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The Goats is a gravel cycling challenge that takes place in the heart of Portugal. With the late season start and a selection of dirt roads to tackle, this race will entice the gravel riders to do one last ride in this wonderful scenery.

Oct 6th 2024

The Arkansas High Country Route has it all, there are three route options available taking in a plethora of sparkling streams, hills and hollows, shady rivers, mountain views, waterfalls, swimming holes, historic sites and bustling cities.

Oct 5th 2024

The five checkpoints are situated in very remote, beautiful areas of Ticino, Switzerland, each at the end of a dead end road. This is certainly one for the grimpeurs with a sweet tooth!

Oct 4th 2024

The Tour de Farce is the Adventure Syndicate’s offering to the bikepacking world to take itself less seriously, foster fun and develop a community during the race. With time penalties and bonuses for a wacky mix of trials, the TdF is an antidote to the increasing professionalisation of the sport.

Sep 28th 2024

Welcome to the most unorthodox Bikes of feature we’ve ever released! Enjoy browsing below to see some standout drawing skills from a handful of bikepackers and an insight into the first of the quirks of the unique Tour de Farce.

By: Beccy Waters

Oct 15th 2024

After a year hiatus, 2VS will be held as a free-route for the first time ever since its inception. A selection of the riders' chosen weapons for the roads between Italy's Mount Vesuvio and Etna; those who have successfully balanced lightweight and well-equipped will prevail.

Oct 10th 2024

By: Rob Britton

By: Beccy Waters

Oct 7th 2024

The Goats is a 740km gravel cycling challenge in the heart of Portugal. With the late season start and a selection of dirt roads to tackle, climbing 17,500m overall, this race has enticed gravel riders into one last challenge this season.

Oct 3rd 2024