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The Gravel Series South Downs
Arundel, West Sussex
Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Arundel, BN18 9, United KingdomSun 28th November 2021
5 races
Free - £41.60
Organiser's Description
Our Gravel series is designed for ALL riders to come and give some off-road riding a go. Whether you’ve done it plenty of times before, or this is your very first ride, it really doesn’t matter.
The Gravel Series South Downs routes start at the open-air industrial heritage museum at Amberley and make good use of the local bridleways in the form of the Monarch’s Way and the famous South Downs Way. The terrain varies throughout the route to include a mix of vehicle width farm tracks and some of the narrower flowing single track trails. One minute you’ll be hauling yourself upwards, the next whooping with joy as the route chases the contours of the Downs and heads to the base of the hills.
Your gravel adventure will bring you back into Amberley through the market town of Arundel, so make sure you take time to look for the medieval Arundel Castle perched on top of the hill. There are some punchy descents to watch out for essentially on flinty terrain that boasts some deep ruts. The route can be challenging in sections but nothing even the most cautious of rider can’t handle if taken nice and steadily.
Of course, you’ll be rewarded for all your muddy efforts as you cross the finish line to receive a bespoke wooden finishers medal, beer from Freedom Brewery and other goodies from our partners at Jimmy’s Iced Coffee and OTE sports.
Races
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The Gravel - Long£41.60
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The Gravel - Middle£36.40
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The Gravel - Short£26.00
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The Gravel - Rook£10.40
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Rider Under 12yrsFree
Must Be Accompanied by an Adult and Entered With an Adult at Booking ONLY
Book
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The Gravel - Long£41.60
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The Gravel - Middle£36.40
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The Gravel - Short£26.00
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The Gravel - Rook£10.40
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Rider Under 12yrsFree
Must Be Accompanied by an Adult and Entered With an Adult at Booking ONLY
What's Included
Free Parking
Fully Signed Route
OTE Feed Stops
Chip Timing
Online Results
Free Event Photography
Food and Drink Available
Medical Support
Mechanical Support
Finishers Medal
Freedom Brew
Location
Temple Valley,
Ovington,
Hampshire, SO21 1HW
Course Details
Long: 50 km
Middle: 40 km
Short: 30 km
Rook: 20 km
DIFFICULTY: 4/5
Varied terrain with a mix of vehicle width farm tracks and some of the narrower flowing single track trails.
On The day
Gates open: 7:00am
Registration: 7:30am
Essential Kit
Helmet (no helmet, no ride). Helmets must comply with the latest US Snell B90/B95 or European CE Standards
Basic tools
Inner tubes
Pump
Drink bottle
First aid kit (recommended)
Mobile phone for emergencies
Lights and high visibility clothing (on days where fog or rain is forecast or where light is likely to be reduced)
Facemask (for venue) and hand sanitiser
Plastic free
In our quest to make feed stops plastic free, we ask that you ride with a bottle
Riders under 16
Entrants under the age of 12 ride free but must be entered at the same time as a paying adult.
All riders under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them at all times.
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