Nordic Gravel Series
Sunday 13th September

Experience the beauty of the turning of the leaves while riding pristine gravel in the Lahti and Salpausselkä UNESCO Geopark region. The area offers scenic hardpack gravel roads surrounded by fields, lakes and forests. The courses provide over 85% of excellent hardpack gravel roads in low traffic area.

Day 2 of the Falling Leaves Lahti weekend hosts the Nordic Gravel Series event day. Courses of 145km, 80km or 50km for gravel racers, enthusiasts or beginners. A Kid’s Race is also part of the package.

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Aerial view of a canal running through lush green fields and farmland, with a road alongside it and a bridge in the distance, surrounded by trees.

Event registration Includes:

  • Participation in the event

  • Race timing & Live Tracking

  • One day medical insurance

  • First aid

  • Traffic control & marshals

  • 1 to 3 service stops on the route

  • Post-ride snack

  • Registration deferral to another participant until two weeks before the event. 

  • Finish line photography

Registrations can be paid for online via bank transfer, with a creditcard or via sportsvouchers Edenred, Smartum or ePassi in Finland.

Sport vouchers: pay the registration fee amount to our Nordic Gravel Series / Breakawaycc account and you will receive your registration confirmation via email within 5 days. For sports voucher registrations email us your personal details including birthdate and UCI License if you have one. Also provide your dietary restrictions.

If you have questions about registrations or payment methods: contact@nordicgravel.com 

Cyclists gather at an outdoor event in Lahti, Finland, with tents and flags, some standing with bicycles and others walking on a grassy field surrounded by trees.
Aerial view of a rural landscape with fields, trees, and farm buildings, with a group of cyclists riding on a narrow road.

A weekend of gravel grinding

  • Aerial view of a rural countryside with fields, a winding dirt road, a few houses, and dense forest in the background.

    145km and 80km distances

    Race or enjoy. Our courses are built to guarantee you a great day out on the bike! The 145km and 80km courses (and age groups) are part of the NGS 2026 Classification.

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  • Three men gravel cycling on a dirt road through a forested area, wearing helmets and athletic clothing.

    50km distance

    New to gravel cycling and excited to participate in your first event? Or just the time to experience the falling of the leaves in a great setting? This is your distance.

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  • Children at a BMX cycling event, lining up at the start line with motorcycles and banners in the background.

    Kids Race

    The future generations of cyclists get to ride the gravel around our event area. No registration fee, everyone is a winner! Hosted by Lotta Henttala.

    REGISTER FROM 03.03.26