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  • MAXXIS Gravel Masters 2025: Freedom on two wheels

    The new gravel highlight in the Sauerland

A long weekend full of adventure, community and unforgettable moments awaits gravel enthusiasts from May 29 to June 1, 2025: The MAXXIS Gravel Masters celebrates its premiere as part of the iXS Dirt Masters Festival in Winterberg. Amidst the thousand mountains of the Sauerland, participants can look forward to the essence of gravel biking: Experiencing nature, relaxed togetherness and the pleasure of being on the road together.

Welcome to the MAXXIS Gravel Masters Camp: your retreat in the countrysiden

Embedded in the event area of the iXS Dirt Masters Festival, a small universe for gravel fans is being created: the MAXXIS Gravel Masters Camp. This is where like-minded people who share a love of movement in nature come together. The camp is more than just a place to spend the night - it is the heart of the MAXXIS Gravel Masters, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the festival.

The central meeting point is a large tent that provides shelter and a cozy atmosphere at the same time. This is where the days start with freshly brewed coffee and end with campfire chats about the adventures experienced. Rustic seating, small workshops and a fire pit invite you to linger in the camp.

Everyone gets their money's worth in culinary terms: the focus is on sustainability. Regional and vegetarian meals provide sustenance for the daily tours, while drinks and snacks are available at all times. For tired legs after a long tour, there are yoga sessions and relaxed chill-out areas.

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On tour together - and yet individually

The MAXXIS Gravel Masters perfectly sums up the freedom of gravel biking: you decide how you want to spend your weekend. Guided tours in small groups lead through wide meadows, shady forests and over picturesque viewpoints. The routes are as varied as the participants themselves - from short 30-kilometre rides to ambitious tours over 80 kilometers.

The “Gravel-Duro” format - a playful competition in which various sections of the tours are completed - awakens sporting ambition. Uphill sprints, genuine gravel battles and flowing trails provide the right mix of fun and challenge. But don't worry: the idea of competition remains relaxed - the focus is on having fun together on the bike.

GPX data is available for those who prefer to ride at their own pace. This means that the routes can be explored individually.

Please note: In order to maintain the family atmosphere, participation is limited to 100 people in the first year. It pays to be quick when the time comes - registration opens around eight weeks before the event.

Developed by gravel experts - with a lot of passion

There are no strangers behind the concept of the Maxxis Gravel Masters: Martin Donat and Stephan Peters, founders and editors of lifeCYCLE Magazine, have poured all their experience into this event.

Übersetzter Text What particularly excites me about this setup is the integration of the MAXXIS Gravel Masters at the legendary iXS Dirt Masters Festival. They always say that gravel brings together the best of all cycling disciplines. The Maxxis Gravel Masters really does: my two great passions combined in one weekend!

Stephan Peters, für den Winterberg ein zweites Zuhause ist
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I'm really excited about the opportunity to be involved in a new gravel event here in Winterberg. For me, it's a bit like 'make a wish': I pick the best of all the gravel events I've taken part in and voilà - the MAXXIS Gravel Masters is born!

fügt Martin Donat hinzu

We are delighted to further increase the variety of disciplines at the iXS Dirt Masters with the gravel event. We think that this special event will be another highlight and a great addition to the program.

Christoph Deik, Projektleiter des iXS Dirt Masters Festivals, ist voller Vorfreude auf das neue Format

An event with history: the iXS Dirt Masters Festival

Since 2007, the iXS Dirt Masters Festival in Winterberg has been one of the biggest mountain bike events in Europe. Every year, sports enthusiasts, families and recreational bikers gather here. They experience top-class competitions, discover the latest bike technology and enjoy the special festival atmosphere.

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The festival is opening a new chapter with the introduction of the MAXXIS Gravel Masters. The gravel format adds a calm, nature-loving note to the program. It appeals to participants who are looking for community and deceleration. At the same time, the festival remains true to its versatility: those who want to can enjoy the family atmosphere at the gravel camp or take part in workshops. Those looking for action, exciting competitions or the huge expo will also find the right setting for this.

This step shows: The iXS Dirt Masters is evolving - away from a pure adrenaline event and towards a place where adventure, nature and community take center stage. The new gravel format perfectly complements the existing festival structure. This will make the iXS Dirt Masters more attractive and versatile than ever before.


Join us and become part of the Gravel family!

📅 Date: 29. May bis 1. June 2025

📍 Venue: Bikepark Winterberg

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Sei dabei und werde Teil der Gravel-Familie!

📅 Datum: 29. Mai bis 1. Juni 2025

📍 Ort: Bikepark Winterberg

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