The MISSION 10K has won the 2026 Design & Innovation Award!

We are thrilled to add another award to the trophy cabinet of our new gravel race and multi-surface bike. The MISSION has undergone multiple successful tests around the world, highlighting the bike's speed, agility, and versatility on all kinds of surfaces. Given the bike's long list of test achievements, we were hopeful that it would make its mark on the Design & Innovation Award, and it did not disappoint.

The MISSION follows other successful MERIDA models in receiving this highly respected industry award, including the SILEX, eSILEX, eONE-EIGHTY, eONE-SIXTY SL and SCULTURA, to name a few of the more recent ones. 

To find out the findings of the jury and why they awarded the MISSION, here is their verdict:
“For anyone looking for a single bike to ride both on the road and gravel, MERIDA presents the brand-new MISSION 10K. This bike is aimed at ambitious riders who want to combine road speed with the versatility of gravel. At its heart is a lightweight carbon frame with a distinctly road-inspired geometry and clearance for tyres up to 40 mm wide, blending gravel race DNA with genuine all-road capability. The matching MERIDA cockpit impresses with excellent ergonomics, low weight and aerodynamic performance, while the integrated mudguard mounts broaden its range of applications – from fast commutes to rainy gravel rides. The design is deliberately understated. A high-quality dark blue paint job and clean lines highlight the bike’s sporty character without looking over the top. That’s exactly why the jury has named the MERIDA MISSION 10K a versatile all-rounder that delivers top-level performance in both gravel racing and all-road riding, bridging two dropbar worlds with one bike.”

To find out more about the coveted Design & Innovation Award, please visit the Design & Innovation Award website. 

For the official review page of our gravel-race and multi-surface specialist, please click here.  

For the full specification and frame features of the award-winning MISSION 10K, please click on the link below DISCOVER THE BIKE.

To find out more about the bike, including key features, R&D and design thinking, and intended use, please visit the micropage here.      

To view the entire MISSION line-up, please click here.