Gravelton Events Archives

Ironbridge Gorgeous

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

This route is probably the longest time I’ve ever taken from idea to devising a route to then ride it. It was born out of idea I had when I … Continue reading Ironbridge Gorgeous →

The Arrow Valley Allroad

Posted on August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Yesterday’s #NewEvent was originally intended to be a gravel version of The MMH road event I’ve announced I’m resurrecting next March. I still may run it next year alongside the … Continue reading The Arrow Valley Allroad →

The Sherwood Shakedown

Posted on July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Yesterday, I took a lengthy drive upto Sherwood Pines around a closed M42, which didn’t help other than add an extra 15 mins to my journey, for The Sherwood Shakedown. … Continue reading The Sherwood Shakedown →

Wyre We Riding

Posted on July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Despite the heat and a certain World Cup match late the night before, there was a decent turn out for Wyre We Riding yesterday. I left my house for the … Continue reading Wyre We Riding →

The Stratford Solstice

Posted on June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Today’s ride I’d pitched as a social. Not too long, not too hard but the heatwave this week meant I had to keep an eye on the forecast as the … Continue reading The Stratford Solstice →

The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #2

Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

As I write this I’m sat here at home on the drive as I’m locked out my house. My son has my key and is in Birmingham so I’m writing … Continue reading The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #2 →

The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #1

Posted on June 13, 2026June 15, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I decided to come down last night and stay a couple of nights. After dropping all my gear in my AirBnB I walked into Coleford, which took about 20 mins, … Continue reading The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #1 →

Performance Gains

Posted on May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

For most I think performance is often measured in speed or distance but for me, underpinning those factors are comfort, something I’m confident I’ve now achieved after my Bike Fit … Continue reading Performance Gains →

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 →

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 →