The Bristol Rally

The Bristol Rally is a friendly, non-competitive bikepacking event that takes in the best of the south west.

19-21 June 2026

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The Best of the South West

The Bristol Rally is a friendly, non-competitive bikepacking event that takes in the best of the south west.

  • 300km over 3 days

  • Day 2 Canyon checkpoint

  • 50% tickets are ring fenced for women and marginalised genders to ensure a better gender balance

  • Route briefing document to aid planning

  • Limited number of Tailfin bikepacking bags available for people without them

  • Canyon Finisher’s gathering with a drink and meal for everyone

Don’t just take our word for it though. We’ve been featured on:

  • Thanks so much for organising SUCH a fab event - this is the first 'organised' cycling event I've participated in and there's a reason I picked this one!

    — 2024 rider

  • "It was a brilliant event, the gender quota really helped with minimizing the usual mancho bullshit that sometimes comes with bikepacking/cycling events. For anyone who has just got into bikepacking would highly recommend this event as its a great reflection of what bikepacking is!"

    — 2024 Rider

  • "Thanks for organising I loved the route and the concept. Lots of people have asked me about it and plan to join you next year!"

    — 2024 Rider

  • "I said it at the time and would like to reiterate my thanks. Thank you for a great event. My first venture into multi day bike packing and it won't be my last..."

    —2025 Rider

  • "I loved the ROUTE!!! 😍 Plus the real sense of diversity and that it was okay to do the Rally however we wanted. The snacks on day 2 were banging also!"

    -2025 Rider

What’s the Route Like?

300km, 3 days, and all the daylight you could ask for! The Bristol Rally route was designed by Claire to show off some of the best gravel we have around Bristol.

Over recent years the off-road cycling scene has boomed in our city, and it’s partly due to the amazing adventures we can have from our doorstep.

The Bristol Rally route starts on the Friday of the summer solstice weekend, with riders meeting in Bristol for coffee and the rider briefing in the morning.

You’ll set off towards the Mendips and ride through the renowned Cheddar Gorge, the grounds of Longleat Safari Park (keep an eye out for giraffes), skirt around the ancient Stonehenge and up onto the gravel paradise that is Salisbury Plain.

There’s an awful lot more in between as well. A highlight is getting to visit Stonehenge over the Summer Solstice weekend…will you see the druids?

You’ll finish back in Bristol on the Sunday for the Finisher’s Gathering. There will be plenty of room to rest and share stories with fellow riders. You’ll even get to enjoy a refreshing drink and some food.

The riding is quintessential British ‘gravel’ making use of country lanes, bike paths, bridleways and byways. There is plenty of off-road terrain so it’s best tackled on a bike you feel comfortable riding off-road. Gravel bikes and hardtails would be best suited, but all bikes are welcome based on what you prefer.

The Bristol Rally is proudly supported by