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The Rift Gravel Race Iceland
Grandagardur 1b
IS-101 Reykjavik
Iceland

The Rift is a 200 km (125 miles) off-road bike race through the dark lava fields in the highlands of Iceland. It traverses the continental rift between North America and Eurasia - a rift that grows one inch every year. The growth is evident with vast lava fields all around creating a surreal landscape. A landscape that is remote, rugged and unpredictable!

Two course options available:
The Rift - 200 km (124 miles)
The Crevasse - 140 km (87miles)

19th of July 2025, 7:00:00 am GMT
Hvolsvöllur, Iceland

The Rift is a gravel race through the dark lava fields in the highlands of Iceland – taking place on the tectonic split between North America and Eurasia. An ever-growing battlefield that grows an inch every year.

Volunteers can earn credit toward future races. 
Contact the coordinator at info@therift.bike 

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