Events

A kind of Tour Divide made in France that links the Franco-Belgian border to the Franco-Spanish border. A challenging all-roads route between gravel and mountain biking using the GR footpaths of Santiago de Compostela. French Divide is an ultra biking...

A grueling adventure through the Canadian Rockies This is a fully self supported bike packing event. The route is over 80% gravel. It will be run similar to events such as the Tour Divide and other long distance self supported...

The komoot Women’s Rally is back. For the Slovenian edition of this wonderful, camaraderie-packed adventure, we want to ride an original route designed by a woman. In early August 2022, we set out with a group of nine women for...

GranGarda is a small adventure, meant to discover a diverse landscape and a rich heritage. Growing up in this area, we have been exploring, hiking and riding for years. We wanted to plan a bikepacking route connecting the main sights...

Cycling from Tangier to Sidi Ifni in Morocco. The route brings riders trough the Rif and Atlas mountains to the Sahara desert. The routes of the Morocco Bike-Adventure brings you to rural places tourists rarely see. It doesn’t follows petrol...

Tour Aotearoa is one of the world’s great bikepacking trips: stretching 3,000 km from Cape Reinga to Bluff it follows a combination of cycle trails, tracks, paths and lanes connected by the most enjoyable country roads available. Tour Aotearoa is...

1047 km ultra race departing from Torres del Paine National Park, the 8th wonder of the world. The competition begins in the city of Puerto Natales, to enter the Torres del Paine National Park (8th wonder of the world) which...

TransIchnusa is a gravel bikepacking adventure to discover the most authentic and wild spirit of Sardinia. The stages will be challenging, both from traveled kilometers / elevation and even more from emotional standpoint. TransIchnusa is not a race and you’ll...

The Candy B. Graveller is a self-sustaining bikepacking adventure ride with a historic charitable foundation. The route, which is more than 640 kilometers long, runs along the former flight corridor of the Berlin Airlift from Frankfurt am Main to Berlin.  In the spirit...

SHARDANA BIKEVENTURE IS THE BIGGEST UNSUPPORTED BIKEPACKING ADVENTURE IN SARDINIA.

Are you ready to try out bikepacking, but not sure that you want to invest in a full complement of bags and cooking kit?  Join AutodropLTD and Thirsty Souls Community Brewing for a semi-supported bikepacking event in the Blue Ridge...

The Trans Alba Race is a self supported cycling ride around Scotland. Covering just over 1,000 miles, four ferry trips and 66,000 feet of climbing.  ​Or….introducing The 400. A wee taster version of the Trans Alba Race that follows the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

The Race around Rwanda (RaR) is an ultra endurance cycling event that leads contestants over a spectacular route around the beautiful Rwandan countryside. It is a self supported, single stage race covering almost 1.000 km and 17.000 meters of elevation...

The Atlas Mountain Race is a fixed route, unsupported, single-stage cycling race that starts in Marrakesh, crosses the Moroccan Atlas before taking riders through the Anti-Atlas and on to Essaouira. The clock does not stop and there are no prizes....

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: 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...

The GranGuanche Audax Gravel is a self-supported, single-stage, fixed-route, endurance cycling event across the Canary Islands. It’s not a race, it’s a collective adventure and a challenge to finish the route. There’s no cut-off time, there are no prizes, no...

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,...

Ride through the ancient land of Israel, home to one of mankind’s earliest cultures, and the bedrock of the Holy Bible. ​From the No Man’s land of the desert, full of steep mountains, colorful sands and amazing single tracks to...

Piemontgravel is a non-competitive, self-supported bikepacking event for gravel and MTB riders, set amid the stunning landscapes of Piedmont. Now in its 6th edition, Piemontgravel has evolved from a 30-year territorial exploration project into one of Italy’s leading gravel events...

Date: April 17th, 2026Location: Vicenza & Veneto, ItalyDistances: 200 km • 400 km • 720 kmEvent Type: Gravel Ride & Festival Event Description Veneto Gravel is a premier gravel cycling event set against the varied landscapes of Italy’s Veneto region,...

TransIchnusa is a gravel bikepacking adventure to discover the most authentic and wild spirit of Sardinia. The stages will be challenging, both from traveled kilometers / elevation and even more from emotional standpoint. TransIchnusa is not a race and you’ll...

The Traka is quickly becoming one of the most iconic and challenging gravel cycling events in Europe. Held in the heart of Catalonia, Spain, and based in the world-renowned cycling hub of Girona, The Traka offers riders an unforgettable journey...

Italy Divide is Europe’s premier unsupported bikepacking race, spanning over 1,250 km from the heart of Rome to the shores of Lake Garda in Torbole. Known for its ambitious route, the event combines ancient Roman roads, gravel tracks, alpine trails,...

Location: Silvi, ItalyFormats: Legend • Epic • RookieEvent Type: Single-stage, self-supported gravel & bikepacking challenge   Empire Lands is a gravel and bikepacking odyssey that traces the ancient spine of Italy — from sea to sea, through historic villages, national...

Ride Across Arizona is a 620-mile self-supported bikepacking event following the AZ Gravel Highway developed by AZ Gravel Rides. Is the Ride Across Arizona a race? No. Is it harder than a race? Most likely, that depends on you! Ride...

The Freedom Circuit is an extremely challenging semi-supported bikepacking race which takes place in South Africa in late April annually. The route incorporates large portions of the Freedom Trail.  There is a 400km and a 700km course offering with fairly challenging cut-offs on...

Wild. Solidaric. Unsupported. The Steppenwolf – this is bikepacking at its finest. This is a day in cobblestone hell. These are real challenges, open to everyone. These are wild paths through the steppe between Berlin and Usedom in spring and cobblestones in autumn.  Together...

Date: 9th – 15th May 2026Location: Alentejo, PortugalDistances: Multiple route optionsEvent Type: Gravel Ride & Community Event Event Description Gravelbirds is a gravel cycling experience rooted in exploration, connection, and the freedom of riding off the beaten path in Portugal....

Seven Serpents is one of Europe’s most demanding and visually striking bikepacking races, tracing an 850-kilometer route from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to Trieste, Italy. This self-supported gravel adventure challenges riders to traverse a mix of rugged trails, wild backroads, ancient forest...

Across Catalunya is a self-supported, ultra-distance gravel adventure through the heart of Catalunya (Spain) — a “short” yet intense bikepacking challenge designed to push your limits while offering one of the most scenic point-to-point rides in Southern Europe. The event...

The Wolf Race is a premier gravel cycling event set in the Basque Country’s rugged terrain, starting and finishing in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Riders can choose between two challenging routes: the W100, a 100 km course ideal for those new to gravel...

Bikepacking challenge across the Peak District The Tor Divide is a non-competitive, unsupported, single-stage, fixed-route event crossing the Peak District along trails, bridleways, singletrack and quiet scenic roads. The name of the event is inspired by the mother of all...

Date: May 23rd – 30th, 2026Location: Agios Athanasios, GreeceDistance: ~620 kmElevation Gain: ~15,000–16,000 mEvent Type: Unsupported Fastpacking & Mountain Bikepacking Challenge Event Description The Hellenic Mountain Race is a rugged and demanding self-supported mountain bikepacking challenge stretching across the dramatic...

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...

The two day bikepacking adventure weekend. Starting and finishing at a pub in a seaside town, your two day adventure will take you on a beautiful 100 mile route around Dorset. At just over half way round you will roll...

1800 KM BALTIC UNSUPPORTED BIKEPACKING CHALLENGE Hydra is a powerful, raw, and unforgettable bikepacking challenge that crosses the entire Baltic region, offering one of Europe’s most immersive endurance cycling experiences. Riders embark from Pensjonat Wigierski in Poland, tracing a self-supported...

Date: 29th May – 5th June 2026Location: Slovenia • Croatia • Bosnia & Herzegovina • MontenegroDistance: ~1,350 km (varies annually)Event Type: Unsupported Off-Road Bikepacking Race The Trans Balkan Race is an unsupported off-road bikepacking adventure across the rugged heart of...

KoreaEpicRide is a self-supported bikepacking event. It is a group ride; you start the first day of the event, at the same time. However, you decide where to eat and where to sleep. Wild camping or commercial campsites are recommended....

Monumental is a self-supported gravel and bikepacking event, celebrating Belgium’s cycling monuments. The event is an epic adventure that brings together the thrill of gravel riding and Belgium’s rich cycling heritage. This self-supported bikepacking experience challenges riders to conquer legendary...

theGOATS is not just a gravel race — it’s an uncompromising, soul-stirring cycling odyssey across Portugal’s wildest and most majestic mountain regions. This ultra-distance, self-supported adventure invites riders to take on a circular route of 730 kilometers with an epic...

Tour Divide is a ultra-cycling challenge to pedal solo and self-supported the length of Great Divide Mountain Bike Route…as fast as possible(!) Tour Divide challenges a fixed course annually called the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Not only is the Great...

Date: June 13–21, 2026Location: Caminha, PortugalDistance: ~1,000 km in one continuous stageEvent Type: Self-Supported Ultra Bikepacking Challenge GRANDIAGONAL is a one-country, end-to-end bikepacking challenge across Portugal that pushes both body and spirit. Over seven days and five hours, participants ride...

Date: June 18th, 2026Location: Western Ireland — Atlantic CoastDistance: ~750–820 km (dependent on route option)Elevation Gain: ~8,000–10,000 mEvent Type: Multi-Day Self-Supported Bikepacking Adventure Event Description Trans Atlantic Way is an epic, multi-day bikepacking adventure that traces an immense coastal loop...

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...

Cycling from the most northern to the most southern point on the European mainland crossing different countries, cultures and sceneries. Start your journey at 24 hours of daylight up in the north, and end your journey at the Mediterranean Sea,...

Date: June 24–29, 2026Location: Cusco & Peruvian Andes, PeruDistances: ~750 km • ~466 mi & ~270 mi optionsEvent Type: Unsupported Ultra-Distance Bikepacking Race Event Description Andean Raid is one of the most demanding ultra-distance bikepacking challenges in the world, set...

The unsupported and one-stage road cycling challenge across the Pyrenees. Transpyrenees is the bikepacking challenge across the Pyrenees, where the riders must follow the official 1.000km track from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic coast climbing some of the most mythical...

The Lintas Borneo is Southeast Asia’s newest frontier in ultra-distance cycling — and the first ultracycling event to cross two countries, linking Indonesia and Malaysia through the deep interior of Borneo. This is not just a ride; it’s a rare...

Alps Divide is a mixed-terrain bikepacking route, weaving along the Western Alps, from the Mediterranean Sea to Lake Geneva. Crossing back and forth along the national borders of France, Italy and Switzerland. A 1000km bikepacking journey filled with high mountain...

Date: July 19–24, 2026Location: Soria, Castile and León, SpainDistance: 830 kmElevation Gain: 13,000 mEvent Type: Unsupported Gravel Ultracycling / Bikepacking Challenge Event Description Lost Horizons is an 830 km unsupported ultracycling adventure through the remote landscapes often called Spanish Lapland....

The Northeast Bikepacking Summit is a four-day community gathering designed to bring together bikepackers of all backgrounds for a weekend of learning, connection, and adventure. Set in the scenic countryside of Amenia, New York, this inclusive event welcomes everyone—from experienced...

Unsupported Bikepacking through Norwegian highlands and fjords.  The Mother North is a bikepacking event which shows you a lot of what Norway has to offer. Start and finish in a little mountain city called Tolga. The route then goes through...

Embark on an extraordinary gravel cycling journey with GG: The Groot Karoo, a multi-day adventure traversing the vast and rugged landscapes of South Africa’s Karoo region. This event offers cyclists an unparalleled opportunity to experience the raw beauty, rich history,...

Date: 7th – 13th August, 2026Location: Nordøstlandet & Inland Eastern NorwayDistances: Short 263km and long 416km.Event Type: Gravel Ride & Adventure Event Event Description Nordøst Gravel is a gravel cycling adventure set in the quiet, expansive landscapes of eastern Norway,...

Nordic Chase Gravel is a one-of-a-kind self-supported ultra-distance gravel cycling event connecting Copenhagen to Oslo through the wild and breathtaking terrain of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Designed for experienced riders seeking true endurance, this 800 km gravel route offers 7,300...

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...

Alaska Divide is a 1700 kilometer (1056 mile) unsupported bikepacking adventure from Anchorage to Deadhorse. Considered the Last Frontier of North America, Alaska is home to the most unrelenting weather, the most dangerous predators, and the most remote wilderness of...

The unsupported and one-stage road cycling challenge across the Iberian Peninsula. Transibérica is a Free Route event, what means the riders must design and follow their own plan to reach the mandatory Checkpoints, designed to reach some of the most...

Date: 26th August 2026Location: Bolzano, ItalyDistance: 500 kmEvent Type: Unsupported Bikepacking Race The Sneak Peaks Entree is the entry point into one of Europe’s most ambitious bikepacking challenges. At 500 km, this is the shortest of the Sneak Peaks routes,...

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...

Date: 28th August 2026Location: Bolzano, ItalyDistance: 800 kmEvent Type: Unsupported Bikepacking Race The Sneak Peaks Classic is the centerpiece of the series: an 800 km odyssey through the Dolomites and across the Slovenian Alps, designed for riders ready to balance...

Date: 30th August 2026Location: Bolzano, ItalyDistance: 1,100 kmEvent Type: Unsupported Bikepacking Race The Sneak Peaks Adventure is the most ambitious route in the series—a 1,100 km expedition that demands absolute commitment from start to finish. It’s a monumental journey across...

Date: September 2026Location: Shkodër, AlbaniaDistance: ~550 kmEvent Type: Unsupported Bikepacking Race The Illyrian Loop is the third official route of the Seven Serpents series—an uncompromising, unsupported bikepacking race through the wild and dramatic landscapes of northern Albania. Starting and finishing...

Embark on a mesmerizing gravel cycling journey with GG: The Wildflower, a multi-day adventure that takes you through South Africa’s renowned wildflower regions. This event offers cyclists an unparalleled opportunity to experience the vibrant landscapes, rich biodiversity, and unique culture...

Tuscan Fellowship 2026 is a gravel bike, road bike cycling event category bikepacking in Italy, region Tuscany limited to 16 participants and was organized for the first time in 2025. The edition Tuscan Fellowship 2026 will take place on Sunday...

Traversing the Iberian Peninsula from Irun, at the Bay of Biscay to Tarifa the most southern point on the European mainland. Ride through the megalithic tombs of the Gorafe Depression, between high cliffs scattered with ancient cave dwellings. Cross the...

Traversing the Iberian Peninsula from Irun, at the Bay of Biscay, to Sidi Ifni on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. The 2-Continents Adventure is not just a bikepacking challenge—it is a rare journey that connects two worlds. Starting at the Atlantic shoreline...

The Salsa Fargo Sub-48 Bike Packing Adventure will take place  in Oceana and Mason counties on the western side of Michigan. The Fall edition is a little different from our “traditional” Sub 48’s, as we look to help riders expand...

Dates: October 3–10, 2026Location: High Atlas & Jebel Saghro, Southern MoroccoDistance: 500 kmElevation Gain: 6,500 mFormat: Non-competitive gravel adventure (solo or pairs)Duration: 6 riding daysParticipants: Limited to 60 riders Event Description La Piste Berbère is a new immersive gravel adventure...

Mines & Dunes is the evolution of the original Morocco-BikeAdventure from Tangier to Sidi Ifni, a route that once ended in Essaouira but has now transformed into an even more immersive journey across Morocco’s most dramatic terrains. This new adventure...

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...

Location: Antalya, TürkiyeDistance: 1,460 kmFormat: Fixed Route • Unsupported • Single StageTerrain: Primarily off-road – gravel, doubletrack, old livestock routes, minimal tarmac Event Description The Taurus Mountain Race is an ultra-distance bikepacking race set in one of the wildest mountain...

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...

Date: Autumn 2026 (Exact dates TBA)Location: Across Japan (multiple prefectures)Distance: ~1,600 km (full route)Event Type: Self-Supported Gravel/Bikepacking Race Event Description The Japanese Odyssey is a monumental self-supported gravel and bikepacking event that traverses the diverse landscapes of Japan, from rugged...