Iceland – highlands traverse
July 2027
A multi-day bike expedition across the remote Highlands of Islanda, riding from Akureyri to Vík í Mýrdal. The route crosses volcanic plateaus, black deserts, river fords and exposed mountain terrain, far from infrastructure and predictable conditions. This is a guided expedition for a small, autonomous team—built on real terrain, self-sufficiency and decision-making in constantly changing environments.
Italy – Dolomites traverse
April 2027
A multi-day bike expedition through the lesser-known corners of the Dolomiti, linking remote gravel roads, forest tracks and high alpine passes. The route avoids crowded classics, favoring quiet valleys, old military roads and hidden connections across rugged terrain. This is a guided expedition for a small, autonomous team—focused on navigation, adaptability and moving through complex mountain environments with awareness and intent.
Other services
1:1 expedition
A one-to-one guided bike experience designed around the individual, in remote environments chosen by the participant or proposed by Velar. Each outing is fully tailored—route, pace and terrain—combining personal guidance with full expedition coordination. Velar supports every phase, from planning to on-field decisions, offering a focused, adaptable experience built on autonomy, safety and real terrain.
GPX files
Tested GPX routes and detailed expedition PDFs for riders who want to move independently through remote terrain. Each route is designed and verified on the ground, with clear navigation tracks and a structured guide covering stages, key points and decision notes. Velar provides the tools—so you can ride the expedition on your own, with clarity and confidence.
Training programs
Personalized training programs for gravel racing and long-distance ultracycling, built around each rider’s goals, level and constraints. Every plan is tailored to the individual—adapting volume, intensity and structure to develop endurance, efficiency and self-sufficiency for sustained performance over distance and complex terrain.
Calls
A one-to-one preparation call designed for riders planning their own expedition. The session focuses on logistics, route strategy and critical decision points, with practical guidance tailored to the chosen environment. Velar provides clear, experience-based input to help you prepare and move independently with awareness and control.
Velar shop
A curated selection of Velar gear designed for life on and off the bike. Minimal, functional pieces—caps, t-shirts and small essentials—built around the same principles as our expeditions: simplicity, durability and identity rooted in movement through real terrain.
