France

Nature is Bike

Key facts

Date:: 30 may 2026
Type:: Gran fondo / Ride
: Angers · Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire · France
Distances:: varias

About

Held in Angers, gateway to the Loire Valley in western France, Nature is Bike is widely regarded as the premier gravel festival in the country. It combines competitive rides across various distances with a major industry expo where leading gravel brands showcase their latest products. The countryside of Maine-et-Loire, with its river paths, vineyards and bocage, offers an approachable yet engaging riding environment for seasoned racers and curious newcomers alike. The diversity of distances makes this an ideal mid-season testing ground; at Push Rider we use events like this to measure real-world FTP benchmarks and, in the weekly coach review, determine which training phase to activate ahead of the main season targets.

France Gran fondo / Ride May

Frequently asked questions

When does Nature is Bike take place in 2026?

Nature is Bike is held on May 30, 2026.

Where does Nature is Bike take place?

Nature is Bike takes place in Angers, in the Maine-et-Loire region of Pays de la Loire.

What type of event is Nature is Bike?

Nature is Bike is one of France's leading gravel festivals, featuring sportive rides in various distances and an industry expo.

How to prepare for Nature is Bike with PUSH TRAINING 360?

PUSH TRAINING 360 covers 12 weeks with weekly review across 4 phases: aerobic base, threshold building, specificity load, and tapering. For a sportive festival like Nature is Bike, preparation is tailored to the distance chosen by the participant. Nutrition follows 3 phases. Pacing strategy is oriented toward enjoying the route while maintaining a sustainable effort throughout the day.