IDF Gravel Festival Cergy 2026
- Next event : Sun, October 25, 2026Date confirmed
The event in a few words
In Cergy on a bike, we pass the cars 🎶
Joe Dassin predicted your next challenge: the IDF Gravel Festival Cergy 🚲. This event is a day of riding and celebration in Île-de-France 📍. In October, get your two-wheeler ready for a craaaazy journey in Cergy, near Paris🗼. Don’t worry, this adventure takes place right in the heart of nature 🌿, not on Parisian cobblestones 😮💨. So you’ll be overtaking more cows than cars 🚘.
Bike fanatics or leisurely riders, the IDF Gravel Festival is here to satisfy every appetite 🍽️. 3 Gravel distances are on the menu. If you’ve got a big appetite, you can decide to complete the 100 km route. With technical sections 📉, flat tracks and idyllic forest paths, this course will win you over 😍. You can also cut down the kilometers and go for 70 or 35 km. During your epic, you’ll ride through typical villages 🔎. All these little villages are the heart of France, with their lanes, churches and period castles 🏰. And in the end, no matter which distance you choose: you’ll ride through French heritage, chat with other participants, and push yourself in the varied, picturesque landscapes of the Val d'Oise 😍.
Once you’ve properly sobered up pedaled, set your bags down 🧳. The Île-de-France region has plenty of surprises for you 🎁. You can start by enjoying the facilities at the Cergy-Pontoise Leisure Island to relax by the water or debrief your achievements of the day 💦. Then, you can head to Paris, because you never get tired of the beauty of the City of Light 🫶. Go see the Eiffel Tower, explore the Louvre Museum, stroll through Montmartre... and overtake cars flat out on your Gravel 💨. If you’re more of a rural-escape type, you can stay around Cergy📍. If you like history, you’re in the right place! Right next door, Pontoise, awarded the Town of Art and History label, watches over the Oise from atop its Saint-Maclou Cathedral, listed as a historic monument, while the Axe Majeur imagined by sculptor Dani Karavan stretches its 3.2 km all the way to the ponds of the Leisure Island 🏰.And the gastronomy? Not to be outdone! 😋 But our favorite specialty is the Paris-Brest 🧁. Shaped like a bicycle wheel, this cake was invented in 1910 at the request of the organizer of the cycling race Paris-Brest, quite simply! 💡
So, ready to put down the watts? 🔥
5 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
103 kmTOP
70 km
35 km
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 800mD+
- 103 km
A few more words
The flagship event of the festival, to test your endurance and determination 💪. "The Sportive" lists 103 km on paper, for 800 mD+. With barely 8 m of elevation gain per kilometer, the profile remains generally fast and runnable: it’s the distance that will make the difference. You’ll link up forest trails, flowing sections, and village crossings, punctuated by a few well-balanced technical challenges. This demanding but accessible route is aimed at experienced riders. The finish line awaits you at the Leisure Island village, where the after-race is already in full swing 🏁.
70 km : The Néo 70 km
Gravel Bike- Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 650mD+
- 70 km
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A notch above, for those who have already had a taste of white roads 🧭. Still starting from the Leisure Island, "The Néo" takes you on 70 km and 650 mD+ through forests, farm tracks, rural villages, and forgotten trails in western Île-de-France. The route is designed to be stimulating without ever becoming punishing: a true concentrate of adventure, nature, and conviviality. This long-distance gravel format is made for an intermediate level, ideal for pushing your limits without going into the red 🦵.
35 km : The 35 km Demo
Gravel Bike- Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 150mD+
- 35 km
A few more words
Your gateway into the world of gravel 🚵. Starting from the Cergy-Pontoise Leisure Island, nestled in the heart of a loop of the Oise, "The Demo" follows a 35 km loop with only 150 mD+. On the menu: easy trails, farm tracks 🌾, a foray into the forest and a few fast, flowing sections to lift your head from the handlebars. The route has been designed so everyone can enjoy themselves, whatever their fitness level. Ideal for a first adventure in a sporty sightseeing mode, before heading back to soak up the village atmosphere 🌳.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Bib pickup will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the race village, at the Cergy Leisure Island in Neuville-sur-Oise:
La Sportive 100 km: from 7:00 to 8:50 a.m.
La Néo 70 km: from 7:00 to 8:50 a.m.
La Démo 35 km: from 7:00 to 9:50 a.m.
You will need to present the pickup card received by email a few days before the race, an ID document, as well as your license or your FFC health certificate.
Starts will be given on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from the Cergy Leisure Island, in Neuville-sur-Oise:
La Sportive 100 km: 9:00 a.m.
La Néo 70 km: 9:00 a.m.
La Démo 35 km: 10:00 a.m.
No, but you must provide one of the following two documents:
a health certificate issued by the French Cycling Federation (FFC);
a valid license authorizing the practice of competitive cycling, issued by the FFVélo, the FFC, the FSGT, the UFOLEP or the FFTri.
Licenses from other sports are not accepted.
You must be 16 years old in the calendar year to take part in La Néo 70 km and La Sportive 100 km. Minor participants must provide an authorization signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Prices, including management fees, are as follows:
La Sportive 100 km: €60
La Néo 70 km: €50
La Démo 35 km: €40
FFVélo and UFOLEP license holders receive a €5 discount.
Yes, all participants must cross the finish line no later than 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026. After the event’s sweep vehicle has passed, participants still on the course are considered out of the event.
Yes, aid stations will be set up along the routes, and an individual refreshment pack will be handed out at the finish. Trash bins will be available at each station: any waste thrown outside these areas may result in disqualification.
Yes, to start you must have:
your frame plate, attached visibly and fully legible;
an approved rigid-shell helmet, with no accessory attached to it such as a camera;
at least 50 cl of water.
The following equipment is strongly recommended:
a repair kit including a pump or cartridge, an inner tube, a puncture spray or a tubeless kit, a chain tool and a multi-tool;
a switched-on, fully charged phone;
a charged GPS or a smartphone equipped with a navigation app.
Only gravel bikes, MTBs and hybrid bikes are allowed.
Your registration includes:
the organization of a safe, managed ride;
aid stations;
access to the village and its activities;
official results posted online;
a medal.
The village will be open on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The festive after-race will start at 11:00 a.m. On site, you’ll find food trucks, a refreshment stand and local products (for purchase).
Yes, a free bag drop will be available on race day, as well as secure bike parking in the village.
You can sign up as a volunteer for the Cergy stage on the event website’s dedicated page. The proposed roles range from bib distribution to aid stations, including course marshaling and bag drop.
You can reach the organizers via the website’s contact form or by email at contact@idf-gravel-festival.fr.
You can check the race rules here
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