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Ironbridge Gorgeous

Posted on August 23, 2026August 23, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

This route is probably the longest time I’ve ever taken from idea to devising a route to then ride it. It was born out of idea I had when I … Continue reading Ironbridge Gorgeous →

Tagged cycling, event, gravel, Gravelton Events, ride1 Comment
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The Sherwood Shakedown

Posted on July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Yesterday, I took a lengthy drive upto Sherwood Pines around a closed M42, which didn’t help other than add an extra 15 mins to my journey, for The Sherwood Shakedown. … Continue reading The Sherwood Shakedown →

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Wyre We Riding

Posted on July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Despite the heat and a certain World Cup match late the night before, there was a decent turn out for Wyre We Riding yesterday. I left my house for the … Continue reading Wyre We Riding →

Tagged cycling, gravel, Gravelton Events, midlands, ride, route4 Comments

The Stratford Solstice

Posted on June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Today’s ride I’d pitched as a social. Not too long, not too hard but the heatwave this week meant I had to keep an eye on the forecast as the … Continue reading The Stratford Solstice →

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New Forest, New Trails

Posted on June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

The original plan for the past week was to combine my Gravelton Gravel Weekender with a few days in the New Forest afterwards but that didn’t quite go to plan. … Continue reading New Forest, New Trails →

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The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #2

Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

As I write this I’m sat here at home on the drive as I’m locked out my house. My son has my key and is in Birmingham so I’m writing … Continue reading The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #2 →

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The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #1

Posted on June 13, 2026June 15, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I decided to come down last night and stay a couple of nights. After dropping all my gear in my AirBnB I walked into Coleford, which took about 20 mins, … Continue reading The Gravelton Gravel Weekender Day #1 →

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The Cannock Chaser

Posted on May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Greg Lemond once said ‘It never gets easier, you just go faster’, which was so true yesterday at The Cannock Chaser. Last year I found it a tough day out … Continue reading The Cannock Chaser →

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The Winchcombe Wanderer

The Winchcombe Wanderer

Posted on May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I was looking forward to this ride all week. After my recce at Easter I couldn’t wait to get back over there and do the full loop this time. I … Continue reading The Winchcombe Wanderer →

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Don’t Exaggerate!

Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I had a walker seek me out online after my gravel ride, The Peaky Finder, this weekend. They emailed me through my website. It was a really good-quality rant about … Continue reading Don’t Exaggerate! →

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