On June 1, it is time to (re)discover your own region, build your own route and crush as much gravel as possible
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.
- 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/
- Embargo: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- 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
About Shimano
Shimano’s origins began in 1921 when Shimano Iron Works, the predecessor of Shimano Inc., was established by Shozaburo Shimano in Sakai city, Osaka, Japan. The first product was the bicycle freewheel, which, at that time, required the highest level of bicycle technology to produce.
By the 1950s the company was producing products such as external speed changers and internal speed changers (3-speed hub). The success of these products led to Shimano’s first overseas sales office, Shimano American Corporation (currently Shimano North America Holding, Inc.) in 1965, followed by Shimano Europe in 1973. The first overseas manufacturing base, Shimano Singapore Pte. Ltd., also opened in the same year.
In 1991, the company name became Shimano Inc. Its headquarters remain in Sakai, the city of Shimano’s birthplace. 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.
Shimano Inc. has a wide range of functions, including planning, development, design, manufacturing, and various other support functions for supplying bicycle components as well as fishing tackle and rowing equipment.
Shimano Europe acts as the 'eyes, ears and mouth' of the global Team Shimano in Europe. Its mission is to be an excellent supplier and a valuable partner for all customers in its European markets and to create consumer demand for Shimano and Shimano-owned products.
With almost 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. Visit http://cycle.shimano-eu.com for more information.
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- Ida Jansson
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PR & Communications officer Shimano Nordics
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