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A sweet surprise awaits the riders at every checkpoint on this off-road race through the Swiss mountains. To reach the checkpoints, the fierce competitors must climb six dead ends.

Oct 3rd 2025

A mixed-terrain route across the Pyrenees, mostly rolls on hard-packed gravel and quiet lanes, with the occasional rocky descent and short hike to stitch it all together.

Sep 28th 2025

Inspired by the London Cycle Club time trials of the interwar years, riders will depart at one-minute intervals from dawn. Leaving the city behind they will embark on an off-road adventure through the untamed landscapes of East Anglia.

Sep 26th 2025

Istra Land is the ultimate gravel race around the Istrian peninsula. 400 km of dust, wild coastlines, and sun-baked roads — all leading to the sea and a party to bid summer farewell, together.

Sep 25th 2025

Attempting to break an FKT isn’t just about being fast and having fun, it’s also about being accountable and racing with integrity. Read on as we explain the rules and guidelines around an FKT attempt.

By: Nicky Shaw

Oct 2nd 2025

Bikes of the riders about to traverse the Pyrenees from coast to coast, and back, with challenging mandatory gravel Parcours along the way.

Oct 2nd 2025

This episode, Samuel and Lee explore what the best approach is to choosing your first event. As well, they recap the races this month and look at trends for the future.

By: Dot Comms

Oct 2nd 2025

This episode, Samuel Thomspon of Acier Coaching and Nicky Shaw, timekeeper at Fastest Known Times, discuss the FKT and what it means. They'll also be wrapping up the month's ultra-racing news and providing insights.

By: Dot Comms

By: Nicky Shaw

By: Samuel Thompson

Oct 2nd 2025