Our Story, Our Enthusiasm
Gravel riding represents a discovery of new areas and an enjoyable exploration on two wheels. Mostly with friends in beautiful natural surroundings. Gravel riding offers relatively a lot in terms of discovery and it is done in a very simple way.
Every gravel riders has high expectations and we offer gravel and bikepacking events in region of first class gravel roads, which is traversed in all directions, and with its pristine natural environment.
Our idea is humble – to create and deliver delightful cycling events, filled with the most beautiful moments on remote roads in extraordinary natural settings. This is what we do, and we do it wholeheartedly and with great enthusiasm. Gravel riding is about community, it’s about friendship and our mission is to create a personal and intimate gravel riding and bikepacking experience.
The Human Fish (Proteus)
Some 150 species can be found in the mysterious subterranean world of Postojna Cave, Slovenia, but only one can truly be described as the main one. Call it the Olm, call it the Proteus, call it the Human Fish, call it what you will, but what it is without doubt is one of the most unique creatures on the planet. The proteus has come to great prominence. Charles Darwin famously used them as an example of his theory of the reduction of structures through disuse, citing their blindness as something that had been gotten rid of over time.
Because our journey of experiencing the beautiful gravel roads began right in the home of the Human Fish, the Green Karst, which offers endless possibilities, the idea for the name naturally came to us. Over the years, this cycling story has gradually grown, and we can proudly say it is truly unique.
Unique nature of Alpe Adria Region
Human Fish Cycling is at home where gravel roads are at their best—those remote paths that lead you to the most beautiful places. Our region spans the entire Red and Green Karst of Italy and Slovenia, famed for its stunning caves. Then there’s the pre-Alpine region, the breathtaking Julian Alps, and the fertile Brda hills, known for their rolling landscapes. Slowly, the journey takes us to the Adriatic Sea, where the charm lies in the combination of the coastline and the rugged inland terrain.
This is the enchanting Istria, filled with fascinating areas, small stone villages, and warm-hearted people. Truly, the best cycling routes can be found from the Alps to the Adriatic. It’s a classic regional description, but one that holds absolutely true. This is our home region, where we create, ride, and take pride in welcoming all our cycling friends and visitors with open arms.
Why Human Fish gravel grinding?
The Spirit of gravel
Gravel is about community and about friendship. Human Fish Cycling is not just a race, it means above all the love of gravel grinding and good socializing.
Best of Gravel
Human Fish Cycling is the best thing that a gravel enthusiast searches for. It is a combination of excellent gravel roads and marvelous natural surroundings.
A Simple Story
Human Fish Cycling is not a story of a grand financial investment and a search of opportunities. It is a simple idea of gravel riding enthusiasts, who wish to meet other like-minded people and share the experiences.
HF Cycling 2025 Content
- Human Fish Stage Race | May 16th – May 18th, 2025
- No Borders Bike+Hike Challenge | September 12th, 2025
- Human Fish Original Race | October 4th, 2025