Sherwood Forest Gravel X
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From Glorious Gravel
Event summary
Join us for the Sherwood Forest Gravel X, an exciting event organized by Glorious Gravel, taking place on Saturday, 8th October 2022, in the picturesque Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. This stunning late-season gravel ride invites adventure seekers to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of Sherwood Forest, adorned with vibrant autumn leaves. Participants can choose between two exhilarating routes: the challenging 80km or the more accessible 55km, both winding through fast, rolling gravel terrain and ancient woodlands.
Prepare for an unforgettable day of cycling, camaraderie, and the thrill of conquering the great outdoors as you wrap up your 2022 season with this off-road classic. Whether you're a seasoned rider or looking to embrace the gravel scene, the Sherwood Forest Gravel X promises a fantastic experience for all. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the beauty of nature and the joy of cycling!
Prepare for an unforgettable day of cycling, camaraderie, and the thrill of conquering the great outdoors as you wrap up your 2022 season with this off-road classic. Whether you're a seasoned rider or looking to embrace the gravel scene, the Sherwood Forest Gravel X promises a fantastic experience for all. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the beauty of nature and the joy of cycling!
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Amy Daubney
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Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago
Very well organised. Looking forward to entering more events next season.
Event information
Clipstone (nr Mansfield): 80km, 650m OR 55km, 450m
We start near Clipstone and are onto the gravel straight away on this route that stays within Sherwood Forest for the majority of the 80km course. The start is rolling but fast on un-technical forest paths before a short road climb at 22km.
After a feed stop, we head east and then up to near Worksop on the lumpiest part of the route. While this is a quick course, there is very little true flat so you will be constantly pedalling.
From the second & final feed back to the start takes in some lovely open farmland, a nice compliment to the forest tracks. There is a short off road climb back into Clipstone for a well earned beer & food.
On the way back we take in the smooth gravel tracks in Whinnlater Forest before a lap of Derwent Water and back to base for a beer & food.
We start near Clipstone and are onto the gravel straight away on this route that stays within Sherwood Forest for the majority of the 80km course. The start is rolling but fast on un-technical forest paths before a short road climb at 22km.
After a feed stop, we head east and then up to near Worksop on the lumpiest part of the route. While this is a quick course, there is very little true flat so you will be constantly pedalling.
From the second & final feed back to the start takes in some lovely open farmland, a nice compliment to the forest tracks. There is a short off road climb back into Clipstone for a well earned beer & food.
On the way back we take in the smooth gravel tracks in Whinnlater Forest before a lap of Derwent Water and back to base for a beer & food.
ROUTE GPX
GPX sent to you a week before the ride with a full route description & packing list.
FEED STOPS
We have feed stops approx every 30kms with fruit, cakes, coke, water, hydration tabs & tasty ride nutrition.
FULLY MARKED ROUTE & TIMING CHIPS
Focus just the stunning views & thrilling ride. The route is marked out all the way & you can check your time for the route at the end.
RACE VILLAGE AT THE FINISH
After an epic ride, grab a pint, coffee or cake at the end. Free parking for the day, toilets & bike wash also included in your entry.
BIKE RENTAL & MECHANICS AVAILABLE
New to gravel riding? Hire a gravel bike for the day. We also have mechanics on site to support with any issues before & during the ride.
GPX sent to you a week before the ride with a full route description & packing list.
FEED STOPS
We have feed stops approx every 30kms with fruit, cakes, coke, water, hydration tabs & tasty ride nutrition.
FULLY MARKED ROUTE & TIMING CHIPS
Focus just the stunning views & thrilling ride. The route is marked out all the way & you can check your time for the route at the end.
RACE VILLAGE AT THE FINISH
After an epic ride, grab a pint, coffee or cake at the end. Free parking for the day, toilets & bike wash also included in your entry.
BIKE RENTAL & MECHANICS AVAILABLE
New to gravel riding? Hire a gravel bike for the day. We also have mechanics on site to support with any issues before & during the ride.
– Stunning off road sections through North Wales back-country
– Smooth gravel around Llyn Brenig & Alwen Reservoir
– Perfect early season ride with climbs all at the start of the 75km course
– Social drink at the finish village
– Smooth gravel around Llyn Brenig & Alwen Reservoir
– Perfect early season ride with climbs all at the start of the 75km course
– Social drink at the finish village
WHAT TYPE OF BIKE SHOULD I RIDE?
The route is 40% backroads and 60% gravel trails with a couple of short hike-a-bike sections. We would recommend a gravel bike with 40mm tyres if you are experienced & a good bike handler or a MTB for everyone else.
HOW DO I FIND OUT MY START TIME?
We will send you an email after you have booked to choose your start time between 8am and 10am, if you are riding with a friend you can choose to start with them.
WHERE IS THE START / FINISH?
The ride starts and finishes in Ruthin. There is free parking onsite as well as toilets & refreshments.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE A MECHANICAL / ACCIDENT?
We have first aiders & mechanics at all the feed stops and ride captains along the route to support.
WHAT SHALL I PACK WITH ME FOR THE RIDE?
You need to have a water bottle, basic kit to repair punctures, inner tubes & riding with a helmet is compulsory. Our feed stops have water, coke, cake, fruit & the best tasting sports nutrition bars & nut butters from Outdoor Provisions.
WHEN WILL I GET MY GPX FILE
Our local team do a final recon ride 1 week before the event and can make final tweeks then based on route conditions. We will then send out the route GPX within one week of the ride.
The route is 40% backroads and 60% gravel trails with a couple of short hike-a-bike sections. We would recommend a gravel bike with 40mm tyres if you are experienced & a good bike handler or a MTB for everyone else.
HOW DO I FIND OUT MY START TIME?
We will send you an email after you have booked to choose your start time between 8am and 10am, if you are riding with a friend you can choose to start with them.
WHERE IS THE START / FINISH?
The ride starts and finishes in Ruthin. There is free parking onsite as well as toilets & refreshments.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE A MECHANICAL / ACCIDENT?
We have first aiders & mechanics at all the feed stops and ride captains along the route to support.
WHAT SHALL I PACK WITH ME FOR THE RIDE?
You need to have a water bottle, basic kit to repair punctures, inner tubes & riding with a helmet is compulsory. Our feed stops have water, coke, cake, fruit & the best tasting sports nutrition bars & nut butters from Outdoor Provisions.
WHEN WILL I GET MY GPX FILE
Our local team do a final recon ride 1 week before the event and can make final tweeks then based on route conditions. We will then send out the route GPX within one week of the ride.
Organiser's description
A stunning late season gravel ride on the falling leaves of Sherwood Forest. Choose between the 80km or 55km route on fast, rolling gravel through ancient woodland. An off road classic route to finish your 2022 season
Location
Mansfield, England, United Kingdom
Sherwood Forest Gravel X
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Glorious Gravel
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