Festivus of Gravel: Join the Ultimate Gravel Experience! May 23-24, 2026
Festivus of Gravel is also excited to announce our 2026 date will be part of the Gravel Earth Series!
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.
Festivus of Gravel joins the Gravel Earth Series for 2026!
Celebrate the spirit of Festivus with a gravel cycling weekend festival hosted by Tour de France veteran, Alex Stieda. Join us as we explore the stunning gravel terrain around Leduc County, Alberta, Canada, perfect for gravel bike races. There's a challenging distance for everyone with new gravel race courses and distances to be determined! Plus, we are again proud to be part of the Gravel Earth Series, showcasing some of the best gravel races in the world!
About Festivus of Gravel
Our Vision
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.
Gravel Earth Series
The Gravel Earth Series brings together a curated selection of gravel bike races from around the world into a comprehensive series competition. Riders earn points towards becoming the overall series winner, participating in exciting gravel races that test their skills and endurance.....#nonaturenofuture
Who rides Festivus?
Is FoG a Race or a Ride?
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?
What distances are there?
Is FoG a Race or a Ride?
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 excit
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. We will also recognize the top riders in each distance and age group for both men and women, ensuring they receive the credit they deserve.
What distances are there?
What distances are there?
What distances are there?
The 2026 gravel bike race routes will be announced soon. We want everyone to have an opportunity to challenge themselves, which is why we are offering 3 curated routes for 2026:
The Hammer - 50 km - the challenge starts!
The Thunder - 90 km - most popular!!
The Braveheart - 150 km - Gravel Earth Series points distance!!!
Where is Festivus?
What distances are there?
What distances are there?
Festivus of Gravel 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's the Schedule?
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
What's the Schedule?
What's the Schedule?
Alex Stieda has raced and ridden bikes for over 40 years, including 8 years as an amateur in various gravel races and world championships on the road and track, such as the 1984 Olympics. He then spent 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
Alex Stieda has raced and ridden bikes for over 40 years, including 8 years as an amateur in various gravel races and world championships on the road and track, such as the 1984 Olympics. He then spent 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
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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 when you register to help support this cause.
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