I live in the US, but will have the opportunity to travel to Europe soon. I would ideally like to build in a bike race or two, so I’m wanting to get the forum’s recommendations on epic gravel/road race and fondo recommendations in Europe probably in the August to October time-frame. I’m game for events from 50 miles up to 200! Maybe more, depending on the event! And fewer miles could actually be better if it’s a beautiful area and well-organized event. I look forward to the responses! Cheers!
I’d like to do:
Octopus Gravel
Bike Trans Alps
Traka 560
And
Whatever their equivalent of Tour of Divide.
Among others
Haute Route Alps?
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Check out: CycloWorld. granfondo calendar 2023 | cycloworld.cc
Below a small selection of well organized events:
24 Aug 2024
Vélomédiane Claudy Criquiélion
172km/3570m, 138km/2830m, 96km/1800m.
La-Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium
Road bike Sportive
25 Aug 2024
GFNY Orcières
158km/4469m, 76km/2105m.
Orcières Merlette, France
Road bike Gran fondo
31 Aug 2024
Kronplatz King
64km/3150m, 49km/2150m.
San Vigilio di Marebbe, Italy
MTB Marathon
31 Aug 2024
Marmotte Granfondo Valais
133km/4700m.
Le Châble, Switzerland
Road bike Gran fondo
31 Aug 2024
Tour des Stations
242km/8848m, 185km/6800m, 74km/2850m.
Le Châble, Switzerland
Road bike Gran fondo
08 Sep 2024
Kitzbüheler Radmarathon
216km/4600m, 209km/3700m.
Kitzbühel, Austria
Road bike Gran fondo
27 Sep - 29 Sep 2024
Catalunya Bike Race
148km/5174m.
3 stages.
Puigcerdà, Spain
MTB Stage race
This - friends have done and loved HR. I’m working towards it this year, if all goes to plan.
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Been there last year for middle route and planning to conquer the long one this year.
It’s an amazing experience, I did the HR Ventoux a few years ago. Highly recommend it 
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The Tour des Stations fondos in August are worth considering too: Tour Des Stations - Meet Your Limits