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Salisbury Plain Summer Epic

Thuxton Circuit Thruxton Circuit, Andover

RIDE OVERVIEW A glorious summer day on the amazing Salisbury Plain - the home of gravel riding in the South of England. With miles of fast, empty gravel tracks on MOD land and views of the rolling countryside, this is gravel riding at it's best. NEW for summer 21, choose between a 100km or 70km route for a true summer gravel epic.   DISTANCE: 70KM | ELEVATION: 899M RIDE DIFFICULTY 3/5 TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY 2/5 PERCENTAGE OF ROUTE OFF ROAD 89% Bike & Tyre Choice: The route is almost all off road on fairly fast gravel. Absolutely not suitable for road bikes, mountain bikes will be fine but a bit slow so we strongly recommend a gravel bike with around 40mm tyres. THE ROUTE Thruxton: 70km, 899m What a place to ride it is! Wide and smooth gravel roads with views […]

£39

OUTSIDER GRAVEL GRIND

Tibbie Shiels Tibbie Shiels, St.Marys's Loch, Selkirk, Scottish Borders

'Outsider Events are excited to welcome the Outsider Gravel Grind. A weekend full of gravel riding and good times! Featuring the Muckle Grind + Mini Grind options of 90 or 50km both options are run in a gravel enduro format. In addition to the Saturday Enduro is our optional self-supported ride-outs on the Sunday which are in aid of Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue. The rides feature some of the best trails, paths and roads the Tweed Valley and surrounding area has to offer. Tap into your inner racing snake with our multiple timed enduro segments and kick back in between when the clock stops running. There are some great prizes up for grabs! Both our short and long ride options start and finish at St.Mary's Loch - our event HQ. It has a fantastic campsite with mega views across the […]

£46

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

The Ridgeway 100 Century to the Stones (MTB/Gravel)

Chilton School Downside, Chilton, Didcot

Ride 107k on the Ridgeway in a day (or pick the 48km short or 85km mid route option!) The Ridgeway is Europe’s oldest continually used highway. Dating back thousands of years, today it is a fantastic long distance off road trail offering great riding and amazing views! You can ride the best of the Ridgeway with us on Sept 11th! Choose from the full 100km or shorter 85km or 50km routes; all are fully supported, including full route marking and feed and support stops, so all you have to do is concentrate on enjoying this epic ride! Open to MTB, Gravel/CX & E-Bikes!

£41

Cotswolds Gravel Sportive

Didmarton Glorious Gravel Didmarton

RIDE OVERVIEW A glorious 87km gravel sportive in the charming Cotswolds. Taking in sections of the Roman Fosse Way and off road tracks in the hills including the Cotswolds Way & Monarchs Way, this is a great day on the bike suitable to new & experienced gravel riders in a lovely part of the country. DISTANCE: 87KM | ELEVATION: 1106M RIDE DIFFICULTY 3/5 TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY 2/5 PERCENTAGE OF ROUTE OFF ROAD 60% Bike & Tyre Choice: The route is mostly on gravel tracks, quiet country lanes and a brief section on open country fields. The route is designed for gravel bikes with approx 40mm tyres. Early September should mean dry tracks but we will keep you up to date with conditions. THE ROUTE Didmarton: 87km, 1106m Starting from Didmarton we initially head south on local bridleways, byways and country lanes […]

£39

2021 – THE DIRTY REIVER

Kielder Castle Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre, Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland

We’re sure that this news won’t come as a surprise to most of you, but having tried to keep Reiver hopes alive, we must now concede that we won’t all be gathering in Kielder in April. The Dirty Reiver 2021 is now booked in for the weekend of September 11th. We have also agreed an April 2022 date with Forestry England too (weekend of April 23rd). You now have three options: 1. Leave your entry live for September 11th 2. Request a refund 3. Transfer your entry to April 2022 Option 1 is the default, so if you want to ride the event in September, you can sit back and relax, safe in the knowledge that you are entered (actually – get out and keep training). If September cannot go ahead, your entry will transfer to April 2022 (or you can refund). Can’t make September […]

£60

2021 – DUKES WEEKENDER

Aberfoyle Aberfoyle, Stirling, Scotland

After a Covid inflicted year off we are planning for Dukes Weekender 2021 which will take place on the weekend of 11th and 12th September. 2020 Entrants (unless they responded to cancelation email) will automatically have their entries carried forward. We are also planning to have a limited number of new entries available in due course. As with all things right now we have our fingers crossed that the situation around the pandemic will allow us to operate the event. Fingers crossed and hoping to seeing you all in September!     GRAVEL ENDURO When: Sun 12th September 9am -5pm Where: Aberfoyle, Scotland We take you on a stunning 70km route around the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, taking on the most incredible gravel riding in the UK. It’s the perfect balance between social riding and competitiveness, with […]

Dunoon Dirt Dash

dunoon 54 Victoria Parade, Dunoon

The Dunoon Dirt Dash is a self-supported bikepacking event on the Cowal Peninsula near Glasgow, split over two days with an overnight camp on 25/26 September 2021. This is the perfect way to experience the rugged beauty of Scotland’s Adventure Coast with fine gravel riding, camaraderie, camping and castles. Here is what 2019 participants say about the event: 'First time gravel biking and was worried it wouldn’t be that interesting, but the route and event created a real sense of adventure, camaraderie and amazing scenery.’ 'Bikepacking is kind of new to me but everyone was so helpful and I have definitely come away learning from it. The whole event was very well organised by very friendly bikers and couldn’t fault any part of it. I will be back.’ 'A truly awesome weekend, unlike any cycling experience I've had before, and Markus + […]

£85

Wild West Sussex Sportive

Liphook Glorious Gravel Liphook

RIDE OVERVIEW Quiet lanes, mixed terrain, sections of the South Downs way & a few tasty climbs makes this a classic off road sportive this Autumn. The beautiful South Downs are best seen on two wheels and away from the crowds. DISTANCE: 73KM | ELEVATION: 1513M RIDE DIFFICULTY 3.5/5 TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY 3/5 PERCENTAGE OF ROUTE OFF ROAD 80% Bike & Tyre Choice: The route has a real mix of terrain but ideal throughout for gravel bikes with around 40mm tyres. Mountain bikes will be fine on parts of the route but will feel slow on the quicker sections. RIDE HIGHLIGHTS Glorious riding in the South Downs. A mix of terrain keeping the route varied throughout 20km on the South Downs Way including some punchy climbs Social drink at the finish village THE ROUTE Liphook:73km, 1,584m Starting and finishing in Liphook, […]

£39

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

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