The Gravel Test Tour and the 1st Camp Adventure at Lac du Causse
Publié le 18 April 2025 par su_laetis
From 24 to 26 October, Brive Agglo hosted a major sporting event at Lac du Causse: the third Gravel Test Tour and the first Camp Adventure, organised by CHLOROBIKE. The event was held on the magnificent site of Lac du Causse, offering an exceptional natural setting for discovering the region's Gravel trails, and gave participants the chance to immerse themselves in a unique experience of local discovery.
An event for Gravel enthusiasts
A total of 60 testers responded to the call to venture out on the trails specially laid out for the occasion.
Two routes, 61km and 33km, had been designed by Pierre-Jean Manet and the VTT Aventure Causse Vézère team, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the region's terrain while discovering the capabilities of the Gravel bikes made available by leading brands.
Participants were able to test models of :
- LEON,
- NAKAMURA,
- RONDO,
- GENESIS,
- LAPIERRE,
- GITANE.
with innovative equipment and accessories such as UDOG shoes, RAVEMEN lamps, MEKONG boats, CAMPAGNOLO transmissions and FULCRUM wheels.
Towards recognition of the Gravel label by 2025
The event also marked an important step in Brive Conurbation's drive to obtain the Gravel label by 2025.
The presence of Baptiste Dupuy from the French Cycling Federation (FFC), who is in charge of the Gravel label, gave added impetus to this ambition. The label would boost the attractiveness of the region for fans of Gravel and outdoor sports, by positioning Brive as a prime destination for these activities.
Stéphane Goyard, creator of the Gravel and Bike YouTube channel, was also present, adding media coverage to the event and reinforcing the interest of Gravel enthusiasts in this initiative.
A growing outdoor dynamic in Brive
This event is part of a wider project to structure and promote outdoor activities in the Brive conurbation.
Having developed mountain bike bases at Causse and Saillant , set up a hiking scheme based around 11 loops linking the 48 communes of the agglomeration and inaugurated a trail station in 2024(two bases with 23 routes), Brive is now turning its attention to developing Gravel.
The Gravel Test Tour #3 and the 1st Camp Adventure not only enabled participants to discover quality Gravel courses and bike brands, but also confirmed Brive Conurbation's commitment to the development of outdoor sports. On the road to 2025, Brive is set to become a leading centre for Gravel and outdoor cycling!
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