Westwood, KS DNS
Master Women
# Name Age Hometown Finishing time
1 Kim Carveth 50+ Lincoln, NE DNF
2 Chinda David 56 Lincoln, NE DNF
Single Speed Men
# Name Age Hometown Finishing time
1 Rafal Doloto 34 Omaha, NE 10:53
2 Warran Wiebe 53 Lawrence, KS 11:06
3 Malcolm Tassi 27 Greely, CO 11:55
4 Tyler Moore 32 Springfield, MO 12:04
5T Joel Dyke 46 Kansas City, KS 12:15
5T John Welsh 47 Kansas City, KS 12:15
7T Brandon Wachal 23 Omaha, NE 13:58
7T Matt Wills 41 Lincoln, NE 13:58
7T Carl Gauger 24 Lincoln, NE 13:58
10 Rhino Albeez 27 Lincoln, NE 14:25
11 Charles Mitchell 27 Lincoln, NE 14:36
12 Craig Furber 41 Lincoln, NE 16:18
Matt Fuller 36 Lincoln, NE DNF
Chris Hansen 36 Lincoln, NE DNF
Andrew Casuburn 19 Lincoln, NE DNF
McCollounant Lincoln, NE DNS
Bob Wieck Scottsbluff, NE DNS
Michael Beck Lakewood, CO DNS
Single Speed Women - NONE!
Tandem - NONE!
Fat Bike/Cargo Bike
# Names Ages Hometown Finishing time
1 Ben Swift 35 Lincoln, NE 16:17
Marc Meyer 35 Lincoln, NE DNF
Ryana Swift 32 Lincoln, NE DNF
Steve Mcguire Iowa City, IA DNS
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