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Category: 2026

The Peaky Finder

Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Have I created a monster? Yesterday was the first time, I actually mumbled ‘oh shit’ to myself when I rocked up at the Ashbourne Leisure Centre car park. As I … Continue reading The Peaky Finder →

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Winchcombe Wanderer Recce

Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

This ride was originally planned months ago around Christmas and New Year. It’s a collab between myself and Simon, a local rider who sent me a route which between us … Continue reading Winchcombe Wanderer Recce →

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The Spring Fling

The Spring Fling

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Yesterday was the first Gravelton Events ride of the season, kicking off in typical fashion with The Spring Fling at Hicks Lodge. However, the recent long spell of bad weather … Continue reading The Spring Fling →

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Alpkit Sonder Winter Series

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Yesterday was my first ‘event’ of the season at Betws-y-Coed in North Wales. I was staying at my parents on the oursskirts of Llandudno this week, so it made sense … Continue reading Alpkit Sonder Winter Series →

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Bring it back?

Posted on January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Firstly, I apologise for all the posts recently. Lots to tell you, so if I’m doing your head in, hold in there I’ll pipe down for a bit after this … Continue reading Bring it back? →

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Deep End

Posted on January 12, 2026January 15, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I’ve had an ongoing love hate relationship with Zwift. We split a couple of years ago but recently I rekindled our … Continue reading Deep End →

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Mudguards On

Posted on November 2, 2025November 2, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

It’s that time of the year again. Mucky, wet lanes mean the guards need to go back on the bike and the road bike gets cleaned and stored for Winter. … Continue reading Mudguards On →

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New Forest Ponies

Forest to Forest

Posted on October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

News: I’ve just pressed the button on my annual cycling holiday next June. For the last couple of years I’ve started the week with a gravel event and then moved … Continue reading Forest to Forest →

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