Gravel Ride

Our gravel rides are designed as an easy introduction to the network of old railway lines, canal towpaths, byways and bridleways that we are fortunate to have on our doorstep.  You don’t need a special bike: many rides you could do on a normal road bike although you might not want to subject your best equipment to the mud and debris encountered off road, you’ll probably like some lower gears and you’d certainly be much more comfortable with wider tyres than the 25mm fitted on many bikes. SPD shoes and pedals are also much more robust and comfortable for the times that you have to get off and walk. So a winter bike would be fine. MTBs are also fine, although heavier and slower to ride for the on road sections of the rides.