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Chilterns AoNB Gravel Loop by LondonGravel.CC

Princes Risborough Princes Risborough

Yet another great LGCC gravel ride in the Chilterns AoNB, easily accessible from central London by train or car!   Lots of tracks and byways, so very suitable for a group ride. Should give you guys a flavour of the area. This one has chalky tracks from the Iron Age, loamy woodland singletrack, old railway lines, quaint villages and some technical bits too. Tubeless tyres strongly recommended as the hedges have been flailed recently.   Distance: 75km Elevation: 780m Terrain: Off road Difficulty: 3/5 Machine required: Gravel/cyclocross/MTB Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/342816342 https://www.strava.com/routes/2817515604982259176 Join the chat on WhatsApp to be in touch: http://bit.ly/3vrs1o4 The ride is FREE to all group members, as are all other LGCC rides. There will be quite a few of us driving from North and East London able to accommodate for a couple of additional bikes & riders each! […]

Free

Solstice – Bowland Gravel

Goosnargh Chippy 855 Whittingham Ln, Whittingham, Goosnargh, Preston

Bowland Gravel, nothing like the Lancashire Gravel ride, far hillier, far gnarlier and further, but don’t expect me to make everything the same. Expect wet feet, sore arms and amazing views. The next day is a massive road ride, do both and get a prize.  

free

London to Brighton Gravel Blast, 19th June 2021, by LondonGravel.cc

Hampton Court Station Hampton Court Station, Molesey, East Molesey

London to Brighton Gravel Blast 19th June 2021 104km route. Meet Up Spot Hampton Court, KT8 9EU, London (51.4031, -0.3431) Sign up & more info on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/705252/group_events/962089   Ride leader : Kevin Wright. Bike types : Gravel, CX, XC MTB. Start time : 0830. Ride time : 8 to 9 hrs. End point : Brighton sea front. Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/370908499 https://www.strava.com/routes/2831844979358951424   The meeting point for this ride is the green opposite Hampton Court Station. Hampton Court is the nearest station , but those coming from north and east London are best served by the use of Teddington Station. Cycle south through Bushy Park to the ride start point and maybe spot some dear on the way! Bushy Park opens at 0800.   Riders will need good fitness and stamina. This is a long ride mostly off road and has long […]

Free

Scotland Explorer 2021

Tarbet Tarbet, Arrochar

WHAT This 'Explorer' event will challenge experienced MTB/gravel bikepacking teams in the rugged terrain west of Loch Lomond between Tarbet and Oban over five days. Teams of four, on mountain or gravel bikes, compete to locate checkpoints hidden along the numerous roads, gravel tracks and mountain trails.  Teams will select their own routes, moving together and sometimes in pairs to gather as many checkpoints as possible in the set time. Strategy, planning and route selection will be key to success. Teams will need to be self-sufficient, with light bike camping gear, choosing when to rest and when to press on. Currently, places are limited to six teams to ensure the event complies with COVID19 regulations and teams should be in a self-contained 'bio-bubble'.   WHO Team of four people experienced in: Bikepacking with elements up to MTB 'Red Run' level […]

£40

King Alfred’s Way 3 Day Bikepacking Trip by LondonGravel.CC

Reading train station Reading train station, Station Approach, Reading, Berkshire

Please sign up for the ride on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/705252/group_events/944187   King Alfred's Way - A 350km circular bikepacking route ‘King Alfred's Way is a 350km circular off-road adventure route through 10,000 years of history, connecting some of England’s most iconic sites. Despite being easily accessible from cities in the south of England, you’ll feel like you’ve escaped from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Think white horses on chalk hillsides and wide-open views across rolling waves of countryside. The name of the trail is inspired by Alfred the Great, who ruled the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex. The trail starts and ends at King Alfred’s statue in Winchester, where he is buried. Using parts of the Ridgeway and South Downs Way, the trail is ideal for gravel bikes and can be ridden over a few days as a bikepacking trip. It […]

Free

2021 Adventure Dartmoor

Moretonhampstead Moretonhampstead

What This 'Adventurer' event will challenge teams over two days across the rough terrain and, along the beautiful tracks and lanes of Dartmoor. Teams of two on MTB, route plan and find hidden checkpoints against the clock, including special time-trial sections. Strategy, planning and route selection will be the key to success. During the Event, teams will need to be self-sufficient in a vehicle with camping gear and food.  We will provide a BBQ at the overnight campsite, it's a great way to meet other teams and have a chin wag in the evening. Currently, places are limited to 12 teams to ensure the event complies with current COVID19 regulations and teams should be in a self-contained 'bio-bubble' and there will be no mixing between teams.   Who Teams of two people experienced in mountain biking and navigation, with elements […]

£95

2021 – ‘Lakes & Peaks’ Peak District Gravel Ride by LGCC

Lidl Car Park - Sheffield 20 Stannington Rd, Sheffield

Distance: 69km +1090m 05:29h   Meeting Time & Place: Lidl Car Park, 20 Stannington Rd, Sheffield, S6 5FL https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lidl/@53.4004063,-1.5355822,1504m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!1m2!2m1!1shight+matlock,+sheffield!3m4!1s0x487979be38ce0cc9:0xc98e69ca7a5becd6!8m2!3d53.3997461!4d-1.5132938   Please sign up and see more info on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/705252/group_events/999679   Ride Leader: Agris: 079777 50333   Ride Description: Enjoying the wonders of the Peak District the best way possible - on a gravel bike. This trip features some of the incredible roads and trails found in the Peak District, voted by many as the best place to cycle in the UK. This is a no-drop social ride, suitable for intermediate to experienced riders, please consider your fitness and experience levels before signing up. If unsure about anything, please ask, we are a friendly bunch.   Route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/412498957 https://www.strava.com/routes/2851523376578096368   Requirements: Gravel/Cyclo Cross/XC Mountain Bike; Sufficient Food & Water Supplies,Bike repair tools and spares, please check your bike over before […]

Free

2022: RIDE Wessex Downs | UK Cycling Events | Action Medical Research

Pangbourne College Pangbourne Rd, Reading

Welcome to the newest event in our RIDE Series, and our second-ever gravel ride! After the successful introduction of gravel at Essex in 2020, we've launched the format in the Wessex Downs. This charity fundraising gravel ride sets off from the impressive grounds of Pangbourne College and serves up a cracking variety of off-road riding, perfect for gravel aficionados and newbies alike. Two routes offer up over 20 miles of off-road riding, on a variety of surfaces, with challenging hills, rewarding views and plentiful feed stops making this a fantastic new addition to the calendar! The North Wessex Downs, home to our newest ride in the series, is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and whilst located a short tide from Reading, you could be mistaken for thinking that with the peace and serenity on offer you're miles from […]

£42

2022: ORBITAL GRAVEL EXPLORER

Herne Hill Velodrome 104 Burbage Rd, London

Summer Adventures…London Gravel Explorer. A 230 mile, 3 day, fully supported bike packing adventure around London. It’s cold wet and miserable outside, so the ideal time to be planning this summer’s bike packing weekend adventures exploring the very best the Home Counties have to offer. The Orbital Gravel Explorer is a 3-day off-road cycle ride orbiting London, discovering the alternative M25 of bridleways or “beyond the barriers”. Starting at the iconic Herne Hill Velodrome, the route winds it’s its way to the countryside through Epping Forest, before crossing the Hertfordshire farmland to the chalky beech woods of the Chiltern Hills. Once across the Thames, the landscape changes to open heathland and pine forests as the ride heads into the Surrey Hills and the North Downs before dropping back to join the Thames back into town. It’s a trip through London’s […]

£295

2022: BRIGHTON AND BACK

Herne Hill Velodrome 104 Burbage Rd, London

A 2-day bike packing adventure Brighton and back   MTB/CX/Gravel Bike | Fully Supported | Trails & single track |  250 km/153 miles | 75/80 miles per day What is it about Brighton that draws all London cyclists to it, perhaps it’s the beautiful countryside you ride through, the wild open spaces of the Downs, or the draw of a well-earned dip in the sea, ice cream and a celebratory beer? This fully supported weekend of amazing gravel bike packing will be a challenge, lovely riding, camping on the South Downs before heading back to London via Leith Hill. RIDE DESCRIPTION This is a weekend adventure to the seaside and back, ride through the unspoiled Weald to the open vistas of the South Downs before dropping down to Brighton for a quick paddle. Camp under the Downs before riding back to London […]

£190

2022: DIRTY DUN RUN

Herne Hill Velodrome 104 Burbage Rd, London

Weekend bike packing adventure from London to the Suffolk Coast Gravel/CX MTB bikes | Weekend Bike Packing Adventure | 210 km/130 miles | 2 days Do the Dun run with a difference, do it off-road! This is a weekend’s gravel bike packing with a difference, a route that threads its way through the Essex and Suffolk countryside to reach the seaside at Dunwich. Arrive in time to enjoy a refreshing pint, or if you’re brave swim in the briny! Fully supported ride that includes feed stops, a nights camping, mechanical backup, luggage transfers, what's more there’s a bus (and van for your bike) to bring you back to London. RIDE DETAILS Open tabDates:  Saturday 30th to Sunday 31st July Start point: Herne Hill Velodrome, Burbage Rd, SE24 Miles per day:  105km / 65 miles Distance: 210 km / 130 miles Climb: tbc Percentage […]

£230

2022 :The Cotswolds 200. Bath-Chipping Camden-Bath.

Cotswolds 200 Bath

Starting in the historical city of Bath, the route heads north into the stunning Cotswolds AONB, which as many bikers know, is such a great area to ride. The route has been created with the purpose of linking the many fun descents this area offers.. There are incredibly over TWENTY FIVE significant down hill sections on this route which of course means a lot of uphill too! The 200 MILE route covers the full length of The Cotswolds area there and back. This isn’t a regular ‘there n back’ route though – the return leg is on an entirely different route! Riding through Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Worcesterhire, Warwickshire and back again, the many highlights will include some of the best biking trails found in England. Not only is the riding superb, the views from The Cotswolds escarpment are fantastic too – especially looking west across […]

£35

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