The Arrow Valley Allroad
In a slight change from the normal Gravelton format The Arrow Valley Allroad is new and longer route for 2026 with a bigger tarmac to gravel ratio to gobble up … Continue reading The Arrow Valley Allroad
Tag: midlands
Bring it back?
Firstly, I apologise for all the posts recently. Lots to tell you, so if I’m doing your head in, hold in there I’ll pipe down for a bit after this … Continue reading Bring it back?
The Stratford Solstice
**Please note, the date for this ride may change Riding back with a lady on The Crimble Bimble in 2025, we got chatting and agreed it would be great … Continue reading The Stratford Solstice
The Bike Fit
I was always a little sceptical about bike fits. Probably a not-so-good one many years ago with a side order of apathy, a lack of anatomical knowledge and probably a … Continue reading The Bike Fit
The Crimble Bimble
I resurrected The Crimble Bimble in 2025 to great success. Over 50 riders turned out. The format worked so we’ll do it again. Again, I’ve deliberately kept the distance and … Continue reading The Crimble Bimble
The Spring Fling
Intro After a (very muddy)first foray into The National Forest last November I had to go again and Chris Farmer has leant me his local knowledge again and delivered another great … Continue reading The Spring Fling
The National Forest Explorer
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 … Continue reading The National Forest Explorer
The FoD Plod
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 … Continue reading The FoD Plod
The Gravelton Rewind
Intro Back again for 2024. We go again in September taking on the original Gravelton route in the opposite direction. The Gravelton has to be one of the toughest if … Continue reading The Gravelton Rewind
Wyre We Riding
INTRO This one is a classic UK gravel ride out to the spectacular Wyre Forest and back using a mix of trails, bridleways and some really good canal towpath to … Continue reading Wyre We Riding