London Orbital Gravel Challenge
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From Hidden Tracks Cycling
- Date Sat 9th August 2025 - Sun 10th August 2025
- Time 05:00
- Location Old Royal Naval College King William Walk London SE10 9NN
- Price £30.00
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable cycling adventure at the London Orbital Gravel Challenge, organized by Hidden Tracks Cycling! Taking place from Saturday, August 9th to Sunday, August 10th, 2025, this extraordinary event invites cyclists to tackle a staggering 360 km route around London, navigating through picturesque bridleways and byways within a challenging 24-hour timeframe. With 4,400 meters of climbing across 30 ascents, this ride is not for the faint of heart — last year, only one out of over 40 participants completed the full challenge!
Starting at the break of dawn in Greenwich, riders will experience breathtaking views as they pedal along the Thames, conquer the North Downs, and traverse the scenic Greensand Ridge. The journey includes stops for tea in Maidenhead and dinner in the beautiful Chilterns, culminating in a thrilling overnight ride across the top of London. For those who prefer a shorter challenge, the event also offers day enduros of 100 km, 140 km, or 180 km, showcasing some of the finest gravel riding in Southeast England. All rides are timed, with live results posted on the Hidden Tracks website, ensuring a competitive yet supportive atmosphere. Join us for an exhilarating experience that promises
Starting at the break of dawn in Greenwich, riders will experience breathtaking views as they pedal along the Thames, conquer the North Downs, and traverse the scenic Greensand Ridge. The journey includes stops for tea in Maidenhead and dinner in the beautiful Chilterns, culminating in a thrilling overnight ride across the top of London. For those who prefer a shorter challenge, the event also offers day enduros of 100 km, 140 km, or 180 km, showcasing some of the finest gravel riding in Southeast England. All rides are timed, with live results posted on the Hidden Tracks website, ensuring a competitive yet supportive atmosphere. Join us for an exhilarating experience that promises
London Orbital Gravel Challenge
Sat 9th August 2025 - Sun 10th August 2025
Organiser's Description
So here’s the challenge, cycle 360 km around London on bridle and byways in 24 hours.
Don’t underestimate LOGC, it’s one of the toughest rides I know, out of over 40 starters last year only one person completed the challenge - me!
There are 4400 metres of climbing spread over 30 climbs, the routing app reckons you’ll burn over 10,000 kcals - all of this and you’re never more than 25 miles from the centre of London.
Starting at stupid o’clock in the morning at Greenwich, ride out along the Thames before climbing the North Downs and then on to the unexpectedly lumpy Greensand Ridge, by lunch you should be beyond Reigate...
Drop down into Guildford, across the Surrey heathlands, heading for tea in Maidenhead, dinner in the Chilterns before riding across the top of London overnight, Experience dawn breaking through Epping Forest, and if you get back to Greenwich within the 24 hours, you’re a frigging awesome!
If this all sounds like far too much, you can enter the 100, 140 or 180 km day enduros and enjoy some of the best gravel riding in the Southeast.
All efforts are timed and the results will be posted live on the Hidden Tracks website.
Don’t underestimate LOGC, it’s one of the toughest rides I know, out of over 40 starters last year only one person completed the challenge - me!
There are 4400 metres of climbing spread over 30 climbs, the routing app reckons you’ll burn over 10,000 kcals - all of this and you’re never more than 25 miles from the centre of London.
Starting at stupid o’clock in the morning at Greenwich, ride out along the Thames before climbing the North Downs and then on to the unexpectedly lumpy Greensand Ridge, by lunch you should be beyond Reigate...
Drop down into Guildford, across the Surrey heathlands, heading for tea in Maidenhead, dinner in the Chilterns before riding across the top of London overnight, Experience dawn breaking through Epping Forest, and if you get back to Greenwich within the 24 hours, you’re a frigging awesome!
If this all sounds like far too much, you can enter the 100, 140 or 180 km day enduros and enjoy some of the best gravel riding in the Southeast.
All efforts are timed and the results will be posted live on the Hidden Tracks website.
Races
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100km Enduro Greenwich to Reigate
Sat 9th August 2025 (05:00)
£30.00
CLOSED -
140km Enduro Greenwich to Guildford
Sat 9th August 2025 (05:00)
£30.00
CLOSED -
180km Enduro Greenwich to Maidenhead
Sat 9th August 2025 (05:00)
£30.00
CLOSED -
24-Hour Solo Challenge
Sat 9th August 2025 (05:00)
£30.00
CLOSED
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