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Gravel combines the freedom of dirt roads with the joy of exploration. It is a way to discover new routes, meet new people with shared interests, test your limits and experience every ride at your own pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Our philosophy is built on the feeling that every route is a small story. We want participants to feel that they are starting a journey that takes them from calm, flowing sections to steep climbs, through landscapes that constantly change and stay in memory. Our races are designed to offer variety, technical challenges and beautiful scenery, without losing the friendly and welcoming spirit that defines the gravel community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the races section, you can explore each event individually. From relaxed, touristic routes to a UCI World Cup race that offers qualification for the Gravel World Championships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You will find the key characteristics, distances and overall character of each route, helping you choose the one that suits you best. Every race has its own identity, and together they form a series of experiences designed for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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N<\/span>o Race, Just Fun<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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Here, the focus is on the ride, not the clock. On adventure, not the pressure to win. On friendship, not competition. The idea behind the Greek Gravel Challenge is the joy of participation and the personal challenge of discovering your own limits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But because we also know that some of you are born champions \u2013 even world champions \u2013 we could not resist bringing, for the first time in Greece, a World Cup race. That is why we are organizing the UCI Gravel World Series in Marathon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Because sometimes, the goal is victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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