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GravelMan Series Anjou 2027

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The event in a few words

“Yes! A new GravelMan Series race, here we are in Anjou!” 🤪

Historically, Anjou is a historical region whose capital is Angers 📍. And it’s here, in September, that you’ve got a date 📆. So head to Beaulieu-sur-Layon, in Maine-et-Loire, in the heart of Pays de la Loire 😍. So hop on your gravel bike or your road bike 🚴, tighten your helmet and take a deep breath: 60, 120, 200, 350 or 500 km await you. Whatever your level, if you love teamwork, pushing your limits, and adventure, GravelMan Series Anjou is made for you 🫵. 

This event is part of the famous GravelMan Series, those cycling adventures found all across France 🇫🇷 and the world 🌍: Marrakech, Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, St-Malo, Anjou… The organization has created ten formats through the vineyards, suited to all profiles 💪. The beginner who wants to get a taste of gravel without selling a kneecap will find what they’re looking for, just like the endurance addict ready to string together 500 klicks and 5,000 m of elevation gain (yes yes, you read that right 🥵). The 350 km with 3,500 m of elevation gain aims to be accessible but demanding 🫡. For a tough but reasonable challenge, the 200 km and its 3,000 m of elevation gain will be perfect 🤩. The last two formats are a 120 km and a 60 km, letting you enter the game without leaving an organ behind 🫁. As always, each format comes in a Gravel version (60% trails, 40% road) or a Road version (almost 100% tarmac). Then it’s up to you to choose! ↔️ We hope you’ve got an adventurer’s soul, because this race requires being prepared for anything 🫣. Aid stations are several hours apart, so you need to be able to handle a flat on your own, a nutrition issue, or a chain that slips off 🔗. After completing a GravelMan, cycling will hold no secrets for you anymore—we guarantee it 🤫.

And once the finish line is behind you, what next? Well, enjoy Angers, France’s first green city 🌱. This city is very walkable🚶. Start by visiting the Château d’Angers and its 17 towers, with its Apocalypse Tapestry 🪡. Don’t hesitate to stop by Place du Ralliement, the Grand Théâtre, the Galeries Lafayette, or the Musée des Beaux-Arts 🎨. You can also visit the charming troglodyte houses of Rochemenier 🐛. Finally, don’t leave the region without tasting the famous Loire Valley wines 🍷. After you’ve done plenty of roaming around, sit down on a terrace (if the weather allows) and enjoy the local specialties. Gouline d’Angers, plum pâté, galipettes d’Anjou, Rillauds d’Anjou, Loire pike-perch… You’re in for a treat 😋. We’re even hearing that you’ll pedal faster to get to the restaurant sooner 🤫. 

So, ready to go off the rails ride? 👀

4 reasons to join this race

A variety of formats ✋
Whether you’re the type to knock out a chill 60 km or you want to send 500 klicks like it’s no big deal, the GravelMan Series has a format made for you ⛏️. This variety lets you choose your challenge depending on your level, your mood… or your degree of madness 🤪. Each route comes in a Gravel or Road version, so nobody gets left out 🙃.
The beauty of the routes 🌄
GravelMan Series races are known for one thing: revealing their routes only a few days before the start 🤫. That said, just because you don’t know the tracks doesn’t mean they won’t be stunning 😍. The organization guarantees meticulously selected routes in the heart of the Loire, among its vineyards and châteaux 🏰.
For the beautiful cycling community 🫂
Taking part in the GravelMan Series means joining a tribe of enthusiasts who don’t take themselves too seriously… except when it comes to pushing their limits 😈. Here, we help each other out, cheer each other on, and share the struggles as much as the wins. Whether you’re a beginner or an ultra-cyclist, you’ll always find someone to motivate you, laugh with you, or help you put your chain back on 🔗.
A race just a stone’s throw from Angers 😋
Finishing your GravelMan Series is also giving yourself direct access to the charming city of Angers 🤪. Between its legendary castle, historic center, museums, Place du Ralliement, the Terra Botanica botanical park, and its many restaurants! 🍽️ The Loire is known for its rich and varied gastronomy (it’s also Gargantua’s homeland, and that’s no coincidence...🥘).

A distance for every taste

500 km : Road Cycling 500 km

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Road Cycling🍇 Vines🏞 Nature
  • Mid-September 2027
  • Elevation gain : 5000mD+
  • 500 km
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You’ll receive a roadbook with all the key information a few days before your race.

The races will start in Beaulieu sur Layon:

  • 500 km start: Friday at 6:00 a.m.

  • 350 km start: Friday at 6:00 a.m.

  • 200 km start: Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

  • 120 km start: Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

  • 60 km start: Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

The races will start in Beaulieu-sur-Layon, 3 rue Saint-Vincent:

  • 500 km start: Friday at 6:00 a.m.

  • 350 km start: Friday at 6:00 a.m.

  • 200 km start: Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

  • 120 km start: Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

  • 60 km start: Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

You must provide one of the following documents:

  • ​A medical certificate issued less than one year before the event date (or a copy), for non-licensed participants eligible to enter the event, stating: "no contraindication to long-distance cycling". A valid sports licence can be used instead of a medical certificate. The PPS is not accepted.

    Accepted federation licences:

  • A valid French Cycling Federation (FFC) licence on the event date, confirming that a medical certificate was issued stating no contraindication to competitive cycling.

  • Or a valid sports licence issued by one of the following federations on the event date, stating "no contraindication to practicing sport":

    • French National Police Sports Federation (FSPN),

    • ASPTT Sports Federation,

    • French Cycling Touring Federation (FFCT),

    • Sports and  Gymnastics Federation of Labour (FSGT),

    • French Union of Secular Works for Physical Education (UFOLEP);

  • 600 km (gravel & road): €139

  • 350 km (gravel & road): €109

  • 200 km (gravel & road): €99

  • 120 km (gravel & road): €69

  • 60 km (gravel & road): €59

Yes, here they are:

  • 500 km: 52 hours to finish

  • 350 km: 40 hours to finish

  • 200 km: 20 hours to finish

  • 120 km: 18 hours to finish

  • 60 km: 10 hours to finish

You must be at least 18 years old on race day to register. Accompanied minors are allowed.

The mandatory equipment list will be detailed in the race guide sent to registered participants a few weeks before the event. You can also find part of it here: https://www.gravelmanseries.com/reglement-gravelman

Your entry includes:

  • An extraordinary Gravel or Road adventure

  • A GravelMan cycling cap

  • A FNSHR x GravelMan medal, free for all finishers

  • Individual participant insurance for all participants 

  • A GPS tracker, dedicated to safety and live monitoring

  • A live-tracking platform

  • A race manual with 10 GPS routes / 100 hours of recon work

  • Gear check before the start

  • A race briefing with all participants

  • Professional photos available shortly after the event

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