AUSTRALIA / SEVEN Gravel World Series Race
What is a Recon Tour and why the discount? Every time we host a tour on a brand new route, we discount the cost. Whilst we have ridden the route, and all hotels etc meet the standards of all our tours, this experience might be a little less polished, with some elements still being refined - but adventure is guaranteed!
*Please Note - the December 2025 tour is at the normal price and no longer a Recon Tour.
** In 2026 the SEVEN Gravel event will host the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Gravel event. We suggest that you contact us as EARLY as possible to reserve a spot for the 2026 tour.
This is one of the world’s greatest gravel races and the best-run event we have ever taken part in, hands down. We headed out to the sleepy shire of Nannup in Western Australia for the 2024 event, very much at the last minute, and knew from the first push of the pedal that we would be back.
We completed the full route (there are three shorter versions too), covering 125km and conquering 3,200m of elevation gain. Despite a series of setbacks with flat tires and mechanical issues, we crossed the finish line grinning like we’d just won the race!
The beauty of the place, the scale of it all, and the friendliness of both fellow riders and race crew all combines to overthrow you, in the nicest possible way.
The event has come on in leaps and bounds since its inception and will host the World Gravel Champs in 2026.
It really is a wonderful experience and as a result, we’re hosting a 7-day tour there in 2025 (May 15th to 21st, 22nd is departure day), anchored around the event itself, which is on the 17th.
The tour will include 5 stages over the 7 days. In addition to some amazing riding in Western Australia, we’ve sprinkled in a winery visit, some proper Aussie grub, a little VIP status with an invite to the Pro Ride the day before the event and access behind the scenes to meet the SEVEN founders and crew, as well as airport pick up and drop off.
This is all capped off with a guaranteed race entry for this mighty behemoth of a gravel race!
We only have TEN spots available for this exclusive SEVEN Tour.
NOTE: Due to the fact that there are very few hotels to accommodate a large group, shared occupancy only is available apart from Days 6 & 7.
Note: For this tour a full gravel bike is essential, with 40mm+ knobbly tires.
Please note that on all of our tours, we make sure that no one gets left behind. We are all about inclusivity, not exclusivity - this is a collective, after all.
MANY THANKS to Patrick Boere Photography for the excellent images.
Dates / 2025
May 15th - 21st 2025
Recon Cost (prev. $2935) $2335
Dates / 2026
Stages
6
Distance
464km
Daily Average
90km
Elevation
6,186m
TBC / Please Contact
Intermediate / Challenging
Rating
Road Type
85% Gravel
Support
Group Leaders
1
Fully Supported
Single Supplement
$300*
*Only available on the 20th & 21st in 2025
THE LOWDOWN
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DAY 1
ARRIVAL / PERTH to NANNUP
Est. time: 2 hrs
Gravel: 50% (light spin around Nannup)
Pick up by van in Perth and then you and your bike (carefully packed and loaded onto a purpose-built trailer) will be driven the 260km south to the lovely little town of Nannup, host of the SEVEN gravel world qualifier race. After check-in and a quick refresh we will have time for a look around town and a hearty meal at the local brewery.
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DAY 2
REGO & RIDE 50km / 500m
Est. time: 3 hrs
Gravel: 90%
Stage 1: Before rego (registration in the local lingo) in the afternoon, we will join the invited professionals for the Pro Ride, allowing us a look at the beginning of the race route. This will be your first taste of the local gravel roads and if we are lucky we may even see a kangaroo or two. Those who want to ride a bit more are welcome to do so.
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DAY 3
SEVEN Race Day 125km / 3200m
Est. time: 4 - 6 hrs
Gravel: 97%
Stage 2: The Queen Stage of the tour for sure! Get ready for an action-packed day on this dream-like course. The thrill of standing on the start line with a 1000 plus gravel heads as dawn arrives is something you won’t soon forget - and then you’re off, bounding over bumps and hurtling down hills, grimacing and smiling in equal measure.
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DAY 4
NANNUP - MARGARET RIVER 100km / 859m
Est. time: 5-6hrs
Gravel: 95%
Stage 3: Another big day in terms of distance but not elevation, and with yesterday’s race in the legs still, we will likely be thankful for that. Here we head a little north then turn west through Whicher National Park, then run down through Rapids Convention Park and finally to the picturesque town of Margaret River.
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DAY 5
MARGIE ROOBAY 93km / 702m
Est. time: 4-5hrs
Gravel: 78%
Stage 4: We head south of Margaret River to ride a route known locally as Margie-Roobay. Named in homage of the great Paris-Roubaix, expect a quick-paced and thrilling ride. This route was recommended personally by the founder of the SEVEN.
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DAY 6
MARGARET RIVER - BUSSELTON 78km / 403m
Est. time: 4-5hrs
Gravel: 88%
Would you look at that - more gravel… On our final day of cycling we head inland through the area east of Cowaramup and up north to the coast, where we will drop by the seaside town of Dunsborough and then east along to Busselton, to our luxury hotel. In the evening we will have our Farewell Dinner and a tipple or two of whatever tickles your fancy!
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DAY 7
BUSSELTON - PERTH
The last day of the tour sees us head by van from our hotel by the sea back up to Perth, to the airport or your hotel, if staying an extra day or 2. Then it’s time to head home and clean those bikes, and regale our friends back home with the Tale of the Tour of the SEVEN…
