Vélo GRAVEL journée
The Lapierre Crosshill 3.0 — Lapierre's first gravel bike, Shimano GRX, hydraulic disc brakes — is in Biarritz to take you where road bikes can't go: trails, wet roads, and the mixed terrain of the Basque Country. Day rentals start at €40. Sizes M, L and XL.
- 8.0H
- Beginner
Description
🚴 Gravel bike rental in Biarritz is the answer for every cyclist who wants to explore the Basque Country without the limits of tarmac — those who look at the sunken lanes between Basque villages and wonder where they lead, those who don't let the Basque rain stop them from riding, those who seek two-wheeled adventure beyond the classic routes.
🌿 The Lapierre Crosshill 3.0 — Lapierre's first gravel bike, built to travel and to have fun — is the perfect tool for that. Its Shimano GRX Mix 2×10-speed transmission with 11–34T cassette handles every terrain and every gradient. Its hydraulic disc brakes deliver the power and modulation that Basque conditions — often wet, sometimes muddy — demand.
🗺️ From Biarritz, in a 8-hour gravel ride, the possible itineraries shift completely: the white tracks toward Ainhoa and Sare, the gravel roads of the hinterland, the mixed passages between Bidart and the Guéthary heights — where the road bike turns back, the Crosshill keeps going.
🏆 Difficulty 4/5 · Sizes M, L and XL only · From €40
- 8.0H
- Beginner
📍 Takamaka shop: 13 avenue de la Marne, Biarritz (250m from the Grande Plage).
⏱️ Day: 8 hours
💶 From €40.
💪 Difficulty: 4/5 — the highest in the entire Takamaka bike catalogue. This rating reflects the potentially varied and demanding terrain the gravel gives you access to.
📏 Available sizes: M, L and XL only. Confirm your size before booking.
🚴 The bike: Lapierre Crosshill 3.0 — Shimano GRX Mix 2×10-speed transmission · 11–34T cassette · hydraulic disc brakes · built for mixed road/track terrain.
🔁 Book online at the Takamaka website.
How the activity works
🛒 Step 1 — Book & collect at the shop
🚴 Step 2 — Getting started: gravel rides differently
🌿 Step 3 — The adventure: where the road ends
🔁 Step 4 — Back to the shop
Why choose Takamaka ?
Takamaka was born from a desire to develop outdoor experiences rooted in the territories themselves.
Over the years, the network has grown around several destinations while preserving a local and human-centered approach. The goal has never been to standardize formats, but to adapt each project to the specific characteristics of the location and the expectations of participants.
FAQ
What exactly is a gravel bike and how is it different from a road bike?
A gravel bike is designed to ride on all terrain types — tarmac, gravel, dirt tracks, white roads. Compared to a road bike, it has wider tyres (better grip and cushioning on varied terrain), a more stable and comfortable geometry, and in the Crosshill's case, hydraulic disc brakes that work in all weather conditions. It's slower than a pure road bike on tarmac, but it can go anywhere a road bike can't.
Why are hydraulic disc brakes important in the Basque Country?
The Basque Country is well known for its rainfall — and the tracks and roads of the hinterland can be wet or muddy even in summer. Hydraulic disc brakes deliver consistent stopping power regardless of surface conditions, whereas standard rim brakes can lose 50–60% of their effectiveness on a wet rim. On the technical descents of Basque tracks, this is a genuine safety difference, not just a commercial argument.
What is the Shimano GRX transmission?
Shimano GRX is Shimano's component range specifically developed for gravel bikes — drivetrain, brakes, and derailleurs built for mixed terrain and wet conditions. GRX offers ergonomic levers for drop bars, derailleurs robust against mud and gravel, and gear ratios suited to steep gradients. It's the benchmark transmission on the gravel market — its presence on the Crosshill guarantees reliability and suitability for the Basque terrain.
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