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Further East 2023
Further East takes riders deep into the disorientating flatlands of the East of England on a gravel epic. It may be fast and flat but there's no rest or respite; what doesn't go up, can't come down again.
Sep 15th 2023
SUCH23
The Swiss Ultra Cycling Challenge is a free-route ultra where riders have to pass through all 26 cantons (states) and additional checkpoints dotted around the country. The race always starts at any train station in Switzerland and finishes at the Bundesplatz in Berne. But this year there's a yet-to-be released twist.
Sep 6th 2023
Badlands 2023
Badlands is a true test of gravel skill. At 750km, this race is a difficult balance between non-stop riding or adventuring through the Spanish wilderness. With difficult terrain, sharp climbs and deserts to cross it'll be exciting from start to finish.
Sep 3rd 2023
Bohemian Border Bash Race 2023
The third edition of the Bohemian Border Bash Race follows the ancient borderlands of Bohemia via the remnants of centuries-old road networks that still exist to this day. The riders will compete on an approximately 1300km long journey circumnavigating Bohemia - crossing back-and-forth along national borders - riding through Germany, Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
Sep 2nd 2023
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Bikes of Bohemian Border Bash Race 2023
The third edition of the Bohemian Border Bash Race follows the ancient borderlands of Bohemia via the remnants of centuries-old road networks that still exist to this day. Bike choice has to be able to stand up to the rough terrain that awaits.
Sep 4th 2023
Fara Bikes Of... Badlands 2023
To celebrate our new relationship with Fara Cycling, we've created a special edition of the Bikes Of... exploring in depth the Fara F/Gravel bikes that are heading out to tackle this gravel race.
Sep 3rd 2023
Bikes of Mountains of the Merfynion 2023
The best of Welsh gravel, smooth roads and challenging obstacles by bike. This Welsh edition by the Perfidious Albion has it all. The third and final race of the season by the same organisers, how will riders fair on the inaugural edition of this 900km route?
Sep 1st 2023
Bikes of At Last Lost 2023
If you don't know where you're going, how do you know what to pack? The intrepid riders of this inaugural free-route race with unreleased checkpoints have equipped themselves to truly head into the unknown around Portugal.
Aug 31st 2023