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For Christmas, I've resurrected The Crimble Bimble last run at the end of the 2023 season. For this edition it's a #NewLocation and #NewRoute based on the Stratford Greenway with an additional loop on some local byways to add a bit of elevation and spice in the middle. I've deliberately kept the distance and climbing … Continue reading The Crimble Bimble
If you don't know me, you'll get to see me, Mr Gravelton (aka Paul). I'll briefly run through the 2026 Calendar, dates, new routes, highlights etc and answer any questions you may have then I'll make it all live straight after.I've never done this before, this is a first for me, so don't expect a … Continue reading Gravelton Events Calendar 2026 – LIVE Launch
**IMPORTANT UPDATE** The original route for this event has been revised due to potential flooding 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. … Continue reading The National Forest Explorer
Intro **NOTE** Event moved forward to Saturday 18 October due to inclement weather forecast for Sunday 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 … Continue reading The Broadway Grinder
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 Wyre We Riding is back for 2025 with a reduced distance and a summit finish to keep things spicy. It wouldn't be right to ignore the Wyre Forest on a gravel bike and, in my opinion, getting there includes some of the best towpath in the area, so I had to make it happen. … Continue reading Wyre We Riding
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. It promises to be a special one with the opportunity to ride over the world famous Ironbridge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, … Continue reading Ironbridge Gorgeous
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 an extended version of an original submitted by Ed B and has a bit of everything. Aswell as the Chase's famous red gravel, you'll enjoy canal towpath, … Continue reading The Cannock Chaser
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 Gravelton Events are back for 2025 with The Spring Fling that has cemented it's place in the calendar. We are based at Hicks Lodge again which is central and easy to get to if your driving in. Local rider Chris has devised another National Forest showcase taking in some of the best local trails. … Continue reading The Spring Fling
Intro It was muddy, very muddy last time but still one of the best routes I rode all year, so we are going back to do it again but the other way around. The National Forest Explorer is a 55km route based on Chris Farmer’s original 2023 route. Not to be missed. The Date Saturday 16th … Continue reading The National Forest Explorer
Intro Back for 2024 and one I missed due to illness so I’m keen to back into the FoD. The route is a punchy 67km on a good mix of trails around the fabulous Forest of Dean offering up some great views across South Gloucestershire. I rode it on a pretty mucky day so it … Continue reading The FoD Plod
