Further Lost Ways is a self-supported ultra-endurance gravel and mixed-surface adventure through remote European backcountry. Riders cover hundreds of kilometers of forest tracks, rural roads, and technical trails, far from towns and services. Participants carry all essential gear, plan resupply, and navigate independently. The race emphasizes endurance, exploration, and self-sufficiency while rewarding riders with sweeping landscapes, hidden valleys, and the sense of freedom and discovery that comes from traveling through truly remote regions.
Based on this event's terrain, difficulty and riding style.
Further Lost Ways covers 645 km.
Further Lost Ways's terrain calls for a Gravel Bike, ideally running 45-50mm Tubeless tires. On the drivetrain side, a 38-40T (1x) chainring matched to a 10-51T cassette gives enough range for the climbing involved.
We rate Further Lost Ways as Intermediate overall. Riders should be ready for rough, technical terrain for a good stretch of the route, and mild and generally comfortable conditions.
Further Lost Ways runs on August 28, 2026, placing it firmly in the summer riding season, with long daylight hours, though heat can become a real factor.
Surface-wise, expect gravel throughout Further Lost Ways — 45-50mm Tubeless tires are a safe bet.