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We’re back with a new crop of gravel events to add to your gravelly bucket list in 2025. Do you fancy riding through the stunning landscapes of Tuscany, testing your mettle at a gravel bike bunny hop competition in Czechia or kicking up dust on some of California’s finest singletrack trails? If so, then read on…
Terre di Pisa Bike Trail, Italy – 23-27 April 2025
The Terre di Pisa Bike Trail represents a new annual cycle tourism event, accessible to Gravel and MTBs, stretching along a ring-shaped route that runs the length and breadth of the Province of Pisa, touching its cities, most important villages and, through olive groves, vineyards, rolling hills and mountain paths, the most significant historical-artistic and natural territories.
From 23rd to 27th April 2025, take part in the second edition of the Terre di Pisa Bike Trail, a ring-shaped itinerary in 8 stages. At the end of each stage – which you can cover on your own – ‘stamp’ each finish line both on your ‘roadbook’ and digitally on the GPX track. If you complete the whole trail in 5 days, you’ll get your certificate as “finisher”!
Find out more about the event at their website.
MM Gravel Grinder, Spain – 17 May 2025
The Montseny Natural Park Biosphere Reserve and the Montnegre i Corredor Park hide a gravel paradise that we want you to discover in these adventures that we have prepared for you all. At your own pace, without rushing, enjoying every effort and discovering all the landscapes the area has for you. We are not the gravel you are used to. Welcome the brave.
This is the third edition of the M&M Gravel Grinder, a gravel cycling route that crosses the Natural Parks of Montnegre i Corredor and Montseny. We hope you enjoy this area of our country, full of secrets and landscapes that will take your breath away. We will always be by your side to accompany you and make the experience even better.There are three route choices available – 85 km (with 1400m of climbing), 120 km (with 2500m of climbing and 200 km (with 5000m of climbing).
Find out more about the event at their website.
North London Dirt, UK – 7 June 2025
North London Dirt is back for their 8th edition and if previous years are anything to go by, it will sell out in minutes. Tickets go on sale at 8am Thursday 6th February on Eventbrite. Details are all TBC, but it you’d like some inspiration, check out our article from the 2024 edition or check out the film of last year’s event:
We recommend following the NLD on Instagram to get the latest news about the event.
Gravel Blinduro, Czechia – 6-7 September 2025
Relaxed two-day on-sight enduro-inspired gravel race in South Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. Each day, the route is about 70 km long with five timed segments placed around. Same loop on both days but in opposite direction. What you've cruised down on Saturday is that what you'll climb up on Sunday. And vice versa. You won’t know where the route goes. You have no clue where the next timed stage begins. How long is it. What’s the profile of it. All you get is a basic map in case you get lost. You'll get every kind of hardpack, sand, smooth gravel, baby heads, rooty singletrack, and quiet field & forest roads one gravel grinder could wish for.
Gravel Blinduro makes cyclists of all skill levels happy. Shaved or hairy, we don't care, All you need are drop bars, a helmet and good mood.
Find out more about the event at their Facebook page
The Ride Gravel, Europe – 7-11 September 2025
Your fully supported gravel adventure. That's The Ride Gravel, powered by Shimano GRX. In 2025, there will be more gravel than ever! We’ll be following a completely renewed route: five epic stages across Europe with only the best off-road tracks. Perfect for intermediate to expert levels. You ride, we take care of the rest! During The Ride Gravel you'll experience a friendly and enthusiastic atmosphere. The camaraderie and friendships among riders from over 10 countries. Enjoy the relaxed and stress-free riding on all levels. Sharing your passion with gravel riding enthusiasts! All taken care of by our highly experienced and professional event organising team, with helpful staff and volunteers. Five epic stages, total of 500 - 650 km. Full support for rider and bike. Gravel experience, ambiance & atmosphere
Find out more about the event at their website.
Grinduro California, USA - 11-14 September 2025
In 2015 the Grinduro event concept was brought to life, a never before seen fusion of MTB Enduro timed stages and gravel grinder-style road race. The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship were able to realize the dream of Grinduro and the rest as they say, is history.
10 years later, Grinduro returns to Quincy, back where it all started, to celebrate our birthday with the perfect party to race ratio at the ultimate California gravel race. Festivities include two days of excellent food, a handmade bike show, an art exhibit, live music and camping.
Entries open on March 16. Find out more about the event at their website.