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A unique gravel festival with a truly spectacular event course to meet like-minded gravel grinders from all over Europe!
THE ROUTE
The surroundings of Guadix and the desert of Gorafe provide a spectacular environment for gravel riding and is considered by many as the most impressive location for gravel riding in Europe.
SATURDAY | SCHWALBE GORAFE EPIC
A spectacular track in the desert of Gorafe with more than 90% on perfect gravel roads and stunning views! You can choose between 170km, 120km, 58km. For the two longer distances we will have a ranking.
- Start and finish: Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Park, Guadix
- Departure time: 8am
- Feed zones: Food and water stops during the route and a proper meal in the finish area.
- Self-navigation: GPS route (without marks)
- Classification: Men & women (170km & 120km)
SUNDAY | GUADIX CLASICA
A extremely fun and divers loop around Guadix with a great mix of single trails, fire roads and short punchy climbs and ends with a short hill climb competitions up Mirador del Fin del Mundo. Gravel at its absolute best and the perfect way to end a weekend of riding.
- Start: Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Park, Guadix
- Finish: Mirador del Fin del Mundo
- Departure time: 9am
- Hill climb challenge: 1,5km +100m
- Self-navigation: GPS route (without marks)
WHAT'S included?
- Feed zones
- Music & DJ
- Event photos
- Goodies from our sponsors
- Environmental tax
- Timing Gorafe Epic & Hill Climb Challenge
- Live tracker Gorafe Epic 170km & 120km
- Goodies from our sponsors
- Event socks
- Free camping area & showers
- Technical support
- Medical service
PROGRAM
April
2024
FRIDAY
11h Social Ride by PEdALED
13h Sightseeing Cuevas
17h Social Ride by Komoot
18h – 21h Bib number collection, Beers & Music
April
2024
SATURDAY
7h – 8h Bib number Collection
8h Start Schwalbe Gorafe Epic
13 – 19h Arrival Large and Medium
19h Music & Dj
20h Podium Ceremony & Afterparty
April
2024
SUNDAY
9h Start Guadix Clasica
11h Hill climbing challenge from Mirador del Fin del Mundo
13h Final ceremony in Mirador del Fin del Mundo
BIKES
We believe a gravel bike is the perfect bike for all the participants, but a MTB or e-bike can also be a great choice.
GRAVEL
40 - 45 mm tires & tubeless recommended
EBIKE
Only Express distance allowed to ride for prevention to any risk
Need a rental bike?
PIC NEGRE OFFERS A 15% discount for all participants
SPONSORS
Have a Question?
FAQ
Best is of course by bike ;).
The closest international airports is in Malaga. You can arrive via Malaga, either by bike which is a stunning ride or per bus and train. The same goes for Granada (40min by train). We highly recommend to take a whole week off and explore Granada or the coasts of Andalusia.
Taxi service from Malaga Airport or Granada to Guadix.
No, you should simply feel comfortable riding on loose ground.
We believe a Gravel bike with 45mm tubeless tires and 2 bar. You will be also fine on slightly smaller tires or on a MTB with fast-rolling tires
Yes, but just the express distance on Saturday and the Sunday event. for the longer distances the risk would be too high to run out of battery in the middle of nowhere.
May is the perfect time to come to Andalusia. It is already warm but without the extreme heat of the summer.
Of course, you should have a valid health, travel and liability insurance.
You will have the following three options:
- Transfer of the participation fee to 2023.
- Refund of the participation fee, minus 20€ administration costs.
- Donation of the participation fee in favor of the event.