BRING YOUR FRIENDS. RIDE GRAVEL. HAVE A BEER.

The first edition of the Dusty Moon Gravel Ride will take place on Saturday June 12th 2021.

The Dusty Moon Gravel Ride originated out of the personal quest of a group of gravel enthusiasts living in Mechelen, the heart of Belgium. They set out to map the best un-paved sections in their region, a region that is mostly build-up, and not particularly known for its off-road adventures. Needless to say, it was a challenge mapping all these hidden gems, but the result was worth sharing with all other gravel grinders!

Since the historical nickname of inhabitants from Mechelen is Maneblussers (Moon Extinguishers), the event name had to refer to 'moon'. And the dust* ? Well that explains itself right? 

And that's the story of how the Dusty Moon Gravel Ride was born.

*#FUNFACT: 'Dust' means 'thirsty' in flemish.

THE ROUTE

Dusty Moon is a 150 KM gravel ride in the heart of Belgium. The route takes you through the wide region of Mechelen, Brussels and Leuven along dirt roads, hidden cobbled sections and small country roads.

WE'LL BE RELEASING THE ROUTE SOON!

Start & Finish Location

The start-and finish location of the Dusty Moon ride will be Zuiderbad in Hofstade (close to Mechelen,centrally located in the heart of Belgium). Enjoy the laid back beach vibes after the ride with a drink and music, together with your fellow riders.

Click here for more info about the location!

Gravelbikes: The Swiss Army Knives of Cycling

There is a very good reason why gravel became so popular in a short amount of time. The gravelbike is probably the most versatile bike one could ever own. No longer restricted to the paved roads like on a roadbike, and significantly faster than a mountainbike. The riding position of a gravelbike is also more comparable (roughly speaking) to a roadbike than a mountainbike, creating a seamless transition between riding the skinny-tired speed machines in the summer and the gravel-grinders in the winter. 

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