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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 DEVON GRIT

Bicton College, Woodbury Common, East Budleigh, EX9 7BY Bicton College, Woodbury Common, East Budleigh

OVERVIEW Our gravel event returns for a second year. It’s ideal for gravel bikes, MTBs, cyclocross bikes & ebikes & takes in the best gravel trails of East Devon. New for 2022 is our extreme 100K route. All four routes take in some of the best sections of Woodbury Common. Highlights include Woodbury Castle & some great single track on the common, a section of the Exe Estuary path, a climb up for views of the sea at the top of Beacon Hill and also Mutter Moor. The routes are designed to be ridden on a gravel bike but a cyclocross bike or a lightweight XC mountain bike will be almost as quick. E-mountain bikes are also welcome. The ride is not suitable for road bikes & we recommend a minimum tyre width of 35mm. Although we will put out […]

£29

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

2022 MARAUDER GHOST RIDER

Harriet Air Farm Rievaulx, York, York

   GHOSTRIDER GRAVEL BIKE RACE OVERVIEW The GhostRider Gravel Bike Race is the epic nighttime gravel bike race you’ve been searching for. The concept of the GhostRider is to conquer a 13-mile gravel bike circuit as often as you choose in a 4-hour time window, all under cover of darkness. The GhostRider Gravel Event will take place on the 26th of November, starting at 4 pm. Combining 50% Gravel and 50% tarmac, the circuit starts just north of the village of Helmsley in the North York Moors at Harriet Air Farm, with a 2.5-mile road section to begin with. You’ll then go off-road and traverse 7.5 miles of twisting, tree-lined gravel paths before returning to the road for the final 3 miles back to the checkpoint to start your following circuit. The goal is to conquer as many laps of […]

£45

2023 – HALDON HEROIC

Exeter Race Course Kennford, Exeter, Devon

The Haldon Heroic is a Gravel Ride / CX sportive showcasing the best gravel trails in the Haldon Forest Area. There will be a professional photographer out on the course, taking action photos as a memento of your day with us. All photos are free. There will also be a professional Sports Massage Therapist available at the HQ (optional service – not included as part of your entry fee) and a Bike Wash Bay (free to use – included with entry fee). All finishers will receive our unique Haldon Heroic Medal. The event is featured in Red Bull’s Best Cyclocross & Gravel Events. For 2023 we are fully marking the Micro route (which is also the start & finish of the longer routes). However the Mega & Medio routes will be predominantly self nav. We provide accurate, downloadable electronic routes […]

2023: EKOI STONE CIRCLE

Old Sarum Castle Rd, Salisbury

Race the summer solstice on this epic gravel adventure through druid Britain. Starting at dawn from the historic hilltop fort of Old Sarum, the route will pass the iconic landmark of Stonehenge as you embark on this monumental adventure. The challenge … to race the solstice sun and finish before night falls. The Ekoi Stone Circle brings the fast-rolling feel of iconic US gravel races to the UK in this truly unique 215km event.  A 135km route option is also available, where ebikes are also welcome to take part. Expect a variety of terrain over the gruelling course. As well as the distraction of the stunning views and historical landmarks, there will be plenty of opportunities to stick it in the big ring and find a fast rolling group to make the kilometres fly by.  Starting and finishing on the edge […]

£65

2023: LONDON-PARIS

Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Lane, Hampton Court, KT8 0BT Imber Court Sports Club, Ember Ln, Molesey, East Molesey

“The bomb for Tour de France junkies born without the right genes.” Editor, Ride Magazine, SA The LONDON-PARIS is an official Tour de France event. Cycle fully supported on closed roads arriving the day before the Tour de France finish. Or take the path less travelled, and ride to Paris off road on our new gravel adventure. Then, relish a once in a lifetime experience for any Tour de France fan, with the option to ride the closed course ahead of the pros. Starting at the Palace of Versailles, you’ll ride the final 30km section through central Paris, accompanied by an official Tour de France race escort, before completing a lap of the Champs-Élysées with finish line photo. And the icing on the cake … you can then watch the peloton charge around the iconic cobbles with an open bar and […]

£1900

2023 DEVON GRIT

Bicton College, Woodbury Common, East Budleigh, EX9 7BY Bicton College, Woodbury Common, East Budleigh

Overview Our gravel event returns for a fourth year. It’s ideal for gravel bikes, MTBs, cyclocross bikes & ebikes & takes in the best gravel trails of East Devon. All five routes take in some of the best sections of Woodbury Common. Highlights include Woodbury Castle & some great single track on the common, a section of the Exe Estuary path, a climb up for views of the sea at the top of Beacon Hill and also Mutter Moor. The routes are designed to be ridden on a gravel bike but a cyclocross bike or a lightweight XC mountain bike will be almost as quick. E-mountain bikes are also welcome. The ride is not suitable for road bikes & we recommend a minimum tyre width of 35mm. Although we will put out some markers this event is self-nav so you […]

£44

North Wales Gravel Epic

Ruthin, Wales Ruthin

One of our most popular rides of the year. Explore this beautiful, rural corner of North Wales with some of the best gravel roads in the UK. Choose between the punchy 53km short & 80km medium routes or take on the EPIC long route – 110km and over 2,300m of elevation, one of our hardest routes of the year. All of the distances take in lovely varied route over rolling hills, through deep forests & around picturesque reservoirs. One of the bucket list places to ride on the gravel in the UK.  Highlights Beautiful scenery throughout on a varied ride through rolling hills, deep forest & reservoirs. Smooth gravel around Llyn Brenig & Alwen Reservoir Take on the lovely medium or short route or brave the epic long route – possibly our hardest ride of the season.

£49

Salisbury Plain Gravel X

Thruxton, Hampshire Thruxton, Hampshire

Ride some of the best gravel in the South of England on the Salisbury Plain Gravel X! A perfect season ender with a 93km route taking in a mix of road, singletrack through the woods and sweeping gravel trails on the Plain. The course is rolling throughout with a couple of fun climbs to get onto the top of the Plain. Easy to get to from all over the South of England & Midlands, this ride offer real escapism far away from towns and traffic. Highlights Ride the best gravel in the South of England with long, flowing sections on the Plain. Varied route taking in singletrack through woods and epic views. Easy to get to from the South / Midlands but we quickly get into lovely, remote countryside in this unique part of the country. 

£49

Sherwood Forest Gravel X

Clipstone, Nottinghamshire Clipstone, Nottinghamshire

A beautiful 50 to 83km gravel ride in the East Midlands. Most of the route is on fast & flat(ish) forest tracks in the glorious Sherwood Forest. Suitable for experienced off roaders or riders new to the gravel and a season ending big ride this Autumn. This is one of our most popular rides of the year with a fun, social atmosphere on the route and at the rider village.Sunday ride (same route) entries still available, book your place HERE Highlights Beautiful woodland tracks in Sherwood Forest. Great first off roader for newer gravel riders on a remote but un-technical course Perfect season ender with a flat / rolling route and options for long, medium or short routes depending on how the legs are feeling after winter.

£49

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