Intro The Peaky Finder is another popular Gravelton Event which returns for it's second year. Loads of gravel, not too long or arduous just beautiful Peak District countryside to enjoy. It's not technical either so it's the perfect route if you're a gravel newbie. Taking in the superb Tissington Trail, High Peak Trail and a … Continue reading The Peaky Finder
Intro May is traditionally The Gravelton time of year so it's fitting we head to Cannock Chase to ride some of the same trails. The Cannock Chaser is based on an original submitted by Ed B and has a bit of everything. Aswell as the Chase's famous red gravel, you'll enjoy some canal, a National … Continue reading The Cannock Chaser
Intro Ironbridge Gorgeous is another #newevent for 2025. This is a route I tried to make happen in 2024 and it didn't but anyway here we are and it's on for 2025 (subject to a route recce) It promises to be a special one with the opportunity to ride over the world famous Ironbridge, the … Continue reading Ironbridge Gorgeous
Intro Wyre We Riding is back for 2025 with a reduced distance and a summit finish to spice things up. It wouldn't be right to ignore the Wyre Forest and getting there includes some of the best towpath in the area, in my opinion, so I had to make it happen. This is one of … Continue reading Wyre We Riding
Intro The Brampton Valley Bash is another #newevent for 2025. Routemaster Ed has conjured up a classic in an area Gravelton hasn’t ventured before. Spanning two counties, this one packs in a real mixed bag of terrain to enjoy. Definitely one I’m really looking forward too. The Event Gravelton Events are not official or sanctioned. … Continue reading The Brampton Valley Bash
Intro I'm not going to lie, The Broadway Grinder packs a punch. Despite plenty of gentle, quiet lanes to eat up the miles , it's littered with tasty gravel elevation that will sap any legs. The reward for conquering this one are beautiful views and bragging rights on Strava. It's another #newevent for 2025 based … Continue reading The Broadway Grinder
Intro We return to The National Forest Explorer again to bookend the 2025 season. 2024's event was the biggest of the year with an impressive turn out on a route widely regarded as one of the best of the season. Leicestershire is littered with interconnecting trails, byways and disused railway lines, all brought together by … Continue reading The National Forest Explorer
