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Category: The Gravelton

The Cannock Chaser 2025

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

I’m awake this morning feeling a bit beaten up to be honest. I clearly underestimated how hard The Cannock Chaser was going to be yesterday. I don’t think I’ll let … Continue reading The Cannock Chaser 2025 →

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and the survey said

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

With almost 60 responses to my one question survey asking why riders had entered The Gravelton this week, here are the results as promised. As respondents could choose more than … Continue reading and the survey said →

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Snap

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Photos are a big part of cycling. It is such a colourful, photogenic activity. Scenery, selfies and those log pile photos which have become synonymous with the gravel scene. It’s … Continue reading Snap →

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Bloody Cyclists

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After I announced The Gravelton last week things went a bit mad for a bit so I’ve just let it run for a few days without even checking how many … Continue reading Bloody Cyclists →

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Gravel is Popular

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

The Gravelton seems popular. 220+ people have responded to my Facebook event page over the weekend which has spooked me a bit. What if just half of them turn up? … Continue reading Gravel is Popular →

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Build it and they will come

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

It’s on! My 100 mile gravel ride around Birmingham idea is happening. I’ve spent a few hours today refining the route enough for it to be near final so I’ve … Continue reading Build it and they will come →

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A Ton of Gravel?

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Bored recently because of the shit weather, I’ve been looking at some events for 2023. I’m already in The Mad March Hare Sportive and I’ve got my eye on a … Continue reading A Ton of Gravel? →

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