Dead Ends & Cake 2026
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Date
19-21 June 2026
Distance
500km
Elevation
9,000 m
Difficulty
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Gravel Tour Hlinsko
Hlinsko, Czechia · 01 August 2016
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
An 86km to 129km gravel race in Czechia's Hlinsko region, featuring a mix of gravel roads, forest tracks, and rolling climbs through the Iron Mountains and Žďárské Vrchy Highlands.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 86km · 129km
- Elevation
- 1,577 m
- Surface
- gravel, tarmac, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3–3.8
Rider fit
Who it's for
Gravel riders looking for a challenging race with diverse terrain and significant climbing.
Who will struggle
Riders not accustomed to sustained climbing or those who prefer flatter, faster courses will find this race demanding.
Training focus
Endurance training with a focus on climbing strength and sustained power output on mixed surfaces.
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FAQs
What are the distances for the Gravel Tour Hlinsko?+
The race offers two course options: a main loop of 86 km (mandatory for all categories) and an additional second loop of 43 km for Elite and younger age groups, resulting in a total of 129 km for these categories. Older age groups will complete the 86 km course.
What is the total elevation gain of the race?+
The full 129km course has a total elevation gain of 1577m. The 86km course for older categories has 1102m of elevation gain.
What type of terrain can I expect?+
The course features a dynamic mix of gravel roads, forest tracks, and rolling climbs, set against the backdrop of the Iron Mountains and Žďárské Vrchy Highlands.
Is this race part of a larger series?+
Yes, Gravel Tour Hlinsko is part of the Gravelking UCI Gravel World Series.
Where is Hlinsko located?+
Hlinsko is a town in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic, approximately two hours east of Prague, situated at the edge of the Pardubice Region.
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