Big n Fat
I was daydreaming the other day. I decided I wanted something Big n Fat. Not a kebab as it happens but some new rubber for my gravel bike. I’ve been … Continue reading Big n Fat
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The Peaky Finder 2025
It seems Spring has Sprung. After a week of enjoying fresh but sunny, sometimes warm days the long range forecast improved through the week and Ashbourne was looking good for … Continue reading The Peaky Finder 2025
The Spring Fling 2025
After what feels like a long, cold winter recovering from a back injury and some miserable, cold weather it was great to finally ride an event again yesterday and test … Continue reading The Spring Fling 2025
Back to Wales
Now my back is better I’ve been able to look into booking my usual annual week away cycling somewhere in the UK this June. Last year I tied in the … Continue reading Back to Wales
Full Power
For me, today marked the final phase of my recovery from my back injury. Over the last few weeks I’ve set myself some small, achievable targets to convince myself I’m … Continue reading Full Power
The Broadway Grinder
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 … Continue reading The Broadway Grinder
The Brampton Valley Bash
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 … Continue reading The Brampton Valley Bash
Wyre We Riding
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 … Continue reading Wyre We Riding
Ironbridge Gorgeous
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 … Continue reading Ironbridge Gorgeous
The Cannock Chaser
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 … Continue reading The Cannock Chaser