Cambodia Angkor Gravel

Medium
Date
2026-12-19
Location
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Distance
120 km
Elevation
400m
Category
Gravel
Region
Europe
Organizer
angkorgravel.com
Terrain
Gravel, Forest Roads
About

Gravel ride through the temple forests of Angkor. Ancient Khmer ruins, laterite trails, and Tonle Sap lakeside gravel.

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Gravel ride through the temple forests of Angkor

Europe gravel event organized by angkorgravel.com

EFFORT25/60
EXPER.43/70

13 SCORING DIMENSIONS

CAMBODIA ANGKOR GRAVEL
LENGTH6/10CLIMBING2/10DURABILITY4/10TECHNICALITY2/10COLD7/10RACE PRESSURE4/10ADVENTURE5/10SCENERY7/10ORGANIZATION7/10VALUE7/10COMMUNITY6/10ACCESSIBILITY6/10FIELD DEPTH5/10

EFFORT MATRIX

LENGTH06/10
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120 km — manageable single-day
CLIMBING02/10
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400 m total — 3 m/km
DURABILITY04/10
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Plan for 5+ hours in the saddle
TECHNICALITY02/10
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Gravel / Forest Roads
COLD07/10
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Cold-season race — bring layers
RACE PRESSURE04/10
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Standard race-day intensity

EXPERIENCE MATRIX

ADVENTURE05/10
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Single-day event with strong sense of place
SCENERY07/10
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Gravel, Forest Roads
ORGANIZATION07/10
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Community-sourced details
VALUE07/10
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Reasonable cost-per-km
COMMUNITY06/10
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Grassroots gravel scene around the event
ACCESSIBILITY06/10
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Reasonable to enter
FIELD DEPTH05/10
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Mixed field — pros + adventure riders

GREEN FLAGS

  • [+]120 km of medium gravel through Siem Reap
  • [+]Organized by angkorgravel.com
  • [+]Varied terrain: Gravel, Forest Roads
  • [+]European gravel-festival culture (post-ride food / beer scene)

RED FLAGS

  • [!]Off-season date — plan for cold / wet conditions
  • [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site

RIDER FIT

Endurance MuleOK · 5/10

Manageable for steady-state riders

ClimberAVOID · 2/10

Limited use for pure climbers

Adventure TouristGOOD · 6/10

Single-day event with strong sense of place

BikepackerOK · 4/10

Wrong format for bikepacking specifics

SpeedsterPRIME · 8/10

Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk

Crit RacerAVOID · 2/10

Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here

TIRE INTEL

WIDTH
38-42 mm
PRESSURE
28-34 psi
PATTERN
Semi-slick centre w/ light side knobs

Variable wet conditions — favour grip.

▶ TOP PICKS
1.Continental Terra Trail[38mm]Durable casing, balanced grip
2.Schwalbe G-One Bite[38mm]Excellent loose-surface bite
3.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H[38mm]Hard-pack speed

WEATHER PLAYBOOK

Siem Reap in mid-winter (December): expect cold conditions, plan for rain and layering. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.

PACING PLAYBOOK

01
Sector 1 — Opening Effort~30 km

Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.

02
Sector 2 — Mid-Race Crux~72 km

Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.

03
Sector 3 — The Finishing Stretch120 km

Save one match. The last 20% is where placement is decided.

WHAT TO FEAR

  • [!01]Cold-weather hypothermia — wet rider + low temps = bad day

INSIDER INTEL

▌ INCOMING TRANSMISSION

Forest gravel rewards bike-handling. The roots and shadows at Cambodia Angkor Gravel are where the field shatters.

Past finisher · Cambodia gravel community
▌ INCOMING TRANSMISSION

European gravel has a different rhythm — the long lunch stops, the espresso at km 60, the post-race beer that lasts hours. Cambodia Angkor Gravel captures that perfectly.

Regional cycling forum · Europe gravel scene

RACE LOGISTICS

AID STATIONSStandard food + drink refuel points.

Single mid-route aid station with water and snacks. Course is short enough that most riders don't need much.

▶ FEED ZONES · 2 AID STATIONS
Aid 1~40 km
waterfood
Aid 2~80 km
waterfood
✓ INCLUDED WITH ENTRY
  • +Timing chip + bib
  • +Course markings + GPX
  • +Aid station nutrition + water
✕ BRING YOUR OWN
  • -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
  • -Lodging
  • -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
MECHANICS
At Aid
MEDICAL
At Aid
DROP BAGS
No
BAG TRANSPORT
No
▶ ACCOMMODATION · 3 OPTIONS
Hotels in Siem Reap
0-10 km from start

Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.

Airbnb / Vrbo
Varies

Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.

Camping
Often at venue

Many gravel events offer on-site camping for a small fee. Check race FAQ.

▶ GOOD TO KNOW
  • Carry at least one tube + plug kit even with tubeless. Mechanical bad luck is the #1 DNF cause.

TRAVEL OPS

AIRPORTSearch for closest hub to Siem Reap
LODGINGBook early in Siem Reap — gravel events fill local accommodation fast
FOODCarry your own ride nutrition. Local options usually plentiful before/after.
PACKET PICKUPDay-before-event pickup is standard. Confirm via official site.
PARKINGEvent parking varies — check race FAQ
▌ BOTTOM LINE

Cambodia Angkor Gravel is a quality europe event — great if you're nearby or want to explore the region.

▌ DOSSIER ID: 1098 · CLASSIFIED: PUBLIC
SOURCES: Registration