Green Border Gravel is a 300 km self-supported gravel event that follows Slovenia’s wild southern borderlands. The format is intentionally simple and authentic — riders are responsible for their own fueling, navigation, and pacing throughout the route.

Key principles:

• Self-supported: no organized feed zones, no mechanical support, no external assistance.

• One continuous route: riders must follow the official GPX track at all times.

• Open roads: there are no road closures; all traffic rules apply.

• Solo effort: drafting is allowed, but teamwork or shared support is not.

• Simple timing: riders use their smartphone for tracking through MapProgress.

• Remote terrain: large portions of the route pass through deep forest and rural border regions.

This event is built on freedom, self-reliance, and respect for the landscape.

Start Location:

Novo mesto

The start area is intentionally simple:

• Registration table

• Coffee / soft drinks

• Snacks

• Toilets

• Brief final route notes

• Roll-out at the scheduled time

Start Time:

8:00

Finish Location:

Same as start

Finish Area Includes:

• Recovery zone

• Snacks + drinks

• Showers

• Informal gathering

• Picture wall

Green Border Gravel is designed to be challenging but achievable.

Time Limit:
36h

Bike:

Gravel bike recommended (40–50 mm tyres).
A hardtail MTB is also suitable.

Surface mix:

• 70% gravel

• 30% paved

• Mix of fast forestry roads, rugged woodland tracks, short steep climbs, and rolling rural sections.

The route is provided as a GPX track and is not fully marked. You’re expected to navigate independently using a GPS head unit or phone with offline maps and enough battery to last between resupply points. If you go off-course, simply rejoin the track at the nearest safe point and continue.

The event uses MapProgress tracking via your smartphone — simple and reliable.

How it works:

• A tracking link is sent before the event.

• Riders must keep location services turned on.

• The tracking map is live for spectators.

• Battery management is the rider’s responsibility.

Note: You must carry a power bank and ensure the phone stays charged.

Required:

• Helmet

• Front and rear lights

• Fully charged smartphone

• MapProgress tracking active

• Power bank (10,000 mAh recommended)

• Basic repair kit (tube, pump, multi-tool, chain link)

• At least 1.5 L of water capacity

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Emergency contact card (provided digitally)

• Emergency Blanket

Recommended:

• Spare brake pads

• Tyre plugs

• 2nd power bank

• Small first aid kit

• GPS head unit

• Obey traffic laws

• Slow down at blind corners

• Give way to hikers and forest workers

• Use lights in low visibility

• Inform organizers immediately if you abandon the ride

• Do not take risks on descents — some are remote and hard to access

The borderlands can be unpredictable:

• Fast-changing temperatures

• Dense forest shade

• Wind exposure on ridges

• Gravel conditions vary (dry, dusty, muddy)

Riders must be prepared for all conditions, and carry clothing accordingly.

Allowed:

• Shops

• Gas stations

• Public water

• Restaurants

• Bike shops
  (Anything available to all riders equally.)

Not allowed:

• Personal support cars

• Meeting friends/family for food/repairs

• Cache stashes or pre-placed food

• Outside navigation assistance

Riders may leave small personal items at the start/finish area. Basic bag storage is included in the race entry fee.

Included in the price:

• One small bag up to 10 L (frame bag, handlebar roll, top-tube bag, backpack, etc.)

• One folded cardboard bike box (for riders transporting their bike)

Bags will be stored in a supervised rider-only area, and each rider will receive a numbered tag for pickup after finishing.

Not included:

• Large items such as full bike travel bags

• Multiple large bags

• Valuables (cash, electronics, documents)

Bike Travel Bags (Add-On Required)

If you wish to store a bike travel bag (EVOC, Scicon, etc.), or multiple larger items, an add-on storage fee applies.

• 20 € — Bike Bag Storage Add-On
  This covers:
  ✔ One full bike travel bag
  ✔ Any additional luggage or oversized items you bring

You can add this to your cart during registration.
If a rider brings a bike bag without purchasing the add-on online, payment will be required on site at check-in.

Important:
Please do not leave valuables (wallets, electronics, cameras, laptops, cash, documents, passports, etc.).
The organizer does not provide insurance for stored items and is not responsible for loss, damage, or theft.

1. Follow the Official GPX Route

No shortcuts or detours unless rerouting is required for safety. If changes are needed (fallen trees, closures), return to the route as soon as possible.

2. Self-Supported

• No outside support, except what is available to all riders (shops, public water, restaurants).

• No private feed drops, private support cars, or meeting friends/family on route for help.

3. No Drafting Behind Cars

Drafting other riders is allowed. Drafting vehicles is not.

4. Respect Traffic Laws

This is an open-road event. Riders must obey all Slovenian traffic regulations.

5. Mandatory Safety Gear Must Be Carried at All Times

(See Mandatory Gear section below.)

6. Tracking Is Required

Your phone must stay on during the ride and location services enabled for MapProgress.

7. Be Respectful

Respect nature, private property, wildlife, and local residents. Leave no trace.

8. If You Stop or Quit

You must inform the organizer so we know you are safe.

9. Ride at Your Own Risk

This is demanding terrain. Riders are responsible for their own safety and decisions.

Green Border Gravel takes place in delicate ecosystems and border forests.

Please:

• Carry all trash with you

• Do not disturb wildlife

• Stay on the route

• Respect private property

• Ride quietly through villages

Green Border Gravel isn’t about big crowds or loud finishes.
It’s about offering one long, meaningful day on the bike in places most people never see.

Take care of yourself.
Take care of the route.
And enjoy the experience — it’s a special one.