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 route showcasing some of the best trails on his Leicestershire manor.

The Date

Saturday 30th March 2024

The Start & Finish

Hicks Lodge, Willesley Woodside, Moira, Swadlincote LE65 2UP
https://groundscyclecentres.uk/hicks-lodge/

Start at a time to suit you. I will roll around 10am

The RIDE

The ride is not an official event, it’s a self-supported group ride on the same route on the same day. You are on your own. Just rock up and ride with your mates and enjoy the day out on your bike then some food and drink afterwards.

Share your ride with other Graveltonions and join The Gravelton Strava Club

Ride whatever bike you want. Just have fun.

How to Enter

Entry is free, just turn up but I do advise you subscribe to the event’s newsletter to keep in the loop.

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The Spring Fling

The Route

How to download a Gravelton Route

This 58km (36 miles) route leaves Hicks Lodge, crosses the road and warms riders up up via some it’s dedicated trails and then out into the lanes to cross the A42 to Packington. Riders pick up Spring Lane and wind their out through Coalville to the most eastern point of the ride before heading back west via Whitwick and Swannington. More trails beckon around Lount and back over the A42 again to head west skirting the northern side Ashby de la Zouch before the route dips SW and back to Hicks Lodge via Conkers.

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2509637?units=km

Highlights

  • FREE to enter
  • Pay & Display Parking available
  • Bike Shop located at Start/Finish
  • NO Number
  • NO Feed stations
  • NO Photographer
  • NO Medal
  • NO T-Shirt
  • Great views
  • Various surfaces
  • Finish at a Cafe
  • 600m climbing

The Rules

  1. Take your litter home
  2. Be self-sufficient. There is no backup on the day
  3. Shut any gates
  4. It’s not a race, it’s a day out on the bike.
  5. Be courteous to other trail users. The route is open to the public and it gets narrow in places so be prepared to share your space nicely if you have to. A bell is highly recommended.
  6. Complaints. That’s a you problem. I’m not interested.

Parking

The car park can get busy on weekends and is pay and display.

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