Gravel Birds 2027
Gravel Birds 2027 starts on 9 May 2027 in Castro Verde, Portugal. It runs until 14 May 2027. There are three distances from 350 to 1,000 km. Format: Event, on mixed surface, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration is closed. All details come from the organiser, last checked on 24 October 2026.
3 distances from 350 to 1,000 km – figures apply to the selected distance.
Supplies along the way
Strictly self-supported: no outside help with food, accommodation, transport or mechanical support; only commercial services open to everyone. The organisation provides accident insurance.
Distances
Classification
Not stated – please check with the organiser.
Not stated – please check with the organiser.
Not stated – please check with the organiser.
Registration
- Status
- Closed
- Date
- 9–14 May 2027
What it’s about
Self-supported bikepacking challenge in the Alentejo in Portugal with three routes, starting and finishing in Castro Verde. The organiser stresses that it is not a race and not a competition; drafting is forbidden.
Three routes: L’Abetarda (around 350 km), Gravel Birds Classic (around 750 km) and Gravel Birds XL (around 1,000 km), with six days for all of them. Mandatory briefing on the evening of 8 May.
Similar races
All races in the ultracycling calendar → · More bikepacking races →
Source: www.gravelbirds.cc · last checked 24 Oct 2026 · start location exact