Continental Terra Competition (E25, Rapid, Race)

The Podium Pursuit.

The Terra Competition (Race) is designed for pure, unadulterated speed. Utilizing Continental’s world-renowned BlackChili Compound and a refined "Race-Spec" tread pattern, this tire offers significantly lower rolling resistance than the standard Terra Speed, making it the definitive choice for races like Unbound or the Belgian Waffle Ride. It is a tire that excels on hardpack, fast-rolling gravel, and dry transition sectors where every watt counts.

Why the Terra Competition (Race) is the Professional’s Choice:

• BlackChili "Race" Compound: Derived from Continental’s Grand Prix 5000 heritage, this gravel-specific formulation offers the highest level of grip and the lowest rolling resistance in the Terra family. It "clings" to the terrain on technical corners while feeling incredibly fast on the straights.

• Streamlined Tread Geometry: The tread features a more tightly packed center section for road-like speed, paired with subtle, specialized shoulder lugs that provide predictable "bite" the moment you lean the bike into a high-speed gravel turn.

• ProTection Re-Imagined: To keep the weight at a minimum while maintaining durability, the Competition (Race) utilizes a high-density, race-tuned casing. It offers the sidewall protection you need against sharp flint and shale without the "wooden" feel of a heavy utility tire.

• Tubeless Ready (TR) Perfection: Engineered for seamless integration with modern wide-rim gravel wheels. The bead is designed for a secure, high-pressure lock that ensures you can run lower, traction-maximizing pressures with total peace of mind.

• Weight-Optimized Casing: Every gram has been scrutinized. By optimizing the layup for racing, Continental has produced one of the lightest performance gravel tires on the market, reducing rotational mass for faster accelerations and easier climbing.

Technical Specifications:

• Compound: BlackChili (Race Formulation)

• Technology: ProTection / Tubeless Ready

• Casing: 3/180 TPI (High-Density Race Construction)

• Sizes Available: 700x35c, 700x40c, 700x45c

• Bead: Folding (Hookless compatible)

• Recommended Use: Competitive Gravel Racing, Hardpack, Dry Conditions

The Alegro Perspective: This is Continental's answer to the "speed-above-all" gravel movement. In our shop, we recommend the Terra Competition (Race) for the rider who lives for the fast-paced segments of a race. It has that legendary Continental "supple" feel. It doesn't just sit on the gravel; it works with it. If your goal is to set a new PR or stay with the lead group when the pace ignites, this is the rubber you want on your rims.

Pure Speed. Race-Proven Grip. Leave the Pack Behind with the Continental Terra Competition.