The Dirty Valda is a bikepacking quest thought up by long distance expert, April Drage, a 1285km gravel mission from Melbourne to Adelaide, that Curve run as a unsupported spirited social ride.
Riders have to expect a bit of everything on this course, lots of riding, some hiking, a taste of singletrack, black top, sand, big towns and tiny ones, forests, rivers, plains and climbs. The distances between resupply points and water may look manageable, but careful planning and preparation are always required; opening times are not always reliable, some of the terrain may take longer than expected, especially in adverse weather.
Liege's Adventure Kev - GXR4
Back for revenge in this year's edition. After getting stranded in Manangatang, for countless days in 2024, Liege will stop at nothing to make it to Adelaide this year. With his new GXR4 setup in full adventure mode, he won't have any excuses to use either.
Full Specs:
Bike:
Curve Cycling GXR4 Kev, Curve Cycling G4T with Pirelli Cinturato M 50mm, Curve Cycling Carbon Walmer Bars 43cm. SRAM Force E1 AXS with 10/52 cassette and a 38T chainring up front.
Key items of kit:
VAP Butterfly long aerobars, Tailfin Frame bag, Tailfin Top Tube bag, Restrap Feed Pouch, Revelate Spinelock Saddle Bag, Dry bag roll for sleeping kit, Knog dual front light setup.
Erin's Big Kev
Erin's first ultra adventure comes on her new Big Kev. Fully loaded and ready for the journey to Adelaide. Erin said, "It will be a baptism of fire (and rain) for me and the Big Kev, the bike is absolutely more capable than the rider in this instance! I wasn't nervous until today, but I'm definiteling feeling a bit daunted!"
Full Specs:
Bike:
Curve Cycling Big Kev V2, Curve Dirt Hoops carbon wheels , SRAM Force E1 AXS, Vittoria Mezcal 29 x 2.1", Redshift Aerobars
Key items of kit:
MEGA Exposure front light, Two Apidura Feed Pouches, Apidura Saddle Bag, Tailfin Long Top Tube Bag, Tailfin Frame Bag, Tailfin Down Tube Bag