Lakelander Gravel Grinder

Ireland’s premier gravel cycling event, The Lakelander Gravel Grinder returns again to County Fermanagh. The 2025 edition was postponed due to stormy conditions, so will take place on 21 March 2026 instead.

This off-road cycle challenge is open to gravel, cyclocross, adventure bike, MTB and even e-MTB riders, attracting an enthusiastic crowd of Ireland’s hardiest riders for a romp through relatively unexplored areas of forest wilderness.

The routes – Big Dog 100k and Little Dog 50k – will sweep through seven UNESCO heritage forests with up to 1880 metres of elevation, while providing stunning views of countryside and even a Game of Thrones film set.

Up for the challenge?

Check out our ride reports from the 2021 and 2022 editions:

• Ireland’s Premier Gravel Ride: Lakelander Gravel Grinder 2021 report
• Ride report: Lakelander Gravel Grinder 2022