Racing Roundup: Near and Far

This time of year, the race calendar stretches wide, and our community stretches with it—from the red-dirt roads of Arkansas to the hills of Girona, from the Oregon coast to the high forests of Nannup. Whether you're racing all-out or riding with intention, the season is upon us—and we're showing up, near and far.

It was a quiet weekend on the results board for our factory riders, but the racing spirit hasn't missed a beat. We're charging into some of our favorite events of the year—some we're sponsoring, others we're racing, and all of them are invitations to ride with us.

Mark Your Calendar

Here's where we'll be lining up and cheering in the coming weeks:

• Highlands UCI Gravel Worlds Qualifier – Fayetteville, AR – April 26
  We're not there this year, but it kicks off a global season of big gravel goals. Good luck to all the qualifiers chasing their Worlds dream.
  
  
• Gorge Gravel Grinder – Dufur, OR – April 27
  Cassius is on the start line, and this one's close to home. A reminder that even small towns hold big rides.
  
  
• The Traka – Girona, Spain – May 1–4
  Ben is meeting the team in Catalonia to take on one of Europe's premier gravel races. If you're dreaming of destination racing, this is a great place to start.
  
  
• Oregon Coast Gravel Epic + West Coast Gravel – Waldport/Yachats, OR – May 3–4
  Can't make it to Spain? Stick to our backyard. Back-to-back days of classic Oregon gravel await on the coast.
  
  
• Sevens UCI Gravel Worlds Qualifier – Nannup, Australia – May 17
  After Spain, Cassia's headed down under. That's one hell of a commute—and a reminder that chasing goals is never about convenience.
  
  
• Oregon Gran Fondo – Cottage Grove, OR – May 18
  We'll be riding along this one, and we hope you will be too. The #9 top Fondo in North America has got a little something for everyone.
  
  
• Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium – Bend, OR – June 14
  Our hometown throwdown. One night. One downtown. Full gas.
  
  
• Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder – Bend, OR – June 26–30
  The big one. We're not just racing it—we're sponsoring it. Five days, four nights, all gravel. It's the Grand Tour of Gravel, and it's right in our backyard.
  

Ride With Us—Wherever You Are

Not everyone can hop a flight to Spain or Australia. But everyone can ride with purpose.

This season, we want to hear from you. Where are you training? What are you chasing? Whether it's your first Fondo or your tenth gravel stage race, share your journey with us—on your RM3 or GR3, or whatever wheels you're turning.

Tag us on Instagram using #argonautracing or send us your story at joe@argonautcycles.com.

We'll be featuring our favorite photos and ride reports in future Racing Roundups and on our social channels—because the Argonaut story isn't just ours. It's yours too.

Wherever you're headed—across the globe or out your front door—thanks for bringing us along for the ride. See you out there.