Riding into the Golden Season: Maximizing Your Autumn Gravel Cycling Adventures
Gear up, cycling enthusiasts! As the leaves begin to change colours and the crisp autumn air settles in, it's time to embrace the golden season and take your gravel cycling adventures to new heights. Welcome to 'Riding into the Golden Season: Maximising Your Autumn Gravel Cycling Adventures'. In this article, we'll guide you through the exhilarating world of autumn gravel cycling, helping you make the most of the picturesque backroads and winding trails. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to the sport, we've got you covered with expert tips, gear recommendations, and route suggestions that will ensure an unforgettable autumn riding experience. Embrace the bountiful beauty of the changing season as you pedal through vibrant landscapes, the crunch of fallen leaves beneath your tires. Discover the joy of exploring lesser-known routes, uncover hidden treasures, and witness nature's stunning transformation - all
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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
Built to Last – A new film from Bikepacking Scotland set in the Cateran Ecomuseum launches seven new cycling itineraries in Perthshire and Angus
Ecomuseum, 'Built to Last' is the latest film from round the world singlespeed cyclist and founder of Bikepacking Scotland Markus Stitz. The 10-minute documentary featuring Bob Ellis, founder of the Cateran Trail, Neil Tuer, owner of Alyth Cycles and Jane Wilkinson, willow weaver at Special Branch Baskets, with music from Dave Macfarlane, launches seven new cycling itineraries designed for road, mountain, gravel and touring bikes as part of Travel for All Our Tomorrows - which aims to develop new regenerative tourism experiences in the Cateran Ecomuseum. The Cateran Ecomuseum is a museum without walls, close to the cities of Perth and Dundee in Scotland, both accessible by a new electric bus service from Edinburgh. One of a growing number of ecomuseums worldwide, all its sites are outside. Community led, it empowers local people to take an active role in preserving the
Scotland Explorer 2021
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 of difficulty. Travelling up to 50-100km
Cotswolds Gravel Sportive
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, 1106mStarting from Didmarton we initially head south on local bridleways, byways and country lanes to pick up in the