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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 →

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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 →

Tagged bike, cycling, mudguards, winter2 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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Bash No Crash

Posted on August 2, 2025August 20, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Today I finally completed a Saturday morning bash. Yay!! After a crash the first week, a puncture the next and two weeks of bad weather, I finally got round today. … Continue reading Bash No Crash →

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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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Kharma

Posted on July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

As soon as the clouds burnt off this morning and the temperature began to rise I knew it was time to get out and bag a couple of hours in … Continue reading Kharma →

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Bash with a Crash

Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

For years, maybe decades, I rode the local bash on a Saturday morning. It used to be called the ‘Speeds Bash’ as we met outside a now, long-gone, cycle shop … Continue reading Bash with a Crash →

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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 →

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