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Bikes of Gravel del Fuego 2024

What would you pack for an inaugural gravel bikepacking race at the end of the world where no race has ever gone before?

Bikes of The Unknown Race 2024

Take a look at how the riders are equipping themselves when they're not certain exactly where they will be going.

Bikes of Dales Divide 2024

Cast an eye over the bikes and kit lists of the riders lining up at this 400km or 600km off-road double traverse of Northern England over moor and mountain in some of the UK's most exposed riding.

Bikes of GranGuanche Audax Gravel 2024

The third edition of GranGuanche's Gravel audax takes in five of the Canary Islands with four ferry journeys. In true audax spirit, riders must be self-supported but are allowed to ride together and draft. Informed by past editions, how will the rigs fare this year?

Bikes of Tour Te Waipounamu 2024

A compilation of the riders' chosen bikes and equipment for the third edition of the race. With most opting for hardtails, there are a few anomolies and a wide spectrum of the amount of equipment for this 1,330km Kiwi epic.

Bikes Of... GranGuanche Audax Road 2024

The third edition of the Granguanche Audax Road: a paved route across the Canary Islands which goes by the most iconic roads and climbs of the archipelago. Road or touring bikes with low gearing and minimum 25mm tyres will be required.

Bikes Of... GranGuanche Audax Trail 2023

The third edition of the Granguanche Audax Trail: an unpaved route across the Canary Islands with considerable elevation gain. With a rich variety of terrain to contend with, the route calls for hardtail MTBs, or monster-cross gravel bikes with low gearing.

Bikes of Across Andes 2023

Riders will be riding further south than ever before to take in some of Chilean Patagonia’s most iconic gravel roads. A bleak forecast has forced many riders to reasses their kit lists and add extra jackets, warm layers and gloves.

Bikes of GBDURO23

What would you pack for 1,880km of mixed terrain riding as well as stationary time spent at outdoor checkpoints? Pack light to go fast but spend longer waiting at CPs. Expect more robust sleep setups, pyjamas, sandals and other home comforts.

Bikes of Istra Land 2023

Istra Land has been crafted to unveil the secrets of the three colors of the landscapes of Istria County, but what bike will riders take into this 420km tricolour adventure?

Bikes of Trans Pyrenees Race 2023

On this weekend's Pyrenean odyssey menu is ~1,700km of tarmac and gravel traversing the Spanish, Andorran and French Pyrenees from west to east, and back. Have a browse of rider's chosen rigs and equipment lists to tackle this free route with a healthy dose of climbing.

Bikes of The Southern Divide - Autumn Edition 2023

This Southern Divide route uses ancient byways, mining trails, coastal downs, forests, military gravel roads, and a bit of single-track, all sewn together with a few bits of tarmac. Bikes of the divide will need to be able to cope with anything the route throws at them.

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.

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.

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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?

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.

Bikes of Transibérica 2023

The Bikes of Transibérica - A free-route race from Málaga to the Atlantic coastal city of Bilbao. Traversing the Iberian Peninsula from south to north, expect some road machines tailored to tackle the heat and climbing.

Bikes Of Utrecht Ultra 2023

One thousand road kilometres of an inaugural race combined with the road terrain and relatively flat nature of the course means this feature is packed with some of the fastest setups we’ve ever seen. Blink and you’ll miss the dots!

Bikes Of The Great British Divide 2023

The Great British Divide is one of the longest off-road races on the UK race scenes. Traversing the UK over 2000km, this race is in its third year and shows no sign of slowing down.

Bikes of Log Driver's Waltz 2023

Bikes of Log Driver's Waltz Canada, a gravel grinding tour of eastern Ontario and western Quebec. Riders have 805km to cover, with some ready for speed and others for an adventure check out this varied array of bikes!

Bikes of Basajaun 2023

The bikes of Basajaun, a 750km race through the Basque Country which is short enough to be a siren call to the gravel racers but long enough for the hardcore ultra-racers. Get ready for some speed machines.

Bikes of the Capitals by PedAlma 2023

The Bikes Of the 2023 Capitals by PedAlma, a race between the four Catalan Capitals with the clock ticking.

Bikes of The Ardennes Monster 2023

A 1000km ride that takes in almost every significant climb they could find. With over 100 climbs, this race has a limit of 100 hours. Rigs built for comfort and climbing will be a key theme.

Bikes Of The Perfidious Albion 2023

Riders will traverse the UK from Scotland to The Cotswolds via some of the most beautiful riding spots in the country.

Bikes of Dorset Divide 2023

A speedy, off-road blast through the UK's Jurassic Coast, this 320-mile race will have magical views but some challenging riding. The bikes the riders choose will have to maximise off-road capability whilst remaining speedy on the gravel tracks and roads.