Raiders Gravel Galloway, a four-day international gravel stage race, is to take place in the Galloway Forest Park in the South of Scotland this 7 – 10 October.
Staged by Golazo Cycling UK, Raiders Gravel Galloway will highlight the South of Scotland as the go-to outdoor gravel cycling destination in the UK. The event features three race stages where riders explore the many corners of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere taking in the natural wonders, wildlife and serene outdoors.
Raiders Gravel Galloway is a team event where riders enter and participate in teams of two, with the official event village being situated in Gatehouse of Fleet.
The event has been made possible through funding support from the South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA), Dumfries & Galloway Council and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), as well as the support of world-renowned brands including Canyon, POC Sports, HIGH5, Bioracer, MucOff and several other event partners.
Dumfries and Galloway Council is committed to making the region the best place in rural Scotland in which to plan, manage, deliver and visit memorable festivals and events. The active major festivals and events strategy supports superb cultural and sports events such as the Wigtown Book Festival, Spring Fling Open Artists’ Studios, Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival, Big Burns Supper, the Scottish Rally and World Championship Ice Hockey tournaments in Dumfries. The Tour of Britain has visited Dumfries and Galloway and hosted more Stage Starts and Finishes than any other venue or destination outside of London.
Malcolm Smith, Galazo Cycling Director said, “We’re stoked to bring this incredibly unique event to the stunning region around the Galloway Forest Park. Our goal is to create the world’s leading full-service gravel cycling event and to showcase the spectacular wilderness and beauty of the region to a global audience.”
Councillor Adam Wilson, the Council’s Events Champion said, “I warmly welcome Golazo UK’s decision to create the Raiders Gravel Festival, in our unspoilt Galloway Forest Park. We have so much for cyclists to explore and enjoy, and our villages and towns are charming to visit. After the terrible stresses caused by the coronavirus pandemic, I hope hundreds of people will participate in the Festival and enjoy our great outdoors.”
Jemma Reid, Project Manager at South of Scotland Destination Alliance (SSDA) said, “We’re delighted to be supporting the new Raiders Gravel Galloway event. It promises to be a phenomenal few days with riders exploring just some of the many natural wonders and natural excitement that we have in the South of Scotland.
“From the Solway Coast 200 to Glentress mountain biking mecca, the South offers superb cycling with options for everyone, no matter the age, level or ability. South of Scotland has it all – gentle hills, road routes, challenging terrains – topped off with the most spectacular scenery. As we at the SSDA work to transform our region into a world-class destination, the cycling community and cycling events such as Raiders Gravel, will play a big role in helping us become the go-to location for those visitors looking for the best two-wheeled adventures in Scotland!”
Learn more about the Raiders Gravel Galloway.
