THE UK’S PREMIER CELEBRATION OF GRAVEL RIDING, BIKEPACKING & TWO-WHEELED EXPEDITIONS RETURNS TO THE BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE!
Organized by Escape Events (Living Media Events Ltd) and partnered with leading industry titles off.road.cc and Cycling Weekly, the landmark Gravel & Adventure Bike Expo 2027 brings together thousands of gravel cyclists, bikepackers, ultra-distance racers, and touring enthusiasts for the ultimate celebration of freedom on two wheels!
Hosted under the iconic vaulted glass roof of the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, this high-energy 2-day expo runs alongside The Adventure Travel Show with seamless dual-access entry. Designed to cater to riders of all abilities—from gravel novices planning their first overnighter to transcontinental explorers—the event connects the best adventure bike brands, kit manufacturers, and global cycling specialists directly with passionate riders.
Dates: Saturday, January 9 – Sunday, January 10, 2027
Hours: 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM (9 Jan) | 09:30 AM – 04:00 PM (10 Jan)
Venue: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH, United Kingdom
Target Audience: Gravel Cyclists, Bikepackers, Endurance Racers, Cycle Touring Enthusiasts, Adventure Travel Planners, Frame Builders, and Outdoor Gear Specifiers.
Key Exhibition Zones & Core Show Highlights:
Gravel & Adventure Rig Showcase: Explore the latest gravel bikes, titanium & steel adventure frames, bikepacking bag setups, ultra-endurance wheelsets, and tubeless tech evaluated by experts like Liam Mercer (off-road.cc).
Bikepacking Gear & Expedition Kit: Hands-on displays of lightweight camping equipment, waterproof luggage systems, navigation GPS units, and technical all-weather apparel.
Cycle Travel & Global Route Planning: Discover worldwide cycling itineraries, guided gravel retreats, transcontinental race prep, and custom self-guided bikepacking routes with experts like Clare Dewey (EpicRoadRides).
‘Round the Campfire’ Bike Chats: Hosted by Emma Cole in partnership with off.road.cc, featuring a stellar line-up of adventure cycling legends including Josh Ibbett, Markus Stitz, Josh Reid, Emily Chappell, Martyn Ashton, Duncan Covey, Angus Young, Molly Weaver, and Ollie Thorn.
Mark Beaumont’s Endurance Podcast: Catch the UK’s most accomplished long-distance cyclist and adventurer live as he chats with guest speakers on stage.
Dual-Show Access, Expert Insights & Exclusive Deals:
Enjoy complimentary open-aisle access to the co-located Adventure Travel Show (featuring the HX Adventure Travel Theatre, destinations stages, workshops, and Fell Foodie cookery demos), test out gear setups live, and unlock exclusive show-only discounts!
Embrace the freedom of two-wheeled exploration, evaluate cutting-edge gravel tech live, and map out your next bikepacking expedition at the Business Design Centre!
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