WHAT DO YOU NEED?

APL 2025 GRAVEL

Gravel APL is perfect for riders who want the APL experience without pushing their bikes—and themselves—to extreme limits. It’s still an adventure, still a test of endurance, but designed to be more accessible to those on heavier machines. If you’re looking for a long-distance gravel challenge with a community of riders, this is for you.

FORMAT

Gravel APL follows a similar route to the Traditional APL, covering Lithuania’s border region. However, this version avoids the toughest technical sections and instead prioritizes scenic gravel roads, hard-packed dirt, and manageable off-road sections. It’s not a race but a track-based ride focused on the experience, the challenge, and the team spirit. You can join even if you don’t have a team (we will make a team of other participants with no team, as solo riding is not allowed). And you’ll have the opportunity to share the road with like-minded riders.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Gravel APL is designed for larger adventure motorcycles. The terrain will consist mostly of gravel roads (80-90% of the TRADITIONAL APL route), hard-packed dirt, and light off-road sections, avoiding technical enduro tracks. Riders should be prepared for long hours in the saddle, changing road conditions, and unpredictable weather.

• A suitable motorcycle. A road-legal ADV or dual-sport bike capable of handling gravel and off-road terrain (e.g., Africa Twin, GS, Tenere, V-Strom, etc.).

• Reliable equipment. Navigation, tools, and a first-aid kit are essential.

• Endurance and preparation. You’ll be riding long distances each day, around 300 km. Max. (450 one day)

• A sense of adventure. Although this version is easier than Traditional APL, it will still let you feel the enduro spirit

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Kiekvieną vakarą dalyviai atvyksta į numatytą nakvynės vietą, kur gali pailsėti, pasidalinti įspūdžiais ir pasiruošti kitai dienai. Dienos metu maršrute bus pažymėti degalinės. Nakvynės vietos – įvairios: nuo kempingų iki kaimo turizmo sodybų.

One lap around the border. One motorcycle. Your team. Just you and the road.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Transport for participants’ personal belongings – tents, sleeping bags, spare parts – 1 bag (up to 15 kg, up to 60L)
- Breakfast and dinner at each night’s stop
- A place to put your tent, camping fee.
- Permits from the State Border Guard Service (VSAT)
- Pre-planned and VSAT-approved track in *.gpx format

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
- Travel to and from the start/finish location
- Motorcycle transportation in case of breakdown·
- Fuel
- Meals during the day· Additional services: sauna, room rental (at the accommodation site), technical support, etc.
- Anything else not mentioned in an INCLUDED section