Glorious Gravel: Forest of Bowland
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From Glorious Gravel
Sunday 23rd May 2021
Past event
08:45
Clitheroe
1 race
Event summary
Join Glorious Gravel for the exciting Glorious Gravel: Forest of Bowland event on Sunday, May 23, 2021, in the picturesque town of Clitheroe, Lancashire. This thrilling gravel ride is a must for cycling enthusiasts looking to experience the stunning scenery of the Ribble Valley and Bowland Fells. Spanning an impressive 75 kilometers, participants will navigate a diverse mix of paved roads, fire roads, and exhilarating single-track trails.
The adventure begins in the charming village of Slaidburn, where riders will embark on a journey through quiet lanes before tackling the breathtaking Salter Fell Road, which traces the historic route of an old Roman road. This challenging climb promises to reward cyclists with sweeping views of the surrounding landscapes. A refreshing coffee stop in Wray offers a perfect moment to recharge before continuing through the serene Gisburn Forest, featuring easy blue-graded single-track sections. Don't miss the chance to be part of one of the North of England's favorite gravel rides—mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of cycling with Glorious Gravel!
The adventure begins in the charming village of Slaidburn, where riders will embark on a journey through quiet lanes before tackling the breathtaking Salter Fell Road, which traces the historic route of an old Roman road. This challenging climb promises to reward cyclists with sweeping views of the surrounding landscapes. A refreshing coffee stop in Wray offers a perfect moment to recharge before continuing through the serene Gisburn Forest, featuring easy blue-graded single-track sections. Don't miss the chance to be part of one of the North of England's favorite gravel rides—mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of cycling with Glorious Gravel!
Glorious Gravel: Forest of Bowland
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Explore the beautiful scenery of the Ribble Valley and Bowland Fells with a ride mixing paved roads, fire roads and single-track trails. One of our favourite gravel rides in the North of England, this ride is packed with amazing views and a wide variety of terrain.
The route starts in the small town of Slaidburn on some quiet lanes before hitting the highlight towards the end of the route - Salter Fell Road, which follows most of the route of the old Roman Road. It’s a challenging gravel climb that will reward you with spectacular views in all directions, before a coffee stop in Wray.
We then ride on quiet country lanes and venture into the Gisburn Forest, which has a few technically easy (blue graded) single track sections, before returning to Slaidburn. A glorious 75km loop.
The route starts in the small town of Slaidburn on some quiet lanes before hitting the highlight towards the end of the route - Salter Fell Road, which follows most of the route of the old Roman Road. It’s a challenging gravel climb that will reward you with spectacular views in all directions, before a coffee stop in Wray.
We then ride on quiet country lanes and venture into the Gisburn Forest, which has a few technically easy (blue graded) single track sections, before returning to Slaidburn. A glorious 75km loop.
Location
Slaidburn, Lancashire
Glorious Gravel: Forest of Bowland
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