OVRLND GRVL CRK Gravel National Championships

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Date
2026-05-31
Location
Clark Freeport, Pampanga, Philippines
Distance
110 km
Elevation
1200m
Category
Race
Region
Asia
Organizer
OVRLND GRVL CRK
Terrain
Gravel, Mixed Terrain
About

The Philippine national gravel championships (UCI & PhilCycling sanctioned) at Filinvest Mimosa+ in Clark Freeport, with a 110km title race plus a 65km challenge on Pampanga backroads and volcanic gravel.

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The Philippine national gravel championships (UCI & PhilCycling sanctioned) at Filinvest Mimosa+ in Clark Freeport, with a 110km title race plus a 65km challenge on Pampanga backroads and volcanic gravel

Asia race event organized by OVRLND GRVL CRK

EFFORT26/50
EXPER.45/70

12 SCORING DIMENSIONS

OVRLND GRVL CRK GRAVEL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
LENGTH6/10CLIMBING4/10DURABILITY5/10TECHNICALITY2/10RACE PRESSURE9/10ADVENTURE5/10SCENERY6/10ORGANIZATION8/10VALUE6/10COMMUNITY6/10ACCESSIBILITY6/10FIELD DEPTH8/10

EFFORT MATRIX

LENGTH06/10
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110 km — manageable single-day
CLIMBING04/10
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1,200 m total — 11 m/km
DURABILITY05/10
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Plan for 5+ hours in the saddle
TECHNICALITY02/10
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Gravel / Mixed Terrain
RACE PRESSURE09/10
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Championship-level pressure

EXPERIENCE MATRIX

ADVENTURE05/10
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Single-day event with strong sense of place
SCENERY06/10
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Gravel, Mixed Terrain
ORGANIZATION08/10
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Community-sourced details
VALUE06/10
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Reasonable cost-per-km
COMMUNITY06/10
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Grassroots gravel scene around the event
ACCESSIBILITY06/10
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Reasonable to enter
FIELD DEPTH08/10
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Mixed field — pros + adventure riders

GREEN FLAGS

  • [+]110 km of hard gravel through Clark Freeport, Pampanga
  • [+]Organized by OVRLND GRVL CRK
  • [+]Varied terrain: Gravel, Mixed Terrain
  • [+]Championship-level event with official ranking

RED FLAGS

  • [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site

RIDER FIT

Endurance MuleOK · 5/10

Manageable for steady-state riders

ClimberOK · 4/10

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

SpeedsterGOOD · 7/10

Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk

Crit RacerAVOID · 2/10

Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here

TIRE INTEL

WIDTH
38-42 mm
PRESSURE
28-34 psi
PATTERN
Semi-slick centre w/ light side knobs

Mixed gravel with no extreme demands — go for rolling speed.

▶ TOP PICKS
1.Continental Terra Trail[38mm]Durable casing, balanced grip
2.Schwalbe G-One Bite[38mm]Excellent loose-surface bite
3.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H[38mm]Hard-pack speed

WEATHER PLAYBOOK

Clark Freeport, Pampanga in spring (May): 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~28 km

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

02
Sector 2 — Mid-Race Crux~66 km

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

03
Sector 3 — The Finishing Stretch110 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

OVRLND GRVL CRK Gravel National Championships 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 · 2 AID STATIONS
Aid 1~37 km
waterfood
Aid 2~73 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 Clark Freeport
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.

▶ GOOD TO KNOW
  • Carry at least one tube + plug kit even with tubeless. Mechanical bad luck is the #1 DNF cause.

TRAVEL OPS

AIRPORTSearch for closest hub to Clark Freeport, Pampanga
LODGINGBook early in Clark Freeport — 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

OVRLND GRVL CRK Gravel National Championships is a quality asia event — great if you're nearby or want to explore the region.

▌ DOSSIER ID: 31_LLF7RGNB9 · CLASSIFIED: PUBLIC
SOURCES: Official site