Gravel Biking

Nature is Bike

Gravel Cycling covering 42 km to 500 km with up to 4,215 m D+ in Angers (Pays de la Loire, France)

LocationAngers, Pays de la Loire, FranceShow on map(47.4635° N, 0.5855° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,215 m

Nature is Bike is an endurance sporting event in Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR focused on Gravel Biking. Key features include Lakes & Ponds, Festive, Culture & History, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including GRAVEL LOIRE LEGEND (500 km, +4,215 m D+), LA LÉGENDE300 (300 km, +2,615 m D+), LA BIKEPACKING (280 km, +1,600 m D+), LE DÉFI200 (200 km, +1,600 m D+), GRAVEL100 (102 km, +1,015 m D+), and GRAVEL70 (70 km, +400 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (natureisbike.com).

Official website
Nature is Bike in Angers (Work: "Cyclingworld Cyclocross Race 2024, Meerbusch (P1170928)", Photo: Matti Blume, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cyclingworld Cyclocross Race 2024, Meerbusch (P1170928)" · Photo: Matti Blume · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Lakes & PondsFestiveCulture & HistoryNature & Off-RoadMulti-DayMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
GRAVEL LOIRE LEGENDGravel Biking500 km+4,215 m17 m - 1,787 mLoop courseRoute & profile
LA LÉGENDE300Gravel Biking300 km+2,615 m20 m - 1,118 mLoop courseRoute & profile
LA BIKEPACKINGGravel Biking280 km+1,600 m23 m - 695 mLoop courseRoute & profile
LE DÉFI200Gravel Biking200 km+1,600 m26 m - 698 mLoop courseRoute & profile
GRAVEL100Gravel Biking102 km+1,015 m29 m - 455 mLoop courseRoute & profile
GRAVEL70Gravel Biking70 km+400 m17 m - 185 mLoop courseRoute & profile
ANGERS GUINGUETTEGravel Biking42 km+462 m20 m - 214 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
500 km
Elevation gain
+4,215 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,215 m D-
Altitude range
17 m - 1,787 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.7 % / 3.1 %
Course format
Loop course
500 km+4,215 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N70140210280350420FS47.4635° N, 0.5855° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 17 m to 1,787 m above sea level (+4,215 m D+, -4,215 m D-)

Peak: 1,787 m·at 212.8 km·Ø 1.7 %
17 m607 m1,197 m1,787 m0 km100 km200 km300 km400 km500 km1,787 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Nature is Bike take place?

Nature is Bike takes place in Angers, Pays de la Loire, FR (start area at coordinates 47.4635° N, 0.5855° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Nature is Bike?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including GRAVEL LOIRE LEGEND (500 km, +4,215 m D+), LA LÉGENDE300 (300 km, +2,615 m D+), LA BIKEPACKING (280 km, +1,600 m D+), LE DÉFI200 (200 km, +1,600 m D+), GRAVEL100 (102 km, +1,015 m D+), and GRAVEL70 (70 km, +400 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Gravel Biking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Nature is Bike?

The main competition (GRAVEL LOIRE LEGEND over 500 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,215 m of elevation gain and -4,215 m of elevation loss, ranging between 17 m and 1,787 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Nature is Bike?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (natureisbike.com).