LEAVING THE CITY OF LEUVEN FOR 150 KM OF HIDDEN GRAVEL GEMS
With 150 km of mixed terrain (70% gravel) and a few unexpected cobble sections amidst the woods, this route delivers one #gravelgasm after another.
Starting at Madmum Coffee in Leuven with coffee, riders will head out south for a heroic 150km of mixed-terrain riding through the woods. At the end of it all, riders will join us back in Leuven at Hal 5 for pizza, beers and the chance to share all experiences with fellow riders from the SYN Global Cycling Club.
NATURE´S BEST
Find yourself in the forests of Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden and the charming hills south of Leuven. With 1500m of altitude, we'll adding the most beautiful hills to the route.
GRAVEL, DIRT & DUST
After enjoying a cup of coffee you take on a 150km gravel route (1500m alt.), curated to let you experience the best gravel, dirt and dust. Expect 70% of the route to be offroad.
SYN VIBE
Above all, APEX Leuven is a gathering of riders and crew from our dear community. Throughout the event we make sure to make you part of our family and socialize on and off the bike.
NO RACE, NO GROUP RIDE
This is not a race, nor a group ride. You start in Leuven between 9:00 and 10:00 and finish in the city as well — ride the tour individually, bring some friends to enjoy together or join the community.
AID STATION
Although the remote outdoors is your destination for the day, you'll be looked after. Coffee before the ride and one aid station on the route will keep you fuelled.
PIZZA & DRINKS
After your ride, enjoy the post-ride social gathering at Hal 5. We serve you pizza, a drink and can't wait to hear all your exciting story sharing of this day in the wild.
PRICING
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the entry fee of APEX Leuven?
The entree fee of APEX Leuven is €25 per rider.
What are the benefits for SYN Club Members?
We will communicate the launch of the APEX World Tour events to SYN members first, giving you pole position to get your hands on a spot. In addition, SYN Members receive a voucher for the SYN Online Store to the value of the event's entry fee. If you are not a member yet, but wish to join the event, you can sign up for the SYN Club here.
Can I cancel my registration?
No, if a participant before the event decides to cancel its participation, a refund of the registration fee and other costs are not applied.
Where do I find the official route of APEX Leuven 2025?
Close before the event you will receive an email with all important participant information, including the official route (gpx file).
Does the route require specific technical skills?
APEX Leuven is a gravel adventure with a route that has over 70% offroad sections. For most of these sections no specific technical skills are needed. The route has only a few single tracks.
Which bike and tires do you recommend?
For APEX Leuven we recommend a gravel bike with 38mm+ tires.
Do I need to follow the official APEX Leuven route?
Yes, it's mandatory to follow the official route. We are guests in multiple national parks, filled with protected nature and wild-life. The route of APEX Leuven follows carefully selected and approved roads to make sure our impact on nature, wild-life and fellow cyclists and hikers is as low as possible. If you leave the track to enjoy a mid-ride break or visit a cafe, please follow the local rules and use roads where bikes are allowed.
Does the organization provide drinks & food along the route?
APEX Leuven is a self-supported gravel experience. This means it's important to plan your food and drinks well. The route passes multiple villages, supermarkets and cafés where you can refill your bottles or buy some food. For extra support, we provide free water, snacks and bars at one support stations along the route.
Is APEX Leuven a group riding event?
APEX Leuven is not a group riding event. After registration at the start you are free to start riding the route between 9:00 and 10:00.
Do you offer mechanical assistance?
At the aid station we offer basic tools to use for DIY mechanical service. Please make sure you bring essential tools to solve minor issues (e.g. flat tires). If you cannot repair your bike yourself, find a bike shop.
I still have a question, can you help?
Sure we can! Please get in touch with us and we're happy to get your question answered.