SHIMANO and LIVE SLOW RIDE FAST present REBOUND 2024

Together with Live Slow Ride Fast (LSRF), Shimano invites the global gravel community to come together on June 1, 2024, to ride a do-it-yourself gravel route of 15, 25, 50, 100 or 200 miles (24, 40, 80, 160 or 320 km) with the aim to tackle over 10 million miles ridden around the world.

REBOUND is the biggest gravel event in the world, coinciding with the UNBOUND gravel race in the United States. In 2023, as a partnership between Shimano and LSRF, REBOUND inspired more than 300,000 riders around the world to ride an astonishing 4,789,142 miles (7,707,377 km) collectively.

In 2024, we’re going even bigger, aiming to ride 10,000,000 gravel miles (16.100.000 km) worldwide, giving every rider a chance to have their own adventure, starting from their own doorstep.

Here's how we're going to do it:

• Date: Saturday June 1, 2024
• Start time: 6:00 AM, local time (in the spirit of UNBOUND)
• Ultimately it is up to you: the earlier, the better, and the more miles covered!

• Self-supported DIY 15-, 25-, 50-, 100- or 200-mile gravel route
• Mandatory post-race celebration
• No fees, no limits, just fun!

Gravel is a great equalizer and unifier—it’s where friends are made, and memories are forged. Everyone will have the chance to create their own rides with friends, cycling clubs and colleagues. This year, embracing the true spirit of REBOUND, you can join one of the REBOUND Ride-Outs organized by the Shimano Gravel Alliance riders and local Shimano Service Centers—with some post-ride celebrations guaranteed!

Simply sign-up to our newsletter and keep an eye on our Shimano Gravel and LSRF socials for the latest updates and info on REBOUND Ride-Outs near you.

If you are not familiar with an off-road route nearby, or you want to perfect an existing route idea, try using the Strava Route Builder. It will help you connect the dots, upgrade your route planning, and inspire you with suggestions. This tool uses anonymous Strava data to intelligently recommend popular routes based on your preferences.

Take charge and plan a custom route with features like 3D Maps and points of interest that show community-powered hot spots at a glance. It's your adventure and Routes can help.

Click here to start building your Rebound route in Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/new

Tell your gravel friends to mark June 1 in their calendars for the biggest gravel ride in the world. We want to see you riding and enjoying your post-ride celebrations on your socials, so spread the word and share your adventures using the hashtags #REBOUND2024 and #UnitedInGravel.

For more information and to join the worldwide gravel community, click here: https://rebound.cc/

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NOTES TO EDITORS

1. Embargo: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2. About Shimano Europe: Founded in 1921, Shimano is dedicated to helping its customers get closer to nature, supporting people to realize their dreams and create new lifestyles. That comes with the desire to create outstanding cycling products and apparel. With over 100 years’ experience in creating internationally renowned bicycle components, Shimano is proud to have developed products that continue to take countless athletes to victory and provide the means for limitless global bicycle journeys. For more information see: gravel.shimano.com