Backroads Gravel 2026

Backroads Gravel guides participants along gravel roads near Nabawa in the Shire of Chapman Valley, located in Western Australia’s Mid West region. This event offers both gravel cycling and trail running, catering to a broad range of skill levels. Cycling distances include 10, 20, 60, 100, and 160 km. Organizers state it is the largest mass participation sporting event in the Mid West, designed to be accessible to all, not exclusively for racers or experts. The route crosses country backroads, includes rolling hills, and crosses private farmland, passing canola fields, wheat crops, and wildflowers. Backroads Gravel introduced gravel bike racing to the Mid West and has seen rapid growth since 2022, attracting participants from local communities and beyond. The shorter distances provide an entry point for new riders, while the longer routes offer experienced gravel racers a full day on rural roads.