Second-placed Célestin Guillon and third-placed Axelle Dubau-Prévot stand on podium at 2026 The River next to winners, Geerike Schreurs and Mads Würtz Schmidt (Image credit: Gravel Earth Series 2026 l The River by the Traka)

After nurturing the Gravel Earth Series for four years, organisers Klassmark have revamped the global collection of races under their direction as The Traka World Series in 2027, announcing a compact framework of seven events, all with consistent prize money and live streaming.

Six of the seven events have been revealed, with Klassmark owning and operating all but one of the events under their 'The Traka' brand.…