Normandicat Offroad

About the Event

Dive into a weekend of limitless cycling adventure at the Normandicat Offroad on January 10-11, 2026, based at the secluded Gîte du Val de Maizet near Caen. This unique, non-competitive event offers an astounding 9 route options ranging from 40km to 120km, meticulously crafted for gravel bikes, VTT, and even pure road cycling across the diverse landscapes of Normandy. With a single entry pass, riders gain two full days to mix, match, and conquer over 810km of total available distance, supported by massive feed stations, GPS tracks, and a communal basecamp vibe.

From January 10th, transform the gîte into your adventure hub, complete with showers, high-pressure bike wash, and optional lodging, all nestled in a remote valley offering a true digital detox. It’s the ultimate self-guided gravel and trail exploration—a festival of two-wheeled freedom where the only goal is to ride the routes you love, embrace the winter elements, and share stories with fellow enthusiasts in a spectacularly scenic setting.

Races Offered

Cols

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 70K

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Cols & Cols

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 130K

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Cols & Cols (route)

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 130K

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Forêts

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 63K

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Marais

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 111K

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Mer

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 94K

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Monts

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 93K

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Rivières

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 52K

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Tours de Caen

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 91K

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Vallées

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 44K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Caen.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.5° / 8.1°

wb_sunny -2.0° / 3.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.5 /

water_drop 84.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.5° / 8.1°

wb_sunny -2.0° / 3.8°

air 15.5 km/h

water_drop 84.2%

About Caen

Learn more about the host city, Caen.

Caen is the capital and largest city of the Calvados department in Normandy. Situated a few miles from the coast, the landing beaches, the bustling resorts of Deauville and Cabourg, as well as Norman Switzerland and the Pays d'Auge, Caen is often considered the archetype of Normandy. Of its population of 108,000 (2022), about one third are students at the University of Caen, the school of fine arts, or the business school.