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The Gravel Series South Downs

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The Gravel Series South Downs

Arundel, West Sussex

Amberley Museum, New Barn Road, Arundel, BN18 9, United Kingdom

Sun 28th November 2021

Organiser's Description

For our last Gravel Series events this year we are heading to the South Downs where we have multiple routes on offer, so there really is something for everyone to come and give Gravel a go!

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

  • The Gravel - Long

    £41.60

    CLOSED
  • The Gravel - Middle

    £36.40

    CLOSED
  • The Gravel - Short

    £26.00

    CLOSED
  • The Gravel - Rook

    £10.40

    CLOSED
  • Rider Under 12yrs

    Must Be Accompanied by an Adult and Entered With an Adult at Booking ONLY

    Free

    CLOSED

Book

  • The Gravel - Long

    £41.60

    CLOSED
  • The Gravel - Middle

    £36.40

    CLOSED
  • The Gravel - Short

    £26.00

    CLOSED
  • The Gravel - Rook

    £10.40

    CLOSED
  • Rider Under 12yrs

    Must Be Accompanied by an Adult and Entered With an Adult at Booking ONLY

    Free

    CLOSED

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.

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

Matterly Estate,
Temple Valley,
Ovington,
Hampshire, SO21 1HW

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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Location

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