Unearth the Best Gravel Bike Routes in the UK: A Rider’s Guide
Are you ready to embark on an adventure that combines the thrill of road cycling with the ruggedness of mountain biking? Look no further than gravel biking - a rapidly growing discipline that has taken the cycling world by storm. Whether you're a seasoned gravel cyclist or new to the sport, the UK offers a plethora of incredible gravel bike routes waiting to be explored. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a journey through some of the best gravel bike routes in the UK, from the picturesque countryside of Wales to the rugged terrain of Scotland and the rolling hills of England. Gravel Riding: The Perfect Blend of Road and Mountain Biking Gravel riding has revolutionized the cycling scene, bridging the gap between road cycling and mountain biking. Originating in North America, this exciting discipline emerged as cyclists sought to
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03/04/22 White Horse Ridge Gravel Oxfordshire, South East, UK 30, 44, 75km CXSPORTIVE09/04/22 Peak District Gravel X Buxton, Peak District 85 km GRAVEL09/04/22 Dorset Gravel X Swanage, Dorset 70 km GRAVEL10/04/22 Haldon Heroic Exeter, South West, UK 15, 36, 50 miles CXSPORTIVE23/04/22 Dirty Reiver Keidler Forest, North East, UK 200 km GRAVEL29/04/22 Muck n' Mac Fest Selkirk, Scotland 75, 126km GRAVEL29/04/22 Orbital Gravel Explorer Herne Hill Velodrome, London 230 miles GRAVEL07/05/22 Yorkshire Dales Gravel Epic Uppermill, Peak District 108 km GRAVEL14/05/22 Cotswolds Gravel Sportive Didmarton, Cotswolds 87 km GRAVEL21/05/22 Forest of Bowland Gravel Epic Slaidburn, Clitheroe 75 km GRAVEL21/05/22 Battle Gravel 100 Winchester, South East, UK 32, 40, 61km CXSPORTIVE22/05/22 Battle in the Bowl Winchester, South East, UK 32, 40, 61km CXSPORTIVE11/06/22 Salsa Frontier 300 Colvend Village Hall, Scotland 300Km GRAVEL12/06/22 Badlands Gravelcross Oxfordshire, South East, UK 35, 50, 68km CXSPORTIVE18/06/22 Lauf Gritfest Cilycwm, Wales, United Kingdom 2 days, 130km GRAVEL02/07/22 CX Century - South Downs Way Winchester, South East, UK 62, 100 miles CXSPORTIVE09/07/22 The South Downs Gravel Epic Lewes, East Sussex 74 km GRAVEL16/07/22 Yorkshire Moors Gravel X Thirsk, North Yorkshire 75 km GRAVEL23/07/22 Grinduro Wales Machynlleth, Wales 82 km GRAVEL24/07/22 Surrey Gravel Explorer Herne Hill Velodrome, London 50, 70 miles GRAVEL30/07/22 Dirty Dun Run Herne Hill Velodrome, London 130 miles GRAVEL30/07/22 Surrey Gravel Epic Elstead, Surrey 99 km GRAVEL21/08/22 Peak District Epic Bakewell, Peak District 100 km GRAVEL28/08/22 Devon Grit Budeleigh
London to Brighton Gravel Blast, 19th June 2021, by LondonGravel.cc
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 sections away from facilities. Bringing your own food is a must
Solstice – Bowland Gravel
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.