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Gravel events not to be missed this year

The Cycling Event - April 5-6, 2025

Centered around cycling adventures and gravel riding, this event in Aubagne (France) offers various race and ride formats suitable for all levels. A wide range of activities will also be available, including airbag initiation, DJ performances, and trial shows.

What’s on offer at The Cycling Event:

  • A 70 km gravel ride on Saturday

  • An enduro ride with three distance options: 15 km, 30 km, or 45 km

  • A 90 km gravel ride on Sunday

👉 Discover The Cycling Event

The Traka - May 1-4, 2025

La Traka is a premier gravel event held in Girona, Spain, renowned among enthusiasts for its diverse routes catering to all skill levels.

Event Highlights:

  • Long-distance gravel races (360 km - 200 km)

  • Shorter gravel races (100 km)

  • Adventure races (560 km)

  • Team races (30 km)

👉 Discover the event

Nature is Bike - June 13-15, 2025

Nature is Bike, the festival of gravel and bikepacking adventures, invites you to its 5th edition in Angers (France). From ultra-distance challenges to introductory rides, it’s a must-attend event for cycling enthusiasts.

Event Highlights:

  • Long-distance gravel races (500 km - 300 km - 200 km)

  • Bikepacking adventures (2 days and 280 km)

  • Gravel rides (100 km - 70 km - 42 km)

👉 Discover the event

La Drômoise - September 19-21, 2025

Set in Die, at the foot of the Vercors in the Drôme (France), La Drômoise Gravel is a classic for gravel lovers. Known for its stunning landscapes of mountains, valleys, and vineyards, this event celebrates cycling in all its forms.

Event Highlights:

  • 3 days of cycling fun

  • 12 Cyclorandos

  • 3 Cyclosportives

  • 1 Ultra challenge

  • 25 Spectacles

👉 Discover the event

Do you prefer adventure and bikepacking trips?

GravelUp – Explore unique gravel destinations

GravelUp invites you to discover one of their 11 incredible destinations across France and Europe, showcasing the most beautiful mountain ranges! With trips lasting 2 to 5 days, tailored for beginners and experienced cyclists alike, you can choose between hub-based adventures from their base camp or itinerant journeys.

Explore these unique territories where gravel riding takes center stage: Norway, Andalusia, Ventoux, Provence, and more.

👉 Which destination will you start with?

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GravelUp x Wilma: A partnership that celebrates pushing your limits

We’ve had great feedback from our first all female gravel trip in the Morvan, and we’ve got this to report : “Ladies, bike adventures are for you too!”

Articles Femmes
Collaboration : Restrap X GravelUp

Where British craftsmanship embraces the French gravel ethos: GravelUp and Restrap team up to redefine bikepacking. Ready for your next cycling journey? Discover the surprise we’ve lined up for you!

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