Graveltocht GordyksterBikeFest 2026

GordyksterBikeFest is a fast off-road bike ride in Friesland, starting in Gorredijk. It is aimed mainly at mountain bikers and gravel-friendly riders. One option is 100 km. Riders describe the route as heavy on cart paths rather than technical singletrack, suiting those who want a long, quick day on unpaved lanes more than a skills-heavy MTB course. The event can fill up, with one report counting about 850 riders at the start. The organizers provided well-marked routes and an afterparty with beer and bratwurst at the finish, which a local review confirmed. The same report mentioned many participants, hardly any accidents, and good weather. One rider summed it up in Frisian: they could not think of anything that could have been better.