SHERWOOD PINES GRAVEL EPIC
From Glorious Gravel
- Date Sun 20th July 2025
- Time 08:00
- Location NG20 0ER
- Price £62.72
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Get ready for the SHERWOOD PINES GRAVEL EPIC, an exhilarating cycling event organized by Glorious Gravel! Join us on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, in the picturesque surroundings of Mansfield, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. This mid-summer adventure offers an unforgettable ride through the stunning forest trails and charming farm tracks of northern Nottingham.
Participants can choose from three exciting distances: an epic 126km route for seasoned riders, a fun 85km option, or a shorter 60km course perfect for first-time gravel enthusiasts. With about 80% of the route on smooth gravel and hard-packed earth, riders will enjoy a mix of fire roads, gentle rolling hills, and flat sections in the beautiful Sherwood Forest. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or new to gravel riding, this event promises a fantastic day out in nature. Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of the best routes of the year on Sunday, July 20th!
Participants can choose from three exciting distances: an epic 126km route for seasoned riders, a fun 85km option, or a shorter 60km course perfect for first-time gravel enthusiasts. With about 80% of the route on smooth gravel and hard-packed earth, riders will enjoy a mix of fire roads, gentle rolling hills, and flat sections in the beautiful Sherwood Forest. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or new to gravel riding, this event promises a fantastic day out in nature. Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of the best routes of the year on Sunday, July 20th!
Organiser's Description
A classic mid summer ride through the forest trails and farm tracks of northern Nottingham.
One of our smoothest routes of the year, about 80% of the route is on good gravel or hard-packed earth and the rest on quiet back roads. The route takes in a mix of fire roads & trails in Sherwood Forest, some gentle rolling hills and fun flat sections through this lovely part of rural Notts.
Choose between the epic 126km route, the fun 85km option or the short 60km course which is ideal for first time gravel riders.
RIDE HIGHLIGHTS:
Beautiful woodland tracks in Sherwood Pines.
A proper summer epic for the126km route taking in a variety of rolling hills, forest roads and farm tacks.
With smooth gravel and no major climbs, this is a great first gravel ride.
WHAT TO EXPECT
One of our best routes of the year across smooth fire roads in Sherwood Pines and farmtracks & gravel trails of rural Notts. The route is rolling but there are few hard climbs.
RIDE DIFFICULTY
Any 126km off road ride is going to be a big day in the saddle but this route rolls really well just the one tough climb (1.5km at 6.5%) so this event is suitable for riders of all abilities. You can choose which route to do on the day.
Long Route ****
Medium Route ***
Short Route **
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
Conditions in Sherwood Pines can vary a lot based on weather. When dry, the course is fast rolling on gravel & hard packed mud. In the wet, it will be slippy in places & muddy with some deep puddles.
Long Route **
Medium Route **
Short Route **
TYRE & BIKE RECOMMENDATIONS
This route is designed for gravel bikes but you will be fine on a hardtail MTB. We do send out tyre recommendations closer to the time. An all-rounder gravel tyre (35-45mm) will be ideal for all three routes.
EVENT PROGRAM
17th July: GPX files and pre ride briefing sent by email to each rider.
20th July: 7.30am: Ride village in Sherwood Pines opens. Collecting your ride number takes approx 10 mins.
20th July: 7.45am to 8.45am: Ride start. We will give you a short ride briefing and set you off in small groups.
20th July: 6pm: Rider village closes.
20th July: 7pm: Link to ride times & rider photos sent to each participant by email.
One of our smoothest routes of the year, about 80% of the route is on good gravel or hard-packed earth and the rest on quiet back roads. The route takes in a mix of fire roads & trails in Sherwood Forest, some gentle rolling hills and fun flat sections through this lovely part of rural Notts.
Choose between the epic 126km route, the fun 85km option or the short 60km course which is ideal for first time gravel riders.
RIDE HIGHLIGHTS:
Beautiful woodland tracks in Sherwood Pines.
A proper summer epic for the126km route taking in a variety of rolling hills, forest roads and farm tacks.
With smooth gravel and no major climbs, this is a great first gravel ride.
WHAT TO EXPECT
One of our best routes of the year across smooth fire roads in Sherwood Pines and farmtracks & gravel trails of rural Notts. The route is rolling but there are few hard climbs.
RIDE DIFFICULTY
Any 126km off road ride is going to be a big day in the saddle but this route rolls really well just the one tough climb (1.5km at 6.5%) so this event is suitable for riders of all abilities. You can choose which route to do on the day.
Long Route ****
Medium Route ***
Short Route **
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTY
Conditions in Sherwood Pines can vary a lot based on weather. When dry, the course is fast rolling on gravel & hard packed mud. In the wet, it will be slippy in places & muddy with some deep puddles.
Long Route **
Medium Route **
Short Route **
TYRE & BIKE RECOMMENDATIONS
This route is designed for gravel bikes but you will be fine on a hardtail MTB. We do send out tyre recommendations closer to the time. An all-rounder gravel tyre (35-45mm) will be ideal for all three routes.
EVENT PROGRAM
17th July: GPX files and pre ride briefing sent by email to each rider.
20th July: 7.30am: Ride village in Sherwood Pines opens. Collecting your ride number takes approx 10 mins.
20th July: 7.45am to 8.45am: Ride start. We will give you a short ride briefing and set you off in small groups.
20th July: 6pm: Rider village closes.
20th July: 7pm: Link to ride times & rider photos sent to each participant by email.
Races
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Sherwood Pines Gravel Epic - Long Route
Sun 20th July 2025 (08:00)
£62.72
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Sherwood Pines Gravel Epic - Medium Route
Sun 20th July 2025 (08:00)
£62.72
Booking for more than 1? -
Sherwood Pines Gravel Epic - Short Route
Sun 20th July 2025 (08:00)
£62.72
Booking for more than 1?
SHERWOOD PINES GRAVEL EPIC
