Outdoor Cycling Series - Vosges du Nord

The OCS Vosges du Nord takes place from April 11 to 13, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM from Saverne in the Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord, Grand-Est, France. Organized as part of the Outdoor Cycling Series, this self-supported cycling adventure offers 150 km and 350 km route options for road or gravel bikes, exploring forest trails, single tracks, rolling hills, and architectural treasures just a few hours from Strasbourg.

Maximum participants: 50

Electric bikes (VAE) are not permitted due to battery autonomy and weight constraints.

Finish Cut-Off: Monday, April 13, 2026 around 12:00 PM for the last finishers in Saverne (same location as all starts).

Recommended Bike Setup:

• Road bike: minimum 25 mm tubeless recommended
• Gravel bike: minimum 40 mm to 42-47 mm tubeless recommended (adjust pressure and grip based on weather)
• Mountain bikes (VTT) are also permitted
• Transmission must be adapted to steep climbs and significant positive elevation

Registration Includes:

• Road Book with detailed technical info (sent ~15 days before departure)
• Access to WhatsApp group for important updates
• GPX file of the course (sent 3 days before departure)
• Tracker with battery autonomy for live tracking during the adventure
• Public access to live tracking platform (for safety and personal entourage)
• Welcome gifts for all participants
• Technical briefing before departure
• Finisher gifts and souvenirs for all
• Post-arrival refreshments (solid/liquid/sweet/savory) — convivial and warm exchange time
• Overall logistical and technical organization
• Unique route where every centimeter has been chosen on map and recognized on the ground
• Extraordinary and unforgettable human and sporting adventure in nature

Registration Does NOT Include:

• Transport before / during / after the event
• Accommodation before / during / after the event (participants are free to book in advance with organizer assistance, wait for GPX file 3 days before, or book as they progress)
• Full meals before / during / after the event

Course Highlights:

• Forest trails, rolling and steep single tracks, plains and plateaus, deep forests
• Natural and architectural treasures: half-timbered villages, sandstone stone buildings, incredible castles on the heights
• Small country roads and shaded paths nestled in valleys

Contact & Information:

• Website: Outdoor Cycling Series
• Sign up for the newsletter available on the event site

The OCS Vosges du Nord invites gravel, road, and mountain bike riders to explore one of France's most generous natural playgrounds — a human and sporting adventure just a TGV ride away from the European capital.