Events

The “Migration Gravel Race” is a semi supported four day stage race across the wilds of the Maasai Mara, Kenya. Competitors will be pre-approved to race. Each stage ends at a secure designated check point. The Migration Gravel Race (MGR)...

45-SouthWest is a single-stage, self-supported road bicycle adventure starting in the historical city of Krakow. The route will lead the riders through national parks, iconic ancient villages, and towns, scenic UNESCO World Heritage sites, the deepest canyon in Europe, the...

The lucky riders who will ride for cake will be drawn in a lottery. As usual at DEAD ENDS & cake there will be a gender split of 50% women & non-binary and 50% men. The past events showed, that...

The Unsupported GRVL Challenge is an extraordinary gravel cycling event in Denmark. This 330 km ride takes cyclists on an adventure across gravel roads, dirt tracks, and narrow country lanes. What sets this event apart is that it is an...

A classic 100 mile off road race featuring 90% singletrack terrain to test your handling skills. The Lumberjack 100 will once again utilize a 33-mile loop through Michigan’s beautiful Manistee National Forest and the Big-M Ski Area. The Michigan style...

The Solstice Gravel Grinder will be a premier grassroots Nebraska gravel grinder that starts and ends in Beatrice, NE. This ride will again journey through some of the most beautiful back roads and gravel south of Beatrice. The terrain mixes steep...

The Andean Raid is an ultracycling event, unsupported & single-stage. The race is 617km long with 12.950m of elevation gain. The second edition starts in Cusco (Peru) and goes through the Vilcanota Range, reaching a maximum altitude of 5.070m. The...

A race designed for point-to-point gravel cyclists, promoting the growth of the modality in Colombia. Landscapes, Nature and Culture guaranteed. Brutal is on its way to becoming the gravel icon in Colombia and the most recognized community in the country...

SBT GRVL is a world-class gravel race experience held on the greatest gravel roads on Earth in and around the magnificent Steamboat Springs, CO. The unique combination of the quiet roads surrounding a thriving resort town create a setting for...

The first ultra-distance gravel event in the Alpes-Maritimes! Embark on an exceptional adventure over a weekend to discover the Côte d’Azur and its treasures of hidden roads and tracks. The 555 is our IncaDivide-inspired event format with a mix of road,...

A community-centric bike race, ride and festival just outside of Lincoln bringing us all together for a summer camp weekend..but, with bikes. Grounded Nebraska was born out a shared conviction to make the cycling community and all those who are...

A gravel event on the edge of the Flint Hills in Wabaunsee County, KS.  Expect challenging climbing and rough country backroads while cycling. Bring new tires and top off your tubeless liquid of choice. Runners can expect smoother gravel but...

Join us in gravel adventure for the Ruby Roubaix! Our ride starts and ends in the picturesque town of Lamoille, Nevada, nestled at the base of the majestic Ruby Mountains. Here in rural northern Nevada, you’ll find all the elements...

UNIQUE GRAVEL EVENT IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS A breathtaking event course, delicious food and pumping music all day long. Octopus Gravel is the meeting point for gravel enthusiasts and mountain lovers. The event course consists of 7 spectacular...

GRUSK is an adventure-cycling ride on and around the highest peak in the West Virginia…Spruce Knob!   Riders will traverse gravel and dirt roads through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the East. The road conditions on course...

Montenegro Mountain Madness is an off-road unsupported bikepacking event around Montenegro (who would have guessed!). Get ready for a complete overview of the region and an adventure like no other. The route crosses the rocky mountain ridges of the Dinaric...

Join us at Whiterock Conservancy for a family friendly event on the scenic gravel roads of Guthrie County. Presented by Spotted Horse Cycling and Relentless Events LLC, Iowa Gravel Classic offers your choice of 100 miles or 100 kilometers of...

The Drumheller Valley is one with a rich and unique heritage. The dinosaur capital of the world, and some of the most iconic landscapes you will ever encounter.  Located a little NE of Calgary, the Gran Fondo Badlands travels 162...

The Bergslagen area, located in central Sweden, is the cradle of the Swedish early industrial wonder with its countless mines and iron ores. Historical villages, connected by excellent gravel roads, are spread out amid the vast forests, lively streams and...

Off the beaten track! A unique UCI Grave event in Drenthe; the Gravel One Fifty. The Province of Drenthe is the setting for this worldwide Gravel Tour in which a total of 11 countries participate with a total of 15...

The event offers three distinct courses: 100 km, 70 km, and 30 km, each with varying degrees of difficulty and elevation gain to challenge participants. It’s set in the picturesque region of Champéry, Switzerland, making it a unique race that...

The Rift is a 200 km (125 miles) off-road bike race through the dark lava fields in the highlands of Iceland. It traverses the continental rift between North America and Eurasia – a rift that grows one inch every year....

Head North to CT for an Epic Gravel Event! Start/Finish will be close by in New Milford, Connecticut – just over the NY state line. Gravel Fondo format with Coroplast Arrow Signage, Free RideWithGPS, FIT/GPX file, Strava Timed Race Segments,...

Take on the challenge of the 555, our ultracycling gravel event inspired by the IncaDivide with a mix of road, gravel and unique verticality. The route is a spectacular exploration of the Vercors massif over the space of a weekend. The...

  The Dirty Kitten Gravel Race is an adventure gravel race on private farm roads in Rapidan, VA. ​Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Locust Hill Farm & Preserve encompasses over 5,000 continuous acres of privately-owned land...

Swiss Bike-Adventure is an unsupported bikepacking event in the hilliest country in Europe! Swiss Bike Adventure is an unsupported bikepacking event, a fixed route of 1,300 kilometres and approximately 24,000 meters of climbing. Discover the hilliest country in Europe at...

1 Continent, 7 Countries, 4000 km self supported with a legendary destination, the Arctic Circle! This is the NorthCape4000, the Most Participated Ultracycling Bike Adventure in the World. Now sit back, take a deep breath and get ready to Experience...

Indiana’s Premier Gravel Century, the Dust Bowl 100 presented by Zipp, is back for another year!   After welcoming a sold-out field of 600 riders from 20 different states in 2022, we’re once again making the 2023 race even bigger...

In 1988, in celebration of Montana’s centennial, Annick Smith and William Kittredge published a book titled, The Last Best Place, A Montana Anthology, from which our race gains its namesake.   Working with friends and editors, the two compiled journals, essays, stories, poems, and...

Y2Karoo is a 3 Stage Mtb Race that takes place in Colesberg and t he race takes place from the Chargo Merino Inn just outside Colesberg.  What makes the Y2Karoo so popular is the fact that there is a long and a short...

West Carpathian Challenge Slovak bikepacking adventure. A mid-range race for MTB/Gravel, trailrunners and kickbikers. The Route: 600 Km and 13.500m elevation gain. The route is set in beautiful nature, and winds around historic castles, villages and other natural treasures. Sometimes...

Welcome to the Sipoo gravel paradise. Premium hardpack gravel and forest roads just 25km outside Helsinki! Dirty Sipoo is an iconic Finnish gravel event, named after Dirty Kanza. The event has been part of the Nordic Gravel Series for a...

Freedom on two wheelsNorth East Gravel is an adventurous free-time activity for those of us who enjoy cycling, and want to experience proximity to nature and culture, and meet people. When you arrive in Tynset, perhaps the day before the...

Backroads is WA’s newest cycling event, bringing gravel bike racing to the Midwest. It was first held in 2022, seeing over 300 riders take part and becoming the new talk of the town amongst the cycling community.  Backroads has been...

The Grefillinn Gravel Race is a world-class gravel cycling event set in the rugged, breathtaking landscapes of West Iceland. Starting and finishing in Reykholt, this race offers riders an unforgettable journey through remote highlands, volcanic terrain, and wide gravel roads...

Bentang Jawa is an unsupported ultra cycling race and self-navigation across Java Island, which starts from west to east. Cyclists can ride as individuals (solo) or in teams (pairs). During the race, cyclists will be invited to explore the various...

Hansens Cykelløb  was the first race to combine 146 km of gravel cycling with a gastronomic experience. The race is based on the Danish tradition of good, clean ingredients & cycling in the most beautiful nature. Hansens Cykelløb offers an...

Characterized by its untouched wilderness, high mountain passes, unpredictable weather and warm hospitality, the Silk Road Mountain Race is an adventure like none other. The Silk Road Mountain Race is a fixed route, unsupported, single-stage cycling race through the mountains...

Halland and the Swedish west coast gives the cyclist a landscape that includes both coastal open fields and deep showy forests not far from the coast. Even if we don´t have the big mountains, our rolling hills will make the...

About Border Epic Border Epic is a fast child of Baltic unsupported bikepacking challenge called “Hydra Epic” and is the second event of “Epic” kind. The route was born from tourism route, that we as riders started using from 2008...

The bicycle ultramarathon in Kashubia is a sports event during which participants cover a bicycle route several hundred kilometers long, leading through the picturesque areas of Kashubia. This route leads through numerous hills, forests and the southern part of the Baltic...

We now move on to new adventures. This time it will be Östergarn IP on Gotland that will be the center. We have fantastic roads and nature by the sea and magical Torsburgen on the tour. We also get to...

The Overland Bike will have a hard cap of 1000 participants (down from about 1500 last year). We feel that this is the ideal size for us, our towns, and ultimately rider experience. Juniors race for free (always), West Windsor...

UNSUPPORTED ULTRACYCLING GRAVEL ON THE EDGE OF EUROPE The wildest bikepacking off-road challenge on Europe: 800km +16.000m across the only official deserts in Europe, the wild coast of Cabo de Gata and the highest Col in the continent, Pico Veleta...

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GRAVEL EVENT IN AMERICA Rebecca’s Private Idaho is a premier, multi-day gravel cycling event set in the stunning surroundings of Sun Valley, Idaho. This gravel event attracts cyclists from around the world, eager to explore its captivating...

THE NORDIC GRAVEL MONUMENT In the wake of the biggest one-day races and monuments in cycling, the Nordic GRVL Grinder is set in the world. This race is the answer to a truly Nordic ‘new monument’ within gravel cycling. ​Are...

Raiders Gravel is a truly Scottish gravel cycling adventure ride held over four days in the heart of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, in South-West Scotland. Our stunning routes take riders on three challenging routes though the Galloway...

It all started quite simply. In 2021 we were invited to visit the country of Armenia and explore it by bike. We were deeply inspired and affected be the place and the people who live there. Armenia is a country...

BORN OUT OF THE RUGGED WEST OF IRELAND, THE GALWAY BAY CYCLING CLUB IS PLEASED TO BRING YOU THE GALWAY GRAVEL GRINDER! For the last few years, a few passionate souls have canvassed the beautiful off-road gems around the Galway...

Welcome to the wild west of gravel riding – right here in Cody, Wyo.  Get your bike tuned up and pull your hat down tight – this ain’t your mama’s gravel bike race. It will be a wild west gravel...

Europe’s Most Demanding Bikepacking Challenge SNEAK PEAKS returns for its second year, cementing its reputation as Europe’s most grueling bikepacking event. Winding through the breathtaking landscapes of the Italian Dolomites and the higherst mountain ranges in Northern Italy (and Switzerland),...

The 500 Mile Cannibal is born It is the first long distance gravel event with start and finish in the city of Zaragoza. It is not a common event, it is a different and difficult event, you can mark it...

THE FINNISH GRAVEL PARTYLet yourself be amazed by the beauty of autumn as you ride the pristine gravel of the Lahti region and the Salpausselkä UNESCO Geopark. You’ll immerse yourself in a unique setting of scenic roads surrounded by fields...

The Bohemian Border Bash Race is a serious unsupported, single-stage ultra-endurance on & off-road cycling adventure. Although it takes place in the heart of Europe, it should not be underestimated as it requires not only the ability to cycle for...

Saga Gravel returns to the wonderful lands of Paredones / Vichuquén, in the O higgins region with three new full Gravel distances, with epic routes between the coastal mountain range and its beautiful landscapes and local culture. You are ready?...

A GRAVEL STORY WAITING TO BE TOLD Småland is a landscape of stories. Biking through its vast forests and past the abundance of red cottages, it is not hard to imagine how this area inspired the setting in many of...

A gravel adventure in northeastern Skåne. Pink roads, deep forests, open views, many lakes, even more hills, and abundant apple trees. Just like in previous years, this is an “all-inclusive” event, featuring a marked course, coffee and a simple breakfast...

LAST GRIZZLY GRAVEL Join the team of Breakaway Promotions for another spectacular celebration of gravel at the three-day, all-inclusive gravel stage race, the Last Grizzly Gravel! The adventure starts in Northern Utah before heading across the border into Idaho traversing...

WELCOME AT LTD GRAVEL RAID! Enjoy the ultimate Live Slow, Ride Fast experience. LtD Gravel Raid is back! Expect stunning gravel routes in the mesmerizing Eifel, craft beers, delicious food, workshops, activities, contests and a great music festival. This year is gonna...

Kershaw Gold Rush is one of the Southeast’s most distinctive gravel races, held on the expansive 2,500-acre Brewer Plantation in Heath Springs, South Carolina. As part of the Southeast Gravel Series, this event marks the launch of the fall racing...

The Gempen Grinder is Europe’s best-kept gravel secret—an underground favorite with global potential. Set in the tri-border region where Switzerland, France, and Germany meet, this self-supported gravel race blends raw terrain, community spirit, and festival vibes into one unforgettable experience....

Embark on an extraordinary cycling adventure with the Death Road ultracycling race, Bolivia’s inaugural event of its kind. This self-supported, single-stage race challenges riders to conquer a 440 km loop starting and ending in La Paz, traversing the infamous Yungas...

Triangle of Gravel is a four-day gravel bikepacking journey through some of Switzerland’s most breathtaking and contrasting alpine landscapes. Starting and finishing in St. Moritz, the route forms a triangle across the Engadin, Bergell, Valtellina, and Valposchiavo regions—linking high mountain passes,...

Istra Land is an unforgettable gravel cycling adventure that starts and ends in Basovizza, Italy, and takes riders on a breathtaking journey through the stunning landscapes of Istria. This self-supported event blends the spirit of endurance racing with the freedom...

THE NEW GRAVEL PARADISE HUTCHINSON GRAVEL RANCH The word Ranch takes on meaning in deep Catalonia where a web of roads has woven agricultural life for hundreds of years. Endless tracks that connect the most remote points of Noguera and Segarra. There...

The Harvest 50 Gravel Ride & Race is one of Indiana’s most celebrated and longest-running gravel events, bringing together cyclists from across the region for an unforgettable ride through the rolling countryside of Boone County each fall. With a perfect...

The Rad Dirt Fest is a standout gravel cycling event set against the rugged backdrop of Trinidad, Colorado—where the high plains meet the southern Rockies. Designed for gravel riders of all levels, this one-day race offers a mix of endurance,...

The Dunoon Dirt Dash 5050 is a self-supported bikepacking event over two days and takes you around the amazing scenery  on the Cowal Peninsula near Glasgow. The event is the perfect way to experience the rugged beauty Scotland’s Adventure Coast with...

Stoked? We’re looking forward to hitting up the trails in the hills surrounding Minakami on a fresh, new course and share the Grinduro party vibes once again! The unique format of Grinduro combines the best elements of a mountain bike...

The Human Fish Gravel is a gravel grinding race, a cycling festival for all adventure gravel riders and fans. Join us on one of the finest gravel roads in Slovenia’s Green Karst region. Cyclists will take on a challenging 260...

BWR NC, presented by Sierra Nevada, will take place in Hendersonville, NC at the Ride Kanuga location, an incredible destination nestled on 1,400 stunning acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its historic setting features a beautiful 30-acre lake, 20-miles of...

Welcome to the “HLC” The first self-supported mountain bike race from the north to the south of Israel across the historical landscapes of the Holy Land. Bring your bike and gear and ride, self-supported, as fast as you can to...

Ready for adventure? Our routes are designed to give riders the chance to explore the grit in the western portion of Marathon County on several gems that can only be accessed through this race.   Riders will fully experience Central Wisconsin...

Get ready for one of South Africa’s most awe-inspiring gravel challenges — the Prince George Monumental 100 Miler. This iconic one-day race takes riders on a truly unforgettable journey from the arid beauty of the Great Karoo to the lush...

The Peninsular Divide, an ultra-distance bikepacking cycling event. Spanning 1,500 kilometers from the southernmost tip of Peninsular Malaysia to its northernmost reaches, the race challenges riders with a staggering elevation gain of 20,000 meters. Designed for serious endurance cyclists, the...

RAVAL EXTREME is a bikepacking adventure starting in Valencia. Participants must complete the 800+ km and 13,000m route following a pre-defined track in a maximum of 110 hours , being completely self-sufficient . They can ride the route on their...

Explore some of the oldest mountains in South America, and around the Mantiqueira Massif. You will cycle through the Atlantic forest and discover the spectacular Brazilian biodiversity, one of the wildest in the world. Brazil offers you an exceptional gravel experience with its tropical weather...

The Uyuni Gravel Experience is a premier gravel cycling event set against the breathtaking backdrop of Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat. This unique event offers cyclists an unparalleled opportunity to ride across vast white expanses, explore...

Whether you’re new to ultra distance racing or a seasoned veteran, you’re sure to find the challenge you are looking for at the Spotted Horse Gravel Ultra. Choose from 75, 150, or 200 miles of the some of best hills,...

The Life Time Big Sugar Classic features a world-class mountain bike race and world-class gravel race in the cycling capital of the U.S., Northwest Arkansas. It’s a week-long celebration that allows off-road enthusiasts to shred both the MTB trails and...

The Japanese Odyssey is a long distance unsupported cycle adventure.The organisation doesn’t provide any support – once you cross the starting line, you are on your own.We want to ensure equal opportunity for all riders, either local or non-Japanese.This means...

An immersive bikepacking expedition with a charitable focus. The Rhino Run Expedition is an adventure through the western cape of South Africa and the world renowned Garden Route national park that follows the entree route of the Rhino Run Bikepacking Race. Riders...

Village Gravel is a high-altitude gravel race and all-out celebration of the sport, set in the forested foothills of Flagstaff, Arizona. Hosted at the scenic Village Camp resort, this weekend-long event blends world-class gravel riding with community vibes, mountain hospitality,...

Welcome to BorderLands Gravel, where the road less traveled leads to unforgettable adventures. Embark on a cycling journey like no other as you traverse real gravel roads, discovering the hidden gems of Douglas, Arizona and Cochise County, along the way....

This race is a thrilling and challenging cycling event that takes riders on an epic journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Andes Mountains in South America. The race covers a distance of approximately 1,200 kilometers and includes a total...

Tierra del Fuego , with a cold and humid climate, its landscape of mountains, glaciers and fjords, and home to indigenous communities such as the Selk’nam and the Yámanas, will welcome you to the most inhospitable Gravel race in the world . Karukinka...

The race takes place along a best routes with scenic views and natural surroundings in north of Malaysia. And this race is also the finale round of the 2025 season for gravel tour in Malaysia.

Date: 22nd February 2026Location: Crystal Waves Hotel & Resort, Talavera, Nueva EcijaDistance: 240 kmElevation Gain: ~900 mEvent Type: Gravel Endurance Race Event Description CONQUER THE GRAVEL FRONTIER IN ASIA ATTCK UNRSTRKTD is the first-ever Gravel Earth Series race in Asia...

Transcordilleras is not just a race — it’s one of the most demanding and awe-inspiring self-supported cycling events on the planet. Set in the heart of Colombia’s majestic Andes Mountains, this bikepacking adventure challenges riders to cross three mountain ranges over...

Date: Seasonal departures (select months)Location: Bogota, ColombiaDuration: 7–10 daysTour Type: Fully Supported Gravel Expedition A gravel tour from Bogotá to Medellin exploring the Colombian Andes. The Gravel Bike Tour Colombia is a multi-day, fully supported gravel adventure that journeys through...

Giro Pio is Costa Rica’s signature gravel and mountain bike adventure, set in the heart of the Nicoya Peninsula. Starting in Paquera, this demanding ride covers 120 or 160 kilometers of rugged tropical terrain, crossing beaches, dense jungle, steep climbs,...

Date: 8th March – 28th March 2026Route: ~2,700 km from Chile’s Carretera Austral to Ushuaia, ArgentinaElevation Gain: ~25,000 m over remote gravel roads and trailsEvent Type: Self‑Supported Ultra-Distance Gravel Bikepacking Adventure Final Frontier Patagonia is a non‑competitive, self-supported gravel odyssey through one...

Date: March 9–13, 2026Format: 5-day rally-style gravel race (Prologue + 4 stages)Total Distance / Elevation: ~400 km / ~7,800 m D+Field Limit: 200 ridersTiming: Timed “rally” segments + untimed transfersNavigation: GPX route files   Aurora Gravel Cyprus is a five-day...

The Hills Gravel Race is a unique gravel cycling event set in the historic and naturally rich region of Molise, Italy. Designed for cyclists who want to blend racing spirit with adventure, this one-day event offers the chance to explore...

Kick off your bikepacking season with a journey that feels like stepping into another world. Trail of the Southern Oasis is an immersive desert expedition that leads riders deep into the far south of Morocco—where the horizon dissolves into infinity,...

The Borderline Gravel Challenge is part of the legendary Andean Raid series: a fixed-route, self-supported gravel event that spans 300 km across remote Peruvian landscapes, from Nazca to the coastal dunes of Paracas. This route is a pure gravel adventure—80%+ unpaved...

A UNIQUE GRAVEL FESTIVAL IN BAZA Utopia Gravel Fest is not a common event, it’s a unique gravel festival with a truly spectacular event course to meet like-minded gravel grinders from all corners of the world. The desert of Gorafe...

The Rough Road 100 is a classic spring gravel cycling event held in Morris, Illinois, offering an early-season test of endurance, speed, and grit. With a course that mixes smooth pavement and rough rural tracks, the event captures the spirit...

Discover the gravel bike paradise on Lake Wörthersee, where a breathtaking backdrop of Alpine panoramas and clear water is combined with a variety of particular designed routes. The region Wörthersee-Rosental offers not only experienced gravel bikers, but also beginners the...

WELCOME TO THE LAND OF A THOUSAND AND ONE SENSATIONS We present to you a unique region to enjoy gravel stage racing. We’ve prepared the best roads of Tierra de Campos for you to ride fast, wheel to wheel, in...