Festivus of Gravel: Join the Ultimate Gravel Cycling Experience! MAY 23-24
Registrtation is open and the first 50 in each category receive preferred pricing.
Custom Festivus of Gravel Castelli Jersey
Our 2026 FoG jersey, perfect for the upcoming gravel bike races, will be available soon! Get ready to stand out at your next gravel race and join the excitement of gravel in style.
About Festivus of Gravel
Our Vision
Is FoG a Race or a Ride?
Who rides Festivus?
Our vision at Festivus of Gravel is to create a celebration of all things cycling, including exciting gravel bike races, that brings together professionals and enthusiast cyclists from all over the world. We aim to foster a community where participants can share their passion for cycling, learn from each other, and make new friends while enjoying the challenge of our gravel event.
Who rides Festivus?
Is FoG a Race or a Ride?
Who rides Festivus?
Our riders come from diverse backgrounds, making the Festivus of Gravel a fantastic opportunity to meet new friends in the world of gravel bike races. We believe that our participants are the heart and soul of the event, and we strive to make your experience unforgettable at this premier gravel event. You do NOT need to be a part of a cycling club to ride in Festivus of Gravel.
Is FoG a Race or a Ride?
Is FoG a Race or a Ride?
What distances are there?
Festivus of Gravel (we call it FoG!) is a gravel cycling event for everyone, perfect for those who love gravel bike races. You can ride any of the distances at your own pace, whether you prefer to race against friends or enjoy a challenging ride. Make the most of the rest stops, or pack everything you need for your adventure on this exciting gravel race! It's all up to you.
What distances are there?
What distances are there?
What distances are there?
The 2026 gravel routes will be announced soon. We want everyone to have an opportunity to challenge themselves, which is why we are offering 3 "Alberta Gravel" curated routes for 2026*:
- The Hammer - 50ish km - the challenge starts!
- The Thunder - 90ih km - most popular!!
- The Braveheart - 150ish km - the biggest challenge!!!
*"Alberta Gravel
The 2026 gravel routes will be announced soon. We want everyone to have an opportunity to challenge themselves, which is why we are offering 3 "Alberta Gravel" curated routes for 2026*:
- The Hammer - 50ish km - the challenge starts!
- The Thunder - 90ih km - most popular!!
- The Braveheart - 150ish km - the biggest challenge!!!
*"Alberta Gravel" is tough! i.e. 90km rides more like 120km on "champagne gravel", 150km more like 200km.
Where is Festivus?
What distances are there?
What's the Schedule?
Festivus of Gravel starts and finishes in Leduc, Alberta and takes place on the pristine gravel roads and by-ways of Leduc & Wetaskiwin Counties, the heart of the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Edmonton International Airport is at the heart of our Start/Finish community, making it the worlds only fly-in gravel race!
What's the Schedule?
What distances are there?
What's the Schedule?
Wednesday, May 20 - late registration & package pick up in Edmonton.
Saturday, May 23 - arrive to set up your campsite, check in to your hotel, do a warmup/recon ride, and late registration/package pickup at the industry expo
Sunday, May 24 - event waves for the gravel bike races:
- 8 AM: 150 km
- 9 AM: 90 km
- 10 AM: 50 km
- Noon to
Wednesday, May 20 - late registration & package pick up in Edmonton.
Saturday, May 23 - arrive to set up your campsite, check in to your hotel, do a warmup/recon ride, and late registration/package pickup at the industry expo
Sunday, May 24 - event waves for the gravel bike races:
- 8 AM: 150 km
- 9 AM: 90 km
- 10 AM: 50 km
- Noon to 5 PM: Finish line celebration with expo, food, drink, music, and lots of draw prizes for all participants.
About our Founder
Ride with a Purpose
Ride with a Purpose
Alex Stieda has raced and ridden bikes for over 40 years, including 8 years as an amateur and 7 years as a professional road cyclist with the renowned 7-Eleven team, becoming the first North American to wear the Yellow Jersey at the Tour de France. Alex co-founded the Tour of Alberta professional stage race and initiated the Festivus of G
Alex Stieda has raced and ridden bikes for over 40 years, including 8 years as an amateur and 7 years as a professional road cyclist with the renowned 7-Eleven team, becoming the first North American to wear the Yellow Jersey at the Tour de France. Alex co-founded the Tour of Alberta professional stage race and initiated the Festivus of Gravel in 2023, highlighting his passion for gravel bike races. As a recent prostate cancer survivor, Alex also raises funds for the MAN VAN, a traveling prostate cancer screening vehicle!
Ride with a Purpose
Ride with a Purpose
Ride with a Purpose
As a prostate cancer survivor, Alex can't emphasize enough the importance of early detection. The Prostate Cancer Centre of Alberta is raising funds for a mobile testing unit called "The MAN VAN" to service the Northern Alberta region. Please donate here to help support this cause. You can set up donations as a team or individual.
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