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Dates confirmed · 2027 · 1000 km

GRAVEL BIRDS 2027

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Unsupported bikepacking across the Alentejo. Three routes, 65–75% off-road. Not a competition, no drafting.

Gravel Birds 2027 1000 km runs from 9 May 2027 to 14 May 2027, starting in Castro Verde, Portugal. The route is 1,000 km with 15,000 m of climbing. Time limit: 144 h. Support: self-supported.

Distance · 1000 km
1,000km
Climbing
15,000m
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Entry cost
280.00 EUR
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StartCastro Verde9 May 2027
FinishCastro Verde14 May 2027
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3 options in 2027. Each has its own dates, course facts and entry.

  1. 350 km

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    350 km · 9 May 2027 · Castro Verde · 5,000 m climbing

  2. 750 km

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    750 km · 9 May 2027 · Castro Verde · 11,000 m climbing

  3. 1000 km You are here

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    1,000 km · 9 May 2027 · Castro Verde · 15,000 m climbing

2027 edition / 1000 km

Climbing
15,000m
Time limit
144hours
End date
14 May 2027
Support
Self-supported
Surface
Gravel

Edition notes

  • Basecamp in Castro Verde

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Start
9 May 2027
Distance
1,000km
Climbing
15,000m
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Edition history

2027 · 3 options

350 km, 2027Dates confirmed750 km, 2027Dates confirmed1000 km, 2027Dates confirmed

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