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While I was off work with labyrinthitis – an inner ear infection that affects your balance – I spent a lot of time thinking about my cycling plans for when I felt better. This led to thinking about my annual bike-packing adventure. Two of my previous routes have been coast-to-coast – the Transpennine
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The Dalby Grit returns over the weekend of 19-21st June 2026 and places are available now. “Set within Dalby Forest, the event brings true gravel racing to the edges of the North York Moors. Last years event sold out and paved the way for 'championship level' gravel racing
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Cycling UK have shared their 26 best rides for 2026. There’s a real mix of road, MTB and gravel rides listed - including a number that I’d not heard about before - across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Distance of the rides range from 2.5km to 1600km
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Glorious Gravel have announced a community inspired racing team which you can join. Joining (£99 for the year or £9.99 a month) gives you access to: * Team Kit: Access to purchase their official team kit * Meet-ups at UK Races & Events: They’ll coordinate team meet-ups throughout the year,
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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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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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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
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Iconic Cycling Events have released their 2026 calendar. Whilst the rides are 99% on road that is the beauty of a gravel bike - you can ride both on road and off-road. For 2026 the key ride dates are: * 5-6th June - Harlequins Rival Ride * 14th June - Big Wheel