Frequently Asked Questions

 No - Gravel n Granite will not go ahead in 2026.

This was a difficult decision, made due to continued uncertainty around fuel availability and pricing, cost of living pressures, and increasingly dry conditions across the region.

All registered riders will receive a full refund and have been contacted directly. Refunds will be processed over the coming weeks. 

We’ll still be hosting a social ride over the same weekend and would love riders to join us if they’re in Tenterfield.

The event will return 5–7 March 2027.

Yes - we’ll be hosting a social ride over the same weekend.

If you’ve already booked your trip (or just want to come for a ride), we’d love you to still come and enjoy the weekend in Tenterfield.  It will be a relaxed, non-competitive ride with a chance to connect with other riders and experience the region. 

More details will be shared soon.

Courses include a mix of gravel roads, National Park fire trails and bitumen.

Some sections are rough and rutted, particularly on the 91km and 66km courses. Riders should be comfortable on mixed terrain and variable road conditions.

Riders should ensure they have the fitness, technical ability and experience required for their chosen course. 

 Gravel n Granite welcomes gravel bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes and adaptive bikes - but bike choice matters.

Mountain bikes are strongly recommended for the 91km Range Rumble and 66km Wellington Rocks due to rough fire trails and technical sections. If riding a gravel bike, wide tyres (the wider the better) and suitable gearing for sustained climbs are essential.

The 38km course is well suited to both gravel and mountain bikes, while the Mt Mackenzie Frenzy is fully bitumen and suitable for road bikes.

Riders should ensure they have the fitness, technical ability and experience required for their chosen course. 

 Yes. All riders must either:

• Hold a current AusCycling membership, or
• Purchase a Weekend Licence ($8.80)

Weekend licences can be added during registration. 

Insurance coverage is provided through AusCycling in accordance with their policy terms. 

Riders are responsible for ensuring that their level of insurance coverage suits their personal circumstances. All participants ride at their own risk.

If you register as an AusCycling member, you will be required to present your current membership at rider check-in. Riders unable to provide proof of membership will need to purchase a Weekend Licence before collecting their race plate.

 Gravel n Granite includes timed courses and podium categories - but the spirit of the event is challenge over competition.

Many riders participate to test themselves, ride with mates and enjoy the full weekend experience. It’s serious gravel riding, without the ego.

 Yes. Sections of all courses operate on open public roads and through National Parks. Traffic control is in place for open public roads. 

Riders must obey all road rules and exercise caution at all times. Some fire trails may be rough and uneven.

Gravel n Granite operates under an approved event management plan and has a comprehensive medical response plan in place across all courses.

For 2026 this includes:

• 2 x 4WD ambulances positioned on course
• 5 qualified paramedics (on-course and at the Showgrounds)
• Dedicated response vehicles and course coordinators
• Roving moto-marshals and recovery vehicles
• Direct coordination with NSW Ambulance
   

Medical teams patrol each course throughout the day and operate in staged divisions to ensure coverage across remote sections.

For minor incidents, first aid is administered on course. If a rider cannot continue, recovery vehicles return riders and bikes to the Showgrounds.

In the case of more serious incidents, paramedics stabilise the rider and coordinate transfer to road ambulance services. NSW Ambulance manages any major medical response, including aerial retrieval if required.

The longer courses do include remote sections and terrain, and we recommend you take into account rider experience and bike capacity when choosing your routes.  Courses include remote terrain and access may vary depending on location and conditions.  Adventure cycling carries inherent risks. Riders participate at their own risk and are expected to ride within their limits. 

Rider safety is a priority, and response planning reflects the remote nature of the terrain.

There are plenty of accommodation options in Tenterfield - including motels, campgrounds, hotels and houses. Camping will also be available at the Tenterfield Showgrounds for $10 per person/night - this can be booked when you register for the event. 

For more information please see:

• Experience Tenterfield 
• www.airbnb.com

Yes. The Race Village includes quality coffee, food vans and local beer and wine.

There are also cafés, pubs and restaurants throughout Tenterfield open across the weekend.

 Absolutely. The Race Village is open to spectators and includes food, music and a great atmosphere.

The Sunday Curry’s Gap Dash is also family-friendly for those wanting to ride together.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to the event organisers.

Refunds will be processed according to the following timeframes, calculated from the official event start date:

• More than 60 days prior to the event: Full refund of registration fee.
• Between 30–60 days prior to the event: 50% refund of registration fee.
• Within 30 days of the event: No refund.

Refunds apply to the registration fee only. Any processing fees or third-party transaction charges may be non-refundable.

If you are unable to participate due to illness or injury and can provide a valid medical certificate, your registration may be transferred to the 2027 Gravel n Granite event.