Orbea enters the competition gravel with an elite team and the Terra as the protagonist

Gravel has gone from being a niche discipline to becoming one of the fastest-growing segments in cycling. With a focus that is divided between adventure and competition, Orbea has decided to bet on its racing DNA and make the leap to high-level gravel with a team of reference athletes and the Terra as its flagship bike.

Orbea bets on competitive gravel

The Basque brand has just launched an ambitious project to position itself in the elite of international gravel. Among its members, we find a group of renowned cyclists who will participate in the most prestigious events in the world.

Orbea has assembled a team of riders with experience in different cycling disciplines, but with a clear focus on competitive gravel. Their cyclists will be present in key events such as the Lifetime Grand Prix, the UCI Gravel Series, and the Gravel Earth Series.

Among the standout names are:

• Griffin Easter (USA) - Competes in the Lifetime Grand Prix and gravel events in Europe.
• Morgan Aguirre (USA) - Female cyclist with experience in the Gravel Series, Lifetime Grand Prix, and UCI events.
• Lawrence Naesen (Belgium) - Former road professional now looking to establish himself in international gravel.
• Luis Ángel Maté (Spain) - Former road racer who will combine competition with bikepacking.
• Gustave Orain (France) - Will compete in the Gravel Earth Series with the goal of reaching the top 10.
• Lukas Baum & Georg Egger (Germany) - The duo from Speed Company Racing, one of the most competitive pairs in endurance races.

Orbea Terra: the brand's gravel racing bike

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To face the demanding challenges of high-level gravel, Orbea has in its catalog the Terra model, a bike developed to offer speed, versatility, and resistance on any type of terrain. Its lightweight frame and optimized geometry guarantee efficiency and comfort over long distances, providing cyclists with a key tool to compete at the highest level.

With this project, Orbea reaffirms its commitment to innovation and competition. The 2025 season will mark the beginning of this new stage, in which the brand will seek to establish itself as a reference in gravel racing. The combination of an elite team of cyclists and a bike designed for speed promises to place Orbea among the great names in this growing discipline.