F.A.Q. - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Gravel or Cyclo-Cross bikes are the only bikes accepted on Gravel Fever Ultra 500 and Gravel Fever Race 140.

The Gravel Fever Adventure 100 is suitable for Gravel, Cyclo-Cross and mountain bikes.

For the other events, Gravel Fever Duo 80, Gravel Fever Découverte 50, all types of mountain bikes, i.e. : Gravel, e-Gravel, Cyclo cross, VTT, e-VTT, VTC.

For Gravel Fever Free 25: all bikes, up to cargo bikes.

Yes, gravel bikes are available for hire. You can select this option directly on your registration form.

Only Gravel Fever Ultra 500 and Gravel Fever Race are subject to presentation of an FFC or FF.Tri license or a medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to competitive cycling.

All other events - Gravel Fever Adventure 100, DUO 80, Découverte 50 and Free - are randonnées. As this is a non-competitive event, the CACI (Certificat médical d'absence de contre-indication à la pratique du cyclisme) is not required for unlicensed riders.

However, in the interests of prevention, we strongly recommend that you obtain and present a medical certificate stating that you have no contraindications to cycling.

A model medical certificate from the French Cycling Federation is available for download here

For participants who so wish, "cancellation" insurance is offered at the time of registration for the Event on Njuko, whose policy can be consulted on Njuko. This option must be taken out before the order is validated.

This option allows you, under certain conditions established by the insurer chosen by the organizer, to be reimbursed for all or part of the price of your race number only, to the exclusion of any other product or service ordered.

It is compulsory that you have personal accident insurance or personal liability insurance, either through a license issued by a sports federation, or privately. By signing the registration form, you agree to this and acknowledge that you have read the insurance offer made by us, the organizer, on the registration form.

We cannot be held responsible if you fail to respect this commitment and, consequently, in the event of any incident or loss occurring before, during or after the event.

Similarly, the individual responsibility of all collaborators, assistants and members of our organization team cannot be engaged before, during or after the event.

For Gravel Fever Ultra 500 + Gravel Fever 140 :

You must have a copy of one of the following 2023-2024 Cycling or Sports Licenses, which includes a Medical Certificate of Absence of Contraindication to Competitive Cycling:

- Licence FFC - Fédération Française de Cyclisme (Competition, Access, Mass event)
- F.F.TRI license (French Triathlon Federation)

If you don't have a license (FFC, UFOLEP, FSGT, FF TRI), or if you have a license from another cycling or sports federation (such as FFCT, FFvélo or even FFC-Pass Loisir), you'll need to provide us with a medical certificate stating that you have no contraindications to competitive cycling. This certificate must be less than one year old on the day of the event.

For Gravel Fever Adventure 100, Duo 80, Découverte 50 and Free :

In accordance with the French sports code, non-members are not required to have a medical certificate stating that they have no contraindications to cycling.

However, in the interests of prevention, we strongly advise you to obtain and present a medical certificate stating that you have no contraindications to cycling.

As a participant, you are responsible for your own bike and equipment. It's important to check that your bike is in good working order and that you have all the equipment you need for the race, including repair tools and first aid.
You'll find a list of compulsory and recommended equipment for each format below.

Gravel Fever Ultra 500

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT :

- An approved helmet (meeting CE standards)
- A front light for your bike*.
- A rear light for your bike*.
- A high-visibility vest or harness
- GPS computer or phone with route downloaded in one or more segments
- Repair kits **
- A cell phone with the number of the security headquarters recorded *** A survival blanket
- Survival blanket (1.40m x 2m)
- Water supply of at least 1 liter
- A food reserve

*Make sure you have spare batteries for each lamp.

**The kit should contain: multi-tools, 2 inner tubes, 3 tire levers, a pump, patches and glue.

***Remember to keep your phone on, don't hide your number and leave with a charged battery.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT (BUT NOT MANDATORY)

For the night:
- An inflatable mattress and an inflatable pillow

For your health :
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Paracetamol

Electronics :
- A derailleur charger
- Power bank or dynamo

Accessories :
- Rilsan necklaces
- Plastic pouches
- Straps
- Chain lubricant
- Padlock

Warm clothing:
- Down jacket or compressible thermal clothing
- A hat
- A cap
- A choker
- Warm gloves
- Cuffs
- A second layer: an additional warm long-sleeved garment
- Shoe covers
- Long shorts or leggings
- First layer: a short- or long-sleeved garment
- A windproof jacket with durable water-repellent protection

Miscellaneous :
- Your identity card
- Your credit card

Gravel Fever Race 140

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT :

Approved helmet (CE STANDARDS)
- Front bike light *
- Rear bike light
- Gps meter or phone with downloaded route in one or more segments
- Multi-tools.
-Chain drift
- Repair kits
- Cell phone with safety contact number ** * Check that lights are charged.
* make sure lights are charged
** keep your phone on, don't hide your number and don't forget to leave with a charged battery.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT (NOT MANDATORY)

Health
o Paracetamol

Electronics
o Derailleur charger
o Power bank or dynamo

Accessories
o Chain lubricant

Suitable clothing
o Compressible down jacket or thermal jacket
o Survival blanket
o Cap
o Gloves
o Windproof jacket

Miscellaneous
o Identification
o Credit card

Gravel Fever Adventure 100

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT 

- CE-approved helmet
- Gps meter or phone with route downloaded in one or more segments
- Repair kits
- Multi-tools
-Chain drift
- Cell phone with safety contact number * * keep phone switched on.
* keep your phone switched on, don't hide your number and don't forget to leave with a charged battery.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT (NOT MANDATORY)

Health
o Paracetamol

Electronics
o Derailleur charger
o Power bank or dynamo

Accessories
o Chain lubricant

Suitable clothing
o Compressible down jacket or thermal jacket
o Survival blanket
o Cap
o Gloves
o Windproof jacket

Miscellaneous
o Identification
o Credit card

Gravel Fever Duo 80

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT 

- CE-approved helmet
- Gps meter or phone with route downloaded in one or more segments
- Repair kits
- Multi-tools
-Chain drift
- Cell phone with safety contact number * * keep phone switched on.
* keep your phone switched on, don't hide your number and don't forget to leave with a charged battery.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT (NOT MANDATORY)

Health
o Paracetamol

Electronics
o Derailleur charger
o Power bank or dynamo

Accessories
o Chain lubricant

Suitable clothing
o Compressible down jacket or thermal jacket
o Survival blanket
o Cap
o Gloves
o Windproof jacket

Miscellaneous
o Identification
o Credit card

Gravel Fever Discovery 50

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT 

- CE-approved helmet
- Gps meter or phone with route downloaded in one or more segments
- Repair kits
- Multi-tools
-Chain drift
- Cell phone with safety contact number * * keep phone switched on.
* keep your phone switched on, don't hide your number and don't forget to leave with a charged battery.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT (NOT MANDATORY)

Health
o Paracetamol

Electronics
o Derailleur charger
o Power bank or dynamo

Accessories
o Chain lubricant

Suitable clothing
o Compressible down jacket or thermal jacket
o Survival blanket
o Cap
o Gloves
o Windproof jacket

Miscellaneous
o Identification
o Credit card

To manage your luggage, we've set up an easy and secure locker system. Here's how it works:

1. You will find a deposit ticket in your starting bag.
2. Attach this ticket to your luggage. Make sure it is firmly attached and visible.
3. Then take your luggage to the locker location indicated. Our on-site volunteers will guide you.
4. At the end of the race, present your locker ticket to claim your luggage.

Don't lose your deposit ticket! It's essential for getting your stuff back after the race.
Keep it with you at all times.

We've set up a process for checking your bike and equipment (on Gravel Fever Ultra 500) to ensure your safety and the smooth running of the competition, in accordance with the regulations for sporting events. Here's how it works:

1. When you pick up your race number, a compulsory check of your bike will be carried out. The purpose of this check is to ensure that your bike is in good condition and complies with the specifications required by the competition rules.

2. At the same time, we will also carry out a complete check of all your compulsory equipment. This is to ensure that you have all the equipment you need for the race, and that it complies with the event rules.

3. Finally, an additional check will be carried out at each checkpoint exit. This continuous check ensures that your bike and equipment remain in good condition and up to standard throughout the event.

It is therefore important that you have your bike and all your equipment ready and accessible for these checks. These checks are essential for your safety and that of the other participants, so we thank you in advance for your cooperation.

If you are registered for the Gravel Fever Ultra 500, you can pick up your race number directly at the Vélodrome de Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, on Friday September 13 from 10am to 1:30pm.

If you are registered for Gravel Fever Race 140, you have two slots for collecting your race number. You can collect it either on Friday September 13 from 4pm to 7pm, or on Saturday September 14 from 7am to 7pm. The pick-up point is the Start Village at La Manu, Allée du Jardin du Directeur, 86100 Châtellerault.

Make sure you organize your arrival in such a way as to leave yourself enough time to prepare your bike and equipment before the checkpoint. Remember that your bike and equipment must be checked when you collect your number.

If you've registered for the Gravel Fever Adventure 100, you have two options for collecting your race number. You can collect it either on Friday September 13 from 4pm to 7pm, or on Saturday September 14 from 7am to 9.30am. The pick-up point is the Start Village at La Manu, Allée du Jardin du Directeur, 86100 Châtellerault.

Plan your arrival carefully so that you have enough time to prepare your bike and equipment before the checkpoint. Remember that your bike and equipment must be checked when you collect your race number.

If you are registered for Gravel Fever Duo 80, you have three slots for collecting your race number. You can pick it up on Friday September 13 from 4pm to 7pm, on Saturday September 14 from 7am to 7pm or on Sunday from 7.30am to 9.30am. The pick-up point is the Village départ at La Manu, Allée du Jardin du Directeur, 86100 Châtellerault.

Make sure you organize your arrival in such a way as to leave yourself enough time to prepare your bike and equipment before the checkpoint. Remember that your bike and equipment must be checked when you collect your number.

If you are registered for Gravel Fever Découverte 50, you have two slots for collecting your race number. You can pick it up either on Friday September 13 from 4pm to 7pm, or on Saturday September 14 from 7am to 9.30am. The pick-up point is the Village départ at La Manu, Allée du Jardin du Directeur, 86100 Châtellerault.

Make sure you organize your arrival in such a way as to leave yourself enough time to prepare your bike and equipment before the checkpoint. Remember that your bike and equipment must be checked when you collect your number.

For Gravel Fever Free 25:
Number pick-ups are;
- Friday September 13: 16h00 - 19h00 and Saturday September 14: 07h00 - 19h00 as well as Sunday September 15: 07h30 - 14h30
The pick-up point is La Manu, Allée du Jardin du Directeur, 86100 Châtellerault.

Be sure to present your entry ticket to receive your race identification.
Starts are free between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22. Estimated time to complete the course is approximately 2 hours.
It is imperative to return to the starting point before 6:00 p.m.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions. Have a good race!

Yes, a GPX track will be sent to each participant no more than 8 days before September 13. The track will also be made available on the event's official website at the same time as it is sent.

To follow the GPX track, make sure you have a GPS meter with a 100% charge. If you don't have a GPS meter, you can also use a suitable app on your smartphone to guide you along the route. Make sure your smartphone is sufficiently charged for the duration of the event.

Yes, it is mandatory to follow the GPX track to be considered an official participant in Gravel Fever events. Make sure you download it and keep it handy during the race.

The GPX track will be sent to you by e-mail no later than 8 days before September 13th. It will also be available on the official Gravel Fever website at the same time as it is sent. Make sure you download and save the track on your device before the start of the event.

Participants must follow the safety instructions given by the Organizer's staff along the course. It is essential to follow these instructions to ensure the safety of all participants.

The proposed routes will be mainly on paths, tracks, trails, greenways and cycle paths, but there may also be sections on roads open to traffic. It is therefore essential that each participant RESPECTS THE CODE OF THE ROAD throughout the routes, respecting one-way streets, stops, priorities and traffic lights. Everyone's safety depends on this strict observance.

In addition to the provisions of the Highway Code, it is essential to follow the instructions given by the organization's staff and the forces of law and order present on the course. Following these instructions guarantees a safe experience and contributes to the smooth organization of the event.
Don't forget that your safety and that of others is essential throughout the event!

There are one or two checkpoints along the way.
As a reminder, Gravel Fever Ultra is a semi-autonomous Ultra event. You need to organize your own supplies, drinks and repairs.

For this edition, we are introducing three "FINISHER" categories:

• • Finisher Under 24: Complete the event in less than 24 hours.
  • Finisher Under 36: Complete the event in under 36 hours.
  • Finisher Under 48: Complete the event in less than 48 hours.

Semi-autonomy means that you must be self-sufficient between checkpoints in terms of food, clothing and safety. You must be prepared for all possible problems, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable.

Gravel Fever Ultra 500 is a semi-autonomous event, a challenge of endurance and effort management. No assistance (food, mechanical or other) is allowed outside the checkpoint(s).
Of course, you can, and must, also find shops along the route to refuel, and even stop off to sleep in hotels, with locals or camping. It's up to you to manage yourself.
Don't forget that this year, you have three possibilities of becoming a Finisher:
Under 24
Under 36
Under 48
So choose your competition, your challenge, or your cycling trip, and we'll be there to welcome you in Châtellerault!

You have to complete the event alone, without any organized accompaniment along the way, with the exception of time spent at checkpoints, and of course with other competitors who, like you, are doing Gravel Fever Ultra.
Gravel Fever Ultra is your chance to take up this challenge personally, and enjoy a unique experience!