European gravel events
- Brother in the Wild Bordeaux - April 23-24th
2-day bikepacking, gravel grinding, adventure seeking festival in Bordeaux. The event will be a 2 day ride and 1 night campout starting and finishing at the Mussette shop in Bordeaux. The route will take you North-East out of the city, roughly following the beautiful Dordogne river. The riding will be on a mix of small roads and rough gravel tracks, leading you into remote areas with very little to interrupt the stunning French countryside. Find out more info here
- The Dirty Boar 3rd September
Located in Ovifat, Belgium this 170km gravel ride is in the Hautes Fagnes, across extreme terrain and big hills.
We have a whole page dedicated to off-road riding events in the UK, both gravel and MTB, but appreciate some people would like something more exotic (warmer and drier), so check out these two gravel sportive events. Find out more info here
- La Gravel Pyrenees 11-12th September
A choice of route lengths to take you through the beautiful mountains, with long gravel roads, mountain trails, legendary mountain passes, forests, and pastures. Find out more info here
- Gravel Epic Switzerland 23-25th September
Based in Champex-Lac, this 3-day stage race takes places amongst the giant snowy peaks of Valais, with an incredible basecamp to relax at and enjoy the view for the entire weekend. With two course options and great Official Race Accommodation packages. Find out more info here
- OffRoader Slovenia - 28th September to 2nd October
Located in Slovenia this four stage off road epic from Lake Bled to the Adriatic travels through the beautiful Slovenia national parks, mountains, for a memorable and scenic adventure. Find out more info here
- Grinduro - 30th September to 2nd October
Lenzerheide Switzerland plays host to the Grinduro, where favourite roads and trails have been linked to provide not just a bike race, but more a celebration of cycling with great food, an art exhibition, live music, camping and a festival atmosphere. Find out more info here
- Gravel Roc - 9th October
With 36 events on the schedule there is a huge variety of races on offer to suit any and all riders, including Gravel Roc and The Roc d’Azur. Find out more info here
We have a WHOLE LOAD of brilliant UK based events listed HERE also, so please check them out.
