Marly Gravel Tour - Netherlands 07.05 - 11.05.2026
VO2 Explorer presents: Marly Gravel Tour 2026
The Marly Gravel Tour 2026 is a stage of the UCI Gravel World Series in Valkenburg, where for the fourth time this professionally organized event takes you along the iconic course of the 2025 Gravel World Championships. The hilly Limburg landscape, technical gravel terrain, and international-level competition create a true elite racing experience.
Routes and Riding Conditions
The Marly Gravel Tour welcomes gravel riders of different levels. The courses run along gravel roads and forest trails, passing through the Bemelen quarry area and starting with a climb up the Cauberg, one of the most famous cycling climbs in the Netherlands. The race route also includes sections through the gardens of Château St. Gerlach and offers varied terrain with a technical profile across two distances: 104 km (1030 meters of elevation gain) and 150 km (1486 meters of elevation gain). The VO2 Explorer team is happy to help participants choose the most suitable distance and provide recommendations for preparation.
Why explore with VO2 Explorer?
VO2 Explorer offers cyclists the opportunity to participate in international races without organizational stress. The travel group size is limited to up to 15 riders to ensure a highly personalized service. Our focus is on well-planned logistics, cyclist-friendly accommodation, and on-site support, so you can concentrate fully on your ride and performance.
Personal Support and Additional Options
Our goal is to provide a comprehensive and flexible solution to ensure your experience is well-organized, comfortable, and sportingly successful. Every rider has different expectations and goals — would you like to bring a companion, need pre-race bike preparation, a professional bike fit service, or post-race maintenance? If you have special requests not listed here, it doesn’t mean they can’t be arranged — together with the Explorer team, we will find a solution that works for you.
What is included in the travel package?
- Guaranteed race number for the Marly Gravel Race
- Return flight tickets
- Airport transfers to and from the hotel
- Bike packing service
- Insured round-trip ground transport of your bike
- 4 nights at the luxurious Atlas Hotel https://www.atlashotel.nl/en/
PRICE: 1595€
Please note! The travel package does not include travel or bike insurance, nor any personalised services selected.
Read more about the event HERE
Travel plan
DAY 1 - THURSDAY / ARRIVAL
 | We meet at the airport, fly to our destination, and continue by transfer to Valkenburg, where we will stay at Hotel Atlas, located just 1.5 km from the race start area. Upon arrival, participants will have time to settle in comfortably and enjoy a shared dinner at the hotel. Bikes will be unpacked and assembled, and we will provide assistance on-site with bike setup if needed. |
DAY 2 - FRIDAY / PRE-RACE
 | Marly Gravel Fest riders An early breakfast will be served at the hotel to ensure you arrive at the start of your chosen distance (50 km, 85 km, 100 km, or 135 km) on time. After the ride, an official afterparty will take place.
Marly Gravel Race riders The day is dedicated to exploring Valkenburg and the surrounding area, with a relaxed schedule that allows everyone to prepare for the upcoming race day at their own pace. |
DAY 3 - SATURDAY / RACE DAY 1
 | Marly Gravel Fest riders Early breakfast will be served at the hotel to ensure you arrive at the start on time.
Marly Gravel Race riders The day is dedicated to exploring Valkenburg and the surrounding area, with a relaxed schedule that allows everyone to prepare for the upcoming race day at their own pace.
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DAY 4 - SUNDAY / RACE DAY 2
 | Marly Gravel Fest riders The day is dedicated to exploring Valkenburg and the surrounding area, with a relaxed schedule that allows everyone to prepare for the upcoming race day at their own pace.
Marly Gravel Race riders Early breakfast will be served at the hotel to ensure you arrive at the start on time. After the Marly Gravel Race, we will enjoy a shared dinner followed by bike packing. |
DAY 5 - MONDAY / BYE-BYE
 | After breakfast, a transfer will take us to the airport, followed by our flight back to Tallinn. The bikes will be loaded onto the bus and will arrive at the destination a few days later. |
I would like to participate!
To express your interest in participating, please submit a notification via the form below. We will then send you a registration form where we collect only the necessary information.
Your participation will be confirmed upon receipt of the deposit. The remaining 50% of the participation fee must be paid no later than 4 weeks before the trip.
