Category / Gravel rides and races / Off-bike travels
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Road and Gravel Cycling in Lysebotn – The Ultimate Adventure Guide
Lysebotn, a small village nestled at the end of the Lysefjord in Norway, is a hidden gem for cycling enthusiasts. The area offers a unique combination of climbs, breathtaking fjord views, and remote gravel paths. Whether you’re drawn by the challenging climb or gravel cycling in Lysebotn on lesser-known backroads, Lysebotn provides an unforgettable outdoor… -
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Girona’s best Coffee Rides for Gravel Cycling
There's a good reason why so many pro cyclists choose Girona as their home base, and it has less to do with endless days in the saddle than you might think. This Spanish-Catalonian cycling hotspot is perfect for sportive coffee rides. With that notion, I set off on my annual cycling trip with my dad… -
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Farawayistan does Trans Balkan Race
It is almost race day. Our very first ultra bikepacking race, the Trans Balkan Race starts June 3rd at 8am sharp. We will cross four former Yugoslavian countries and cover 1.356 kilometres and 26.680 meters of elevation in the short period of 10 days. We have trained for months, studied every meter of the route meticulously… -
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Gravel cycling in Dalsland – Sweden in Miniature
When we moved to the south of Sweden, we set out to discover as much of the country as possible. Two years later, we are still discovering new places. This time we headed north to go gravel cycling in Dalsland, a province in Västra Götaland famous for its beautiful lakes and forests. Dalsland is known… -
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Ride report: The Dirty Halland gravel ride ’22 Grusfest
Sweden’s gravel calendar starts in March with the Dirty Halland: A 165 kilometre gravel ride, organised by Team CYKLAMERA. We rode the 2022 edition, and it was a day filled with sun, gravel and climbs: a success formula for a first-class gravel event. The organisers create a brand new route each year, and this year’s… -
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Ride report: A Day in Hell – Gravel cycling in rain, mud and soaked bibs
We all know that in cycling you don't just train your body, you train your mind too. And there is no better way to train your mind than gravel cycling in rain. Add some snow, hail and a brutal headwind. Some might even call it a day in hell, which it just happened to coincide… -
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Ride report: The Dirty Halland gravel route – An epic cycling adventure in Sweden
We have been on long rides before, but a 160+ kilometre gravel route? That’s something new. Last Friday we rode the Dirty Halland, and we can highly recommend it to every gravel fanatic that is looking for a good challenge. With tired legs, but a camera roll filled with awesome shots we share with you… -
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A new Farawayistan adventure, join us in the fascinating Ultra endurance cycling world
Farawayistan has always been the place where our passion for bikepacking and storytelling come together. We have loved to show you the world from our handlebar perspective, and took you on a grand adventure, all the way from the Republic of Georgia to India and Indonesia. Regular readers may have noticed that our website recently… -
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#Festive500: The 500KM Holiday challenge
Christmas usually comes with loads of food at family gatherings. But for many cyclists the days between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve have a whole different priority: the #Festive500. The global challenge is to ride 500 kilometers in eight days. So this year we spent a big chunk of the holidays on our bikes.…
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