Nature is Bike, the festival of Gravel and Adventure Biking, from the ultra to discovery rides, invites you to Angers from 14 to 16 June 2024 to celebrate its fourth edition. The first of its kind in France, this event proposes a cycling weekend for all ages, in the spirit of Gravel and Adventure Biking:  passion, exploring territories, sharing and reconnecting with nature – all with a good dose of conviviality. 

Seven events and adventures are on the programme, with a unique rallying point: the Village, located at Lake Maine in Angers, a stone’s throw from the heart of the city.

On the programme: ultra-distance, bikepacking, gravel and mountain-biking discovery, bike and e-bike discovery, adventure cycling to enjoy with family or friends on Sunday, the free-entry village with forum, workshops, evening events and the gravel and adventure-biking show, bringing together the biggest names in biking equipment, bike manufacturers, outdoor leisure and cycling destinations.

New this year, all of the rides will start from and return to Angers, in the heart of the festival!

This festival is fully aligned with the eco-friendly approach of Destination Angers, in the heart of the Angevin territory and blessed with the perfect balance between city and nature.

Leading green city in France and number one for biodiversity, recognised for its famed Angevin softness, Anjou is the ideal playground for all cyclists, adventurers and lovers of discovery.

Festival Events

• 14th June - The Legend300
  • Conquer the legend of Nature is Bike! Try yourself at ultra cycling on a rolling track with breathtaking landscapes. Surpass your limits and experience a real adventure driven by the spirit of the group.
• 14th & 15th June - Gravel Loire Legend
  • A legendary trial that takes you successively to the end of the Legend 300 and the Challenge 200, in less than 34 hours of cycling
• 15th June 2024 - The Défi200
  • A first experience of ultra, without a time trial, on a course with no great technical difficulties, allowing you to mark off the distance.
• 15th & 16th June 2024 - The Bikepacking
  • Take part in a 2-day discovery ride in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, on an accessible track with a bivouac.
• 16th June - Gravel100
  • If you want to change from your usual Sunday morning outing, or a challenge in the shape of a 100km ride over a technical course, the Gravel100 is a challenge to be enjoyed with friends around Angers!
• 16th June - Gravel70
  • A new adventure in gravel trails, for solo or duo riders. It’s an excellent opportunity to discover gravel and reconnect with nature.

The Gravel and Adventure-Biking Show

Located in the heart of the Nature is Bike Village at Lake Maine, Angers, the first Gravel and Adventure-Biking Show in France will bring together the leading brands on the market for bikes, accessories, equipment, tourist destinations and nature activities.

Are you a cyclist, athlete or ultra-trail fan looking for a new discipline, or perhaps a competitor, outdoor sports and adventure enthusiast, tourer, backpacker or traveller? At this show, you’ll find everything you need to equip yourself, take advantage of expert advice, test new products (gravel, bike and e-bike test areas) and load up on inspirations for your next bike trip.

• 2.5 days of exhibitions and entertainment
• 10,000 m2 of brands exhibiting in the heart of nature
• 80 exhibitors
• Free admission