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GravelMan Series Basque Country 2026

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The event in a few words

Don’t confuse the Netherlands with the Basque Country! 🧭

Swing a leg over your two-wheeler—the roads and trails of the Basque Country are yours! 😉 To become the hero of the GravelMan Series Basque Country, you’ll need to book the second weekend of June 📆. Yes, yes—your whole weekend. You’ll quickly understand why 🤫. But first, let’s whet your appetite by setting the scene: steep cliffs 🌊 and wild mountains 🌋, sunshine and ideal temperatures 🌞, the sea and loads of lakes, and above all, plenty of kilometers and elevation gain 😝.

GravelMan Series is taking you on one hell of an adventure where speed, technique, and contemplation will all be part of the ride... But how many kilometers? You’ve got 5 events to choose from, to be ridden on a road bike or a gravel bike (man): 60 km and 1,000 mD+, 120 km and 2,000 mD+, 200 km and 2,500 mD+, 350 km and 4,500 mD+ and finally the weekend’s big boss: 500 km and 6,500 mD+. Now you’re starting to see why we told you to block off two days 😅. The biggest events will take you well over 24 hours! So you’ll need to prepare your epic because you’re riding self-supported: just you and your bike 🚲. On your journey, whether it’s short or long, strewn with rocks or covered in asphalt, you’ll ride along winding roads through the mountains, climb the local slopes, and dive into the valleys that open onto lush plains 🌿 on one side and the Atlantic coast on the other 🤩. The rally point will be the same for everyone: Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle 🤪.

Now that you’ve mastered the art of gravel (man) 🤓, why not get your legs (slightly sore 🦵) working again to explore the other activities? 🔍 Head to Bordeaux to enjoy the beach and sunshine, tan peacefully, and recover from your effort! 🏖️ If you want to discover Basque culture, treat yourself to a dive into the city of Bayonne 📍. As well as learning more about the region, you’ll be able to refuel properly: Bayonne ham 🐽, Espelette pepper 🌶️, Ossau-Iraty cheese 🧀, or even a slice of Basque cake for dessert... 😋 You’ll probably have eyes bigger than your stomach 😂.

Hands on the bars, ready, ride! The GravelMan Series Netherlands is waiting for your next adventure 💪.

4 reasons to join this race

Head out on an adventure 🚴
The distances offered by GravelMan Series are still quite substantial—worthy of a real bike trip! 🗺️ What’s more, no course recon is possible; they aren’t revealed in advance, so you can set off with your eyes closed on a new journey with your trusty steed 💪.
Gravel or tarmac 🛣️
Gravel or road, it doesn’t matter as long as you ride! Yep, the GravelMan Series Basque Country events can be done on a road bike as well as a gravel bike. Too bad if you thought you could dodge the 500 km because you didn’t have wide enough tires 😝.
Distances for everyone 👐
Between 60 and 500 kilometers, you’ll be able to find the right distance for your pedal stroke! Beware, elevation gain will also be part of the deal, ranging from 1,000 mD+ to 6,500 mD+ 🤯. So yeah, you’ll need to be well trained to take down the GravelMan Series behemoth. The other events are more accessible, but still make sure you do a good shake-out (for you and the bike) before the start 🥵.
A precious region 💎
Winding little roads, wild nature, sheer cliffs... You’re going to discover the Basque Country—the real thing! Despite the kilometers, you won’t get tired of the sea view and the mountains that will lull you throughout your event 🤩.

A distance for every taste

Road Cycling 500 km

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Road Cycling🌊 Seaside🏞 Nature
  • Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM
  • Elevation gain : 6500mD+
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

A few days before the start, you’ll receive the map as well as a manifesto containing the various details for your adventure (mandatory equipment, routes, start/finish locations, etc.).

The races will start:

  • For the 500 km on Friday 19/06/2026 at 6:00 a.m.

  • For the 350 km on Friday 19/06/2026 at 6:00 a.m.

  • For the 200 km on Saturday 20/06/2026 at 8:00 a.m.

  • For the 120 km on Saturday 20/06/2026 at 8:00 a.m.

  • For the 60 km on Saturday 20/06/2026 at 8:00 a.m.

You must provide one of the following supporting documents:

  • A medical certificate dated less than one year before the event date (or a copy), for non-licensed participants for whom the event is open, stating "no contraindication to the practice of long-distance cycling". A sports license replaces the medical certificate.

  • A valid sports license from the French Cycling Federation on the date of the event stating the absence of contraindication to practicing cycling in competition.

  • A sports license issued by one of the following federations, valid on the date of the event, stating "no contraindication to the practice of sport":

    • National Police Sports Federation (FSPN)

    • ASPTT Sports Federation

    • French Cycling Tourism Federation (FFCT)

    • Sports and Gymnastics Federation of Labour (FSGT)

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

You must be at least 18 years old on the day of the event to register. Accompanied minors are accepted.

  • For the 500 km: €139

  • For the 350 km: €109

  • For the 200 km: €99

  • For the 120 km: €69

  • For the 60 km: €59

Yes, here they are:

  • For the 500 km: 52h to finish

  • For the 350 km: 40h to finish

  • For the 200 km: 20h to finish

  • For the 120 km: 18h to finish

  • For the 60 km: 10h to finish

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

Your registration includes:

  • An extraordinary Gravel or Road adventure

  • A GravelMan cap

  • A FNSHR x GravelMan medal offered to all Finishers

  • Individual participant insurance for all participants

  • A GPS tracker, dedicated to safety and live tracking

  • Access to a live-tracking platform

  • A race manual with 10 GPS routes / 100h of reconnaissance work

  • An equipment check before the start

  • A race briefing with all participants

  • Professional photos available right after the event

For any important or urgent request regarding GravelMan organizations, you can send an email to: gravelman.event@gmail.com

With the subject line: URGENT GRAVELMAN + NAME OF THE GRAVELMAN

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