2026
Entries have opened for the Pan Celtic 2026 Ultra rides. There’s 3 variations - full, short(?!) and intro. Full details available from the link. Full - 1,379 miles (including ferry) / 65,000 ft elevation gain (£350) Short - 1,031 miles (including ferry) / 46,000 ft elevation gain
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You can get 25% off a ticket for the Gravel and Adventure Bike expo at the Business Design Centre in London with the code CUK25. It takes place between the 10th and 11th of January. “Arriving in 2026 is a new boutique show dedicated to exploring the world on two
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Restrap’s Solstice Century is back for another year. Restrap are encouraging riders to make the most of the shortest days of the year over the Winter Solstice between 19th and 28th December. The challenge is to ride one 100 mile/160km ride over those days. Everyone who completes a
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Book: The Road Headed West: A 6000 mile Cycling Adventure Through North America Author: Leon McCarron ISBN: 9781849536356 Link: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/Road-Headed-West-Cycling-Adventure-North/30825000926/bd Blurb: What happens when you swap the nine-to-five for two wheels and a journey of a lifetime. Terrified of the prospect of a
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Whilst these are vapourware at the moment they look like they have some potential for those that like their cycling shades custom colours. I’ve previously (and still have) a pair of NDR shades which were extremely light and comfortable but they are looking a bit (very!) battered now. Signing
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Another very wet weekend led to a last minute decision to do this route on Saturday morning. I rode this with my brother who is planning to complete the Centurion in July with me. The route originally came from Gravel Biking with Coffee and Cake around Cheshire which I highly
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I’ve installed my new chain this evening. My previous chain was starting to stretch so I purchased a chain from In A Spin. Ordered Sunday and arrived Wednesday. The chain cost an extra £17 to have pre-treated with the molton speed wax although you can purchase it without the
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After last weeks Peak District ride I decided to stay local this week and explored the Middlewood Way, an old train track that ran from Macclesfield to Marple. Most of this route is along quiet lanes and tracks through Lyme Park and then towards Macclesfield before the Middlewood Way back
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Glorious Gravel have released their Spring 2026 line up of rides. If you’ve not ridden a Glorious Gravel ride you’re missing out - they are well organised and have excellent food stops at key locations around the course. There’s always a (minimum) medium and long route and
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After my ride on Saturday, I needed to get some new brake pads as I was losing confidence in them towards the end of the ride. Historically I’ve headed straight to Amazon, but I’m trying to be more mindful of supporting smaller and independent businesses. A quick online
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The Glorious Gravel Peak District X is described as “A late season classic in the Hope Valley, one of the most spectacular parts of the Peak District! The route takes in wild sections of the moors, the fun & flowing Monsal Trail, gravel tracks around the national park, back roads