Bianchi Mád Gravel

Road surface and terrain

Race

66% - Paved - low-traffic asphalt and concrete roads of which there are also open roads with traffic

34% - Unpaved - largely dirt roads, but on a gravel base. In case of rain, the terrain will be muddy, but not sticky.

Tour

70% - Paved - low-traffic asphalt and concrete roads, and bike paths.

30% - Unpaved - largely dirt roads, but on a gravel base. In case of rain, the terrain will be muddy, in places can be sticky as well.

The nature of the course

Description of the Race Course: Regarding the surface, the Mád gravel race is fast, not technical. Due to the elevation gain, it is a difficult, climbing course. There are short, steep climbs at many points where differences in strength become apparent.

Description of the Gravel Tour: The main consideration when designing the route was to showcase as much of the landscape as possible. We will pass through many settlements in the Tokaj Wine Region—these charming villages are nestled between the Bodrog River and the southwestern slopes of the Zemplén Mountains. Mád, Tállya, Erdőbénye, Olaszliszka, Szegi, Szegilong, Bodrogkisfalud, and Bodrogkeresztúr—even if we don't linger in all of them, a memory will remain with us from each: the sight of nesting storks, the atmosphere of wine culture, the smile of kind hosts, or the landscape stretching out like a model railroad in the shadow of Tokaj's Nagy-Kopasz hill. On some sections, we must conquer steep vineyard roads, elsewhere we will travel on forestry roads through shaded forests, or choose dirt roads leading across pastures. The route largely avoids busy roads, so you can truly focus only on carefree cycling and relaxation.

Feed zones

Race Distance

The course's single refreshment point will be set in the race center after the start/finish line. Water, isotonic drinks, sport gels, and sports bars will be available at the refreshment point. Personnel will not hand out refreshments; everything will be laid out on a table row.

Own refreshment: helpers may hand up personal bottles and refreshments, but only in the designated area in the race center. Handing up refreshments or providing technical assistance elsewhere on the course is prohibited.

In this refreshment zone, there will also be an opportunity to place spare parts and wheels. Changing any spare parts is permitted, but changing the bicycle during the race is not permitted. Technical assistance is not permitted; every participant may only repair/change parts themselves.

Tour Distance

We have arranged for two catering locations on the tour that will be waiting for you:

1. Refreshment: at 30.2 km: Mondoha Erdőbénye
2. Refreshment: at 60 km: Kikelet Pince

By presenting your race number, you are entitled to 1 refreshing drink at each station at these locations, and you can expect a cyclist-friendly welcome. You will be able to refill your bottles and safely park your bicycles. By making additional purchases, you also support the local hosts and the event, so please consume something extra if you can. Cheers!

New for 2026: On both the race and the tour, we will place a “KLND Tech kit” at the refreshment points and partner points, including a floor pump, spare inner tubes, basic tools, a first aid box, and a hygiene kit for female participants.

Finish Line Refreshment

At the finish line, we provide a spritzer (fröccs) or cordial (szörp) from a local producer and a small portion of post-race food for every finisher. Our partner  restaurant, Édes Mádkám, will be an excellent opportunity for further dining and refreshment.

2026 Mád Gravel event distances

Race Distances in Women's Categories:
(short and long distances are not evaluated separately here)

U19 – 2 laps - 74,8 km - 1544 m
Adult – 2 laps - 74,8 km - 1544 m
Master – 2 laps - 74,8 km - 1544 m
Grand Master – 2 laps - 74,8 km - 1544 m

Race Distances in Men's Categories:

U19 – 2 laps - 74,8 km - 1544 m (short and long distances are not evaluated separately in this age group)
Adult short – 2 laps - 74,8 km - 1544 m
Adult long – 3 laps - 112,2 km - 2316 m
Master short – 2 laps - 74,8 km - 1544 m
Master long – 3 laps - 112,2 km - 2316 m
Grand Master – 2 laps - 74,8 km - 1544 m (short and long distances are not evaluated separately in this age group)

Gravel tour:
81 km

Competition rules

The gravel race competition rules issued by the Hungarian Cycling Association Gravel branch are the governing regulations for gravel race events.

Awards

The 1st-3rd place finishers in each category will receive a medal and a gift package

Hungarian Cup overall classification

We are also announcing the overall points competition for the racers for the 2026 season, which includes all three Hungarian Cup races and the National Championship. We will evaluate all age groups and distances in the overall classification. In events where there are no different distances in an age-group, we only give points in that one distance/category. The results will be announced at the end of the series in Hévíz.
The description of the overall scoring is based on point 82 of the regulations.

The overall standings are available here.

Start procedure

Start Order (Call-up Order for the Mass Start)

1. Adult men
2. Master men
3. Adult women
4. Grand Master men
5. Master women
6. U19 men and women
7. Grand Master women
8. Seniors
9. Tour participants

The start procedure begins 10 minutes before the 10:00 start with the calling of the top 10 finishers in the 2025 Hungarian Cup Series overall by age group. The calling proceeds according to the above order, starting with the MK overall highlighted riders in each category, followed by all other entrants in that category in order of arrival. Tour entrants close the field at the start, starting 1 minute after the main group, without a lead-out.

The event will start with a mass start. The field will be led out for approximately 1.2 km at a slow pace to the foot of the first climb, where the lead motorcycle will start the race.