Unbound Gravel 200
📍 Kansas, Flint Hills, USA
gravel
Date
3–6 June 2027
Distance
200mi · 100mi · 50mi · 25mi
Elevation
2,800 m
Difficulty
gravelbeginner friendly
Gravel Arteaga Mexico
Arteaga, Coahuila, Mexico · 30 August 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
This high-altitude gravel race in Mexico offers 35km, 85km, and 135km routes over predominantly gravel and dirt roads, providing a spectrum from beginner-friendly to world-class challenging. Riders will encounter significant climbing, high-mountain ridgelines, and panoramic descents in the Sierra Madre Oriental.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 35km · 85km · 135km
- Elevation
- 2,200 m
- Surface
- gravel, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3–4
Rider fit
Who it's for
This event caters to a wide range of cyclists, from beginners and families seeking a relaxed mountain experience on the 35km route, to experienced riders and UCI World Series qualifiers tackling the demanding 85km or 135km high-altitude challenges.
Who will struggle
Riders unaccustomed to sustained climbing, high altitude, or technical gravel and dirt surfaces will find the longer distances particularly challenging.
Training focus
Focus on sustained climbing power, high-altitude training adaptation, and developing bike handling skills for mixed gravel, dirt, and technical terrain.
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FAQs
What are the available distances and their characteristics?+
The race offers three distances: Gran Fondo (135 km) with ~2,200 m climbing, designed as a world-class high-altitude challenge; Medio Fondo (85 km) with ~1,200 m climbing for experienced riders; and a Recreational Ride (35 km) with ~450 m climbing, ideal for beginners and families.
What is the typical terrain and surface?+
The course is predominantly gravel and dirt (85-90% for the Gran Fondo), featuring mixed technical sectors, compact forest roads, and smooth gravel roads on the shorter routes.
Is Gravel Arteaga Mexico a UCI qualifier event?+
Yes, both the 135 km Gran Fondo (for men 19-59 and women 19-49) and the 85 km Medio Fondo (for men 60-79 and women 50-99) are UCI Gravel World Series qualifier events.
What are the elevation gains and typical altitudes?+
The Gran Fondo features approximately 2,200 m of climbing, reaching elevations above 2,700 m, with a start elevation of around 1,800 m. The Medio Fondo has ~1,200 m of elevation gain, and the Recreational Ride has ~450 m.
Where is the event located?+
The event is hosted in Arteaga, Coahuila, Mexico, a mountain destination known as the “Swiss Alps of Mexico” in the Sierra Madre Oriental. It is 20 minutes from Saltillo and an hour from Monterrey.
