GravelUp, the story
GravelUp is the brainchild of 3 forty-somethings who, after meeting each other on the other side of the World, decided to throw themselves into a slightly crazy adventure! We’re united by our shared passions for travel and cycling, bringing our individual experiences and knowledge together as GravelUp.
That’s us below – Jb, Oliv and Aurel. Maybe, like some of you, we craved a different way of life where we were in control and not stuck in the daily grind. So GravelUp was born - not just another holiday company but an ‘Adventure Enabler,’ helping you to explore some of the most beautiful and unspoilt mountain ranges in Europe, all on your new best friend… a gravel bike!
OUR FIRST TRIP TOGETHER
June 2021, and after months of figuring out what Gravel Up was going to be, it was finally time to go in search of gravel to test both our concept and our bikes. We were on the hunt for adventure on a remote journey through the mountains… But where to go? It needed to be legendary, so Corsica ticked all our boxes in terms of the riding, scenery and authenticity, whilst still being off the beaten track.
Our journey across Corsica was the springboard for our next adventure - making Gravel Up a reality. It was a welcome chance for the 3 of us to be together and reinforce what we’ve always known… that riding bikes across mountains makes you happy.
A life-changing journey to formalise Gravel Up’s ethos and « raison d’être » - enabling our riders to explore some of the many hidden gems of Europe, meeting local people and sharing the joy of the journey with fellow riders.
Journal
Gravel et météo : comment se préparer à toutes les conditions ?
Le vélo gravel est une aventure unique qui vous plonge au cœur de la nature, mais il exige une préparation adaptée aux caprices de la météo. Que vous rouliez sous la pluie, dans le froid hivernal ou par temps chaud, chaque condition demande un équipement spécifique pour garantir votre confort et votre sécurité. Dans cet article, nous partageons nos conseils pratiques pour affronter toutes les situations climatiques !
Cycling in Iceland - find out what's not to be missed!
Under the shifting light of a sky that never sleeps, Iceland reveals itself as a land shaped by towering mountains, the fiery breath of volcanoes, and the shimmering silver of glaciers. Cycling through this island of raw, untamed beauty means moving to the rhythm of nature’s whims, feeling the northern wind whistle past your ears, and letting the solitude and vastness of the landscape engulf you.
