HK Gravel Series

Medium
Date
2026-03-15
Location
New Territories, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Distance
75 km
Elevation
1500m
Category
Race
Region
Asia
Organizer
HK Gravel Series
Terrain
Gravel, Singletrack, Forest Roads
About

Multi-round gravel race series in the surprisingly rugged country parks of Hong Kong's New Territories. Each round is 50-90 km on a mix of MacLehose Trail catchwater roads, bamboo singletrack, and reservoir service gravel. Punchy and humid year-round.

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Multi-round gravel race series in the surprisingly rugged country parks of Hong Kong's New Territories

Asia race event organized by HK Gravel Series

EFFORT26/50
EXPER.43/70

12 SCORING DIMENSIONS

HK GRAVEL SERIES
LENGTH5/10CLIMBING5/10DURABILITY5/10TECHNICALITY5/10RACE PRESSURE6/10ADVENTURE5/10SCENERY7/10ORGANIZATION7/10VALUE7/10COMMUNITY5/10ACCESSIBILITY7/10FIELD DEPTH5/10

EFFORT MATRIX

LENGTH05/10
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75 km — manageable single-day
CLIMBING05/10
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1,500 m total — 20 m/km
DURABILITY05/10
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Plan for 3+ hours in the saddle
TECHNICALITY05/10
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Gravel / Singletrack / Forest Roads
RACE PRESSURE06/10
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Standard race-day intensity

EXPERIENCE MATRIX

ADVENTURE05/10
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Single-day event with strong sense of place
SCENERY07/10
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Gravel, Singletrack
ORGANIZATION07/10
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Community-sourced details
VALUE07/10
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Reasonable cost-per-km
COMMUNITY05/10
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Grassroots gravel scene around the event
ACCESSIBILITY07/10
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Reasonable to enter
FIELD DEPTH05/10
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Mixed field — pros + adventure riders

GREEN FLAGS

  • [+]75 km of medium gravel through New Territories, Hong Kong
  • [+]Organized by HK Gravel Series
  • [+]Varied terrain: Gravel, Singletrack, Forest Roads

RED FLAGS

  • [!]Off-season date — plan for cold / wet conditions
  • [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site

RIDER FIT

Endurance MuleOK · 5/10

Manageable for steady-state riders

ClimberOK · 5/10

Limited use for pure climbers

Adventure TouristGOOD · 6/10

Single-day event with strong sense of place

BikepackerOK · 4/10

Wrong format for bikepacking specifics

SpeedsterOK · 5/10

Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk

Crit RacerOK · 4/10

Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here

TIRE INTEL

WIDTH
40-42 mm
PRESSURE
28-34 psi
PATTERN
File tread w/ side knobs

Variable wet conditions — favour grip.

▶ TOP PICKS
1.Continental Terra Trail[40mm]Durable casing, balanced grip
2.Schwalbe G-One Bite[40mm]Excellent loose-surface bite
3.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H[40mm]Hard-pack speed

WEATHER PLAYBOOK

New Territories, Hong Kong in spring (March): expect mild conditions — pack for variable weather. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.

PACING PLAYBOOK

01
Sector 1 — Opening Effort~19 km

Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.

02
Sector 2 — Mid-Race Crux~45 km

Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.

03
Sector 3 — The Finishing Stretch75 km

Save one match. The last 20% is where placement is decided.

WHAT TO FEAR

  • [!01]Pacing mistakes — most issues here are self-inflicted

INSIDER INTEL

▌ INCOMING TRANSMISSION

Forest gravel rewards bike-handling. The roots and shadows at HK Gravel Series are where the field shatters.

Past finisher · Hong Kong gravel community
▌ INCOMING TRANSMISSION

HK Gravel Series brings a uniquely Asian perspective to gravel — different terrain, different weather, different culture. Worth the travel.

Regional cycling forum · Asia gravel scene

RACE LOGISTICS

AID STATIONSStandard food + drink refuel points.

Single mid-route aid station with water and snacks. Course is short enough that most riders don't need much.

▶ FEED ZONES · 1 AID STATION
Aid 1~38 km
waterfood
✓ INCLUDED WITH ENTRY
  • +Timing chip + bib
  • +Course markings + GPX
  • +Aid station nutrition + water
✕ BRING YOUR OWN
  • -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
  • -Lodging
  • -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
MECHANICS
At Aid
MEDICAL
At Aid
DROP BAGS
No
BAG TRANSPORT
No
▶ ACCOMMODATION · 2 OPTIONS
Hotels in New Territories
0-10 km from start

Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.

Airbnb / Vrbo
Varies

Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.

TRAVEL OPS

AIRPORTSearch for closest hub to New Territories, Hong Kong
LODGINGBook early in New Territories — gravel events fill local accommodation fast
FOODCarry your own ride nutrition. Local options usually plentiful before/after.
PACKET PICKUPDay-before-event pickup is standard. Confirm via official site.
PARKINGEvent parking varies — check race FAQ
▌ BOTTOM LINE

HK Gravel Series is a quality asia event — great if you're nearby or want to explore the region.