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Category: Gravelton Events

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? →

Tagged event, mad march hare, midlands, road6 Comments

Some Pre-Season Gravel

Posted on January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

My Gravelton Events don’t kick off until March with The Spring Fling scheduled on the 7th and now Christmas and New Year are well out of the way I’m getting … Continue reading Some Pre-Season Gravel →

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The Crimble Bimble

Posted on December 13, 2025December 17, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Truth be told, when I rolled in from my Xmas Party just after midnight last night, I had visions of trying to make excuses for myself to not go this … Continue reading The Crimble Bimble →

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The National Forest Explorer

Posted on November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Today wrapped up the official 2025 Gravelton Events calendar despite Storm Claudia doing her best to scupper it on Friday. Thankfully, Routemaster Chris was ahead of the curve. He anticipated … Continue reading The National Forest Explorer →

Tagged cycling, event, gravel, Gravelton Events2 Comments

The Broadway Grinder

Posted on October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Looking out the window today, I was glad I pulled this ride a day forward to yesterday. The forecast had been pretty static all week. Dry Saturday, rain Sunday. Cotswold … Continue reading The Broadway Grinder →

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Gravel Weekender Part 2

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After an OK night’s sleep in the hotel and a belly full of Tapas from the night before, my plan was to leave around 10am so I decided to have … Continue reading Gravel Weekender Part 2 →

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Gravel Weekender Part 1

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

This weekend saw me riding a recce of two new routes I’d penned around the Forest of Dean and down the Wye Valley with a view to creating a gravel … Continue reading Gravel Weekender Part 1 →

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Gravelton Events – The Future

Posted on August 7, 2025August 6, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

As the 2025 calendar takes a break in August, we’ve had five events so far this year, with three more to go. I’m overwhelmed by the support and feedback I’ve … Continue reading Gravelton Events – The Future →

Tagged Gravelton Events12 Comments

Wyre We Riding

Posted on July 28, 2025August 2, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I rocked up at The Deli in Belbroughton a bit early yesterday morning and had the place to myself (except a Robin) for a bit while I scoffed an underwhelming … Continue reading Wyre We Riding →

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Ironbridge Gorgeous

Posted on June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Yesterday I rode my #newevent, Ironbridge Gorgeous. I’m always a bit nervous when I come up with a new route as what I like/think might not be the same as … Continue reading Ironbridge Gorgeous →

Tagged bikes, cycling, gravel6 Comments

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