Gran Fondo World Tour ® Landing in Iceland in partnership with Cycling Westfjords

October 17, 2024

Artic Fish Midnigth Special join the Gravel World Tour ® calendar on 2025

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Arctic Fish Midnight Special is a 211 km gravel race held under the midnight sun in the stunning Westfjords of Iceland. Starting at midnight on June 28, 2025, this unique event challenges cyclists with diverse terrains and breathtaking views, making it a must-experience race for gravel enthusiasts worldwide.

With this event in Iceland, GFWT® has set the northernmost gravel event and the southernmost with the Karukinka Gravel Race in Chile, Tierra del Fuego , creating a full worldwide map of gravel events and offering travelers the opportunity to discover the extreme corners of the world through riding.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Gran Fondo World Tour and have the Arctic Fish Midnight Special included in their prestigious calendar. This collaboration highlights Iceland as an extraordinary gravel cycling destination. We’re excited to welcome the Gran Fondo community to our event and share the unique landscapes and spirit of the Westfjords…..Dóra Björk (Race director)”

“We are happy to add the event to our calendar. For us, Iceland is a strategically important destination, as it is one of our favorite gravel trip locations. We are excited to offer our Gravel Fondo community the opportunity to discover this landmark event. We can’t wait to be in Iceland” – Dani Buyo (CEO, Gran Fondo World Tour®)