Karibok Gravel
MediumRolling 100 km gravel race (plus a 60 km fun ride) through Batangas farmland, coconut groves and barangay tracks, starting and finishing at San Juan Municipal Ground. Low elevation but relentless rollers. Gravel and MTB categories scored separately; 100 km cut-off 8 hours.
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▌ Rolling 100 km gravel race (plus a 60 km fun ride) through Batangas farmland, coconut groves and barangay tracks, starting and finishing at San Juan Municipal Ground
Asia race event organized by Wild Spaces
12 SCORING DIMENSIONS
EFFORT MATRIX
EXPERIENCE MATRIX
GREEN FLAGS
- [+]100 km of medium gravel through San Juan Municipal Ground (New), San Juan, Batangas
- [+]Organized by Wild Spaces
- [+]Varied terrain: Gravel
RED FLAGS
- [!]Off-season date — plan for cold / wet conditions
- [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site
- [!]Elevation profile not confirmed — assume the worst
RIDER FIT
Manageable for steady-state riders
Limited use for pure climbers
Single-day event with strong sense of place
Wrong format for bikepacking specifics
Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk
Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here
TIRE INTEL
Mixed gravel with no extreme demands — go for rolling speed.
WEATHER PLAYBOOK
San Juan Municipal Ground (New), San Juan, Batangas in autumn (November): expect mild conditions — pack for variable weather. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.
PACING PLAYBOOK
Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.
Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.
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
“Karibok Gravel brings a uniquely Asian perspective to gravel — different terrain, different weather, different culture. Worth the travel.”
RACE LOGISTICS
Single mid-route aid station with water and snacks. Course is short enough that most riders don't need much.
- +Timing chip + bib
- +Course markings + GPX
- +Aid station nutrition + water
- -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
- -Lodging
- -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.
Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.
- ▸Carry at least one tube + plug kit even with tubeless. Mechanical bad luck is the #1 DNF cause.
TRAVEL OPS
Karibok Gravel is a quality asia event — great if you're nearby or want to explore the region.