2023: EKOI STONE CIRCLE
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 of Salisbury with free
2023: LONDON-PARIS
“The bomb for Tour de France junkies born without the right genes.” Editor, Ride Magazine, SAThe 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 front row seating. 00 Wed 19
Upload and manage your ‘2023 Gravel Bike Events’ in complete autonomy
Hello from Mark Chambers, the creator, and manager of the UkGravelBike.club. Firstly, thank you so much for making the 'Gravel bike' community that counts in the UK! As you may have realised, this is a voluntary run community based on non-profit and freedom. I receive many emails requesting to publish your events on the self-funded website which I have created and run: https://www.ukgravelbike.club (which clocks roughly +100 visitors a day - without advertising) https://www.ukgravelbike.club/event/ My response time is not very quick due to day-to-day work obligations. So I have thought of a solution! I would like to offer all UK GRAVEL BIKE EVENTS AGENCIES the possibility of uploading their events in complete autonomy onto the site and then sharing them on our group pages. This is very simple to do as the platform is developed on WordPress - which is not rocket science. 🚀 So where's the
2022: DIRTY DUN RUN
Weekend bike packing adventure from London to the Suffolk Coast Gravel/CX MTB bikes | Weekend Bike Packing Adventure | 210 km/130 miles | 2 daysDo 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 off-road: 65% Trail surface: Natural | Gravel | Cycle Paths |
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
Hertfordshire Gravel Loop by LondonGravel.CC
HERTS Loop by SpokeCycles.CC 8th of May 2021, 65km 710m 11kmh Another exciting and picturesque Hertfordshire loop! Enjoying the beautiful landscape and ‘proper gravel’ of the British Countryside (according to some HC Londoners 😉)! Meeting at SpokeCycles.CC, Ridge Farm, Rabley Heath, Codicote, Hertfordshire, AL6 9UA https://www.google.com/maps/place/Spoke+Cycles/@51.847999,-0.222244,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8431c58a4ceb3b6!8m2!3d51.847999!4d-0.222244 Coffee and snacks will available to purchase at the meeting point. The meeting point is just couple of kms from the Welwyn Garden City train station, for those coming by train from central London, which should only take 30mins tops.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! Please lift your hands and reach out in the group to arrange! ‘A good few hours on the bike starting out east and dropping down into Bramfield before turning north through Walkern and circling round
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.
Forest of Bowland Gravel Sportive
RIDE OVERVIEW One of the best gravel loops in England taking in two iconic sections - the Pennine Way and the ancient Salter Fell Road. This is a very wild ride with parts a long way from a paved road. The views throughout are spectacular as we take in the Forest of Bowland & Yorkshire Dales. A northern classic.DISTANCE: 103KM | ELEVATION: 2126M RIDE DIFFICULTY 4.5/5 TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY 4/5 PERCENTAGE OF ROUTE OFF ROAD 50%Bike & Tyre Choice: The route is 50% on quiet lanes and 50% on more technical gravel & off road tracks. It is designed for gravel bikes, we suggest 40mm or wider tyres. A mountain bike will be fine on the off road sections but obviously slower on the 50km of tarmac. Road bikes are not suitable. RIDE HIGHLIGHTSRide the legendary 23km Salter Fell Road Enjoy