OG Classique
📍 Wakefield, QC, Canada
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
21 June 2026
Distance
34 km · 75 km · 124 km
Elevation
1,548 m
Difficulty
gravel
Ghost of The Gravel
Water Valley, AB, Canada · 27 June 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
An 118km gravel race in Alberta's foothills, featuring significant climbing and a mix of packed and loose gravel surfaces, making it a challenging but scenic event.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 118km
- Elevation
- 2,075 m
- Surface
- gravel, tarmac
- Typical W/kg
- 3–4
Rider fit
Who it's for
Gravel cyclists looking for a challenging race with substantial climbing and varied gravel conditions within the UCI Gravel World Series.
Who will struggle
Riders unfamiliar with sustained climbs, loose gravel sections, or those not carrying adequate nutrition and hydration for a long race.
Training focus
Sustained climbing, handling loose gravel descents, and endurance for an 118km event with over 1100m of climbing.
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FAQs
What is the distance and elevation of the Ghost of the Gravel?+
The race is 118km long with 110km of gravel and features approximately 6800 feet (2072 meters) of climbing.
What kind of terrain can I expect?+
The course consists of a mix of meandering hills on packed clay gravel with some sections of looser gravel, winding through ranch land valleys and forests.
Is there a specific start time?+
Yes, the race begins at 9:00 am from historic Water Valley.
Where are the feed stations located?+
Feed stations are located at the Friendly Ghost turnaround/feed station (66km) and Feed #2 (62km), with Feed #3 located around 87km.
What is the significance of this race?+
Ghost of the Gravel is part of the 2026 UCI Gravel World Series and was the host for the Canadian national gravel championships in 2024 and 2025.
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