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Heathland Gravel

August 07 - August 09 2025
Maasmechelen Belgium
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Distances: 70, 100, 160 km
Difficulty: Gently rolling terrain with one or two short hills

Heathland Gravel stands as the premier Unbound Gravel Qualifier in Europe, situated in the enchanting Flemish province of Limburg. We're taking you to the beautiful Terhills in Maasmechelen for some of the best gravel roads of Flanders. The course features timed sections, offering a minimum of 50 participants the coveted opportunity to qualify for Unbound Gravel, thé bucket list gravel event in the world.

Have you had Unbound Gravel on your gravel bucket list for ages? Heathland Gravel is the official European Unbound Gravel Qualifier! Anyone participating in the 160-km ride might soon be planning a Kansas trip, because 50 coins for Unbound Gravel 2026 are to be claimed based on performance and lottery. Just looking for a gravel weekend with friends? Check out our 110 and 70 km routes. See you in Maasmechelen!

We’ll be taking you to the Limburg heathland, away from the hustle. Where it’s just you and your bike. In the midst of nature’s beauty, as the heathland blossoms into a purple painting from mid-August to mid-September, you’ll see panoramic views all around. Your focus will be on your rhythm of breathing and pedal stroke. The heath will be building, the legs will be burning and the Heathland will guide you.

Heathland Gravel

 
Start Located At: Terhills, Maasmechelen
 
 
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Friday August 8th 2025: Warm-up 

18:00 - 22:00: Opening, check-in and bib number collection

18:30: Sunset Social Gravel Ride

21:00: After ride drink

 

Saturday August 9th 2025: Get the Heath on 

10:00: Warm Up Recon Ride

14:00 - 18:00: Check-in and bib number collection + Bike Expo

15:00: Social Ride Out

17:00: Challenge

17:30 - 20:00: Food Party (food not included in ticket)

19:00: Rider briefing

17:00 - 22:00: Campfire Cosiness

 

Sunday August 10th 2025: Raceday

07:00: Opening startbox, coffee and bib number collection

08:00 - 18:00: Bike Expo

08:00: Official start Unbound Gravel Qualifier (160 km)

08:10 - 9:30: Free start for all categories and distances

15:30: Official Ceremony 160 km (performance based lottery)

17:30: Lottery time

Registration Fees

Included

Practicals

Frame sticker with the route

Bib number with timing chip for your bike

Mechanical assistance on the route on Sunday

Complimentary parking during the event

 

Food & drinks

Free tasty Belgian Beer on Saturday 

Coffee on Sunday morning  

Extensive refreshments on the route on Sunday

Lunch on Sunday (12:00 - 19:00) 

Free drink at the finish line on Sunday  

 

Atmosphere & extra's

Social ride outs on Friday and Saturday

Campfire and music on Saturday

Music and good vibes after the race on Sunday  

Ceremony and lottery after the race on Sunday

Free T-shirt and finisher medal at the finish line on Sunday  

Goodies from our partners during the event  

 
Facilities
Parking
Changing Rooms
Toilets
Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
Route Card
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
Outriders
Marshalls
Roving Mechanical Support
Mechanical Support at Rest Stops
 
Community
Bike Festival
Raffle
After Party
 
Features
Course Timing
Category / Race Prizes
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
Downloadable GPS files
Post Ride Shower
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 3
 
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