Gravel Rush, Winchester
From Eventrex
- Date Sun 8th June 2025
- Time 09:30
- Location Winchester, Hampshire
- Price £17.50 - £47.50
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Gravel Rush in Winchester! Hosted by the renowned Eventrex, this thrilling Gravel Race takes place on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, in the breathtaking South Downs National Park. Riders of all skill levels are invited to experience the excitement of gravel racing within the stunning confines of a private estate. Whether you're a seasoned gravel enthusiast or just starting your cycling journey, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere and a challenging course designed specifically for gravel racing.
Participants can enjoy a perfectly crafted lap that accommodates both Adult and Youth distances, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun. The unique lapped format means you're never far from support, making it easier to tackle any mechanical issues or grab a quick refreshment. Plus, if you prefer to ride with a friend, you can enter as a pair, sharing the laps and the joy of competition. You don't even need a gravel bike to participate; cyclocross and mountain bikes are welcome too! Join us for an unforgettable day at the Gravel Rush and discover why this event is a must-do for cycling enthusiasts!
Participants can enjoy a perfectly crafted lap that accommodates both Adult and Youth distances, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun. The unique lapped format means you're never far from support, making it easier to tackle any mechanical issues or grab a quick refreshment. Plus, if you prefer to ride with a friend, you can enter as a pair, sharing the laps and the joy of competition. You don't even need a gravel bike to participate; cyclocross and mountain bikes are welcome too! Join us for an unforgettable day at the Gravel Rush and discover why this event is a must-do for cycling enthusiasts!
Gravel Rush, Winchester
Sun 8th June 2025
Organiser's Description
Welcome to Gravel Rush – a Gravel Race within a stunning private estate, nestled in the South Downs National Park! TrailX have once again teamed with up Vittoria UK to host an innovative event that will be accessible for all riders.
Whether you’re a hardened Gravel Rider, experienced in another discipline and fancy finding out what makes Gravel Racing so popular, or you’ve recently got into cycling and want to try a race, this is the event for you!
Although this is a lapped race don’t be lulled into thinking that it’ll be like a Cyclocross or XC race, the entire lap has been planned with Gravel Racing in mind, it has plenty of space for group riding, it’s open design will enable you keep your speed up and it’s challenging enough to make it feel like you’ve had a “proper day out”. Both the Adult or Youth distances get to use the same, perfect lap. Lapped racing also means that you’re never far from assistance, whether that’s because of a mechanical, or to grab another water bottle from your support crew.
Pairs Racing! You can enter the Gravel Rush as a pair, meaning that you register with another rider and split the riding between you. Divide the laps up however you like, the only restriction is that both of you must complete at least one lap. There will be a designated pairs change over area where the active rider will leave the course to hand the baton over to their partner for them to head out.
You don’t have to own a gravel bike to be able to ride at Gravel Rush, you are more than welcome to join us on a cyclocross or mountain bike.
Whether you’re a hardened Gravel Rider, experienced in another discipline and fancy finding out what makes Gravel Racing so popular, or you’ve recently got into cycling and want to try a race, this is the event for you!
Although this is a lapped race don’t be lulled into thinking that it’ll be like a Cyclocross or XC race, the entire lap has been planned with Gravel Racing in mind, it has plenty of space for group riding, it’s open design will enable you keep your speed up and it’s challenging enough to make it feel like you’ve had a “proper day out”. Both the Adult or Youth distances get to use the same, perfect lap. Lapped racing also means that you’re never far from assistance, whether that’s because of a mechanical, or to grab another water bottle from your support crew.
Pairs Racing! You can enter the Gravel Rush as a pair, meaning that you register with another rider and split the riding between you. Divide the laps up however you like, the only restriction is that both of you must complete at least one lap. There will be a designated pairs change over area where the active rider will leave the course to hand the baton over to their partner for them to head out.
You don’t have to own a gravel bike to be able to ride at Gravel Rush, you are more than welcome to join us on a cyclocross or mountain bike.
Races
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60km Gravel Race 17+
£47.50
CLOSED -
15km Gravel Race for 13-16
Gravel Race for Youth Riders
£17.50
CLOSED
Course Details
Matterley Bowl, located in the South Downs National Park, is a scenic estate with private gravel roads, woodland tracks, and grass paths perfect for safe and memorable gravel racing.
The start and finish area in a grass-sided valley provides great spectator views and a lively atmosphere. During the race you will pass through this area multiple times, ensuring you receive lots of support.
The 9km lap features approximately 80% wide gravel roads and 20% dirt and grass tracks, all suitable for overtaking and fast racing. The route is ideal for popular gravel tyres, though cotton tyres, especially narrow ones, are not recommended.
Racers will encounter a mix of short, sharp climbs and longer, steadier gradients, but none that are too challenging.
Reviews
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5 reviews
Impeccable race day experience, the team were helpful throughout the course. Good number of water/refreshment stations, very clear signage throughout the course, and really friendly staff. Greatly appreciated the fact that it was a plastic-free race. Staff were also really helpful in trying to locate dropped items post-race.
Thanks for leaving such a positive review Tarmini - hopefully we'll see you again soon
Freddie
·10 days ago
Smashing little event and route, my first trail run, made me want to do some more.
Congratulations on completing your first trail run Freddie and thank you for the 5 stars it really means a lot
Stunning location, excellent organisation and really good support. I have no idea why more people don’t enjoy off road runs rather than tarmac runs. Yes, it was a bit hilly , but you adjust your mindset to a challenge and a fantastic morning out rather than a fast time
It's great to hear that you had such a good time Joanne. Thank you for joining us and for the glowing review, hopefully we'll see you again soon
My first trail run and 10K event, absolutely loved it! The best experience and so welcoming!!
Congratulations for ticking off your first trail run and 10k in one morning! Thank you for choosing an event with us to do it, hopefully we'll see you again now that you have the bug
Gravel Rush, Winchester
