A northern classic. The Raptor - 63 Mile Forest of Bowland Sportive 20 Jun 2021 - Lancaster, Lancashire Summary Location Routes Nearby Comments Join us in exploring the many miles of remote cycling country in and around this outstanding area that is rarely ridden except by local enthusiasts (like us). We will email you the GPX route & a full breakdown of the route one week before the ride. Print/PDF map. Will I ever do a CX race? Account. Services include, but are not limited to, any service and/or content GranFondoGuide.com makes available to or performs for you, as well as the offering of any materials displayed, transmitted or performed on the Site or through the Services. We recommend a tyre width of 33+mm for most for our rides. Clitheroe Interchange is about 8 miles away. You understand that by using the Site you may be exposed to Content that is incorrect, or objectionable. So even though youve programmed them, a GPS will still use its parameters to take you to your destination. Patrick took part in the Glorious Gravels Forest of Bowland Gravel Sportive. Rail services from the Interchange run to Rochdale via Blackburn and Manchester Victoria, and also through to Settle and Carlisle. We then ride some quiet lanes before the route gets to the Gisburn Forest where we hit the gravel bike suitable tracks. 12.8 km/h. If you have authorized a minor to use the Site, you are responsible for the online conduct of such minor, and the consequences of any misuse of the Site by the minor. GranFondoGuide.com shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations hereunder where such failure results from any cause beyond GranFondoGuide.coms reasonable control, including, without limitation, mechanical, electronic or communications failure or degradation (including "line-noise" interference). 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You will ride over a variety of terrain, including gravel, long off-road sections and three stretches on quiet backroads. I also didnt quite factor in the toll the climbing would take on the battery. The views throughout are spectacular as we take in the Forest of Bowland & Yorkshire Dales. Shortlist. There are many sites that will GPX files for a fee, a donation, or in some cases free. Difficulty: From the Yorkshire Dales to King Alfreds Way in the south, there are plenty of events for you to whet your gravel appetite. Pre Ride Briefing Deciding not to stop too long, I was soon back on some undulating roads which took us past Pen-y-Ghent and then once again turned into some pretty grueling rough, rocky gravel stuff, some smooth gravel stuff, some more gate opening and some heavy raindidnt last long, but was enough to give me a thorough wash. The Forest of Bowland Gravel Epic is part of a wider series of gravel events across the country (and even Europe) organised by Glorious Gravel. Our Community About Strava Community Standards Careers Pros on Strava Follow Blog Facebook Instagram Twitter GPX Files In the last few years, individual apps have become available that let you plan your route without connecting to a computer. Learn more about our Tracking and targeting cookies. Copyright 2022 Glorious Cycling Ltd. 2 Upperton Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2AH. It's important I also state that unfortunately, I didn't complete the full route. 10 miles on the road they said, and then 10 miles of gravel. The battery remained quite high as I endeavoured to use it as little as possible, fearful of the amount of climbing to come. Garmin Mapsource andBasecamp have been the baseline for route planning/editing. Terrain can be very difficult to ride, even for experts and outright dangerous. We recommend a tyre width of 33+mm for most for our rides. There was one section of hike-a-bike which involved carrying it up a few steps to cross a bridge. A glorious 75km loop. This is final. You will be asked to select a start window which we will then confirm one week before the ride to ensure you roll out in group sizes based on current restrictions. Please note that none of the shared GPX files were made/shared for profit. Photos (5,278) Directions. Explore the UK way off the beaten track. Please read these terms carefully before using the service. We see Gravel Union as the home of everything gravelly - news, events, adventure, stories, interviews and inspiration. Glorious Gravels Forest of Bowland Gravel Sportive. The start and finish were located at Bridge House Farm in Wray, Lancashire and the event HQ was easy to find with marshals directing you to the car park. Photos (145) Directions. If any provision of the Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. GPX file viewers such as GPXViewer are widely available on the web so you can check how the GPX file you have is routed. A northern classic. The Print+ membership where Singletrack magazine drops through your door, plus full digital access, is normally 45, now only 22.50 with the code. Will I re-fit my skinny road tyres? In our world gravel riding is for The Forest of Bowland Gravel Epic is part of a wider series of gravel events across the country (and even Europe) organised by Glorious Gravel. One of the best gravel loops in England taking in two iconic sections - the Pennine Way and the ancient Salter Fell Road. I felt welcome by both participants and staff, with some happy to tell me about their electric bikes. Leave M6 Motorway at junction 31 and follow the A59 where Slaidburn will be signposted. 0800 - 3-1-5 Health Club opens. While it is aimed primarily at Gravel & Adventure bikes, which are essentially fat tyred drop bar bikes, you are also most welcome on a mountain bike or cyclocross bike. Our events are fully sign-posted & include accurate GPX files + Congratulations to everyone who took part. We recommend a tyre width of 33+mm for most for our rides. What's Included GPX Files Pre ride briefing This is a very wild ride with parts a long way from a paved road. everyone: e-bikes are welcome We have a newsletter (each week or fortnight) which contains the latest news. 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Did I mention it was undulating by that, I actually mean bloody hilly so take head if I ever ask you to join me on an undulating ride. We then ride on quiet country lanes and then venture into the Gisburn Forest, which has a few technically easy (blue graded) single track sections before returning to Slaidburn. Im struggling to remember the finer details about the ride though maybe Im blocking them out it all happened a bit quickly and a bit faster than I had predicted. Starting from the charming village of Slaidburn, we begin with 16km on quiet back roads to warm up the legs before heading into Yorkshire & some climbing on the Pennine Bridleway over tarmac, stone & grass tracks. Once there, you'll find GPS information and GPX files pre-sorted by geographic location. Forest of Bowland Gravel Sportive 23 May 2021 39 RIDE OVERVIEW One of the best gravel loops in England taking in two iconic sections - the Pennine Way and the ancient Salter Fell Road. A northern classic. 1700 - Event closes. It aims provide lots of useful features to build a strong community for the primary benefit of cyclists and event organisers and secondly for the benefit of charities, sponsors, cycling advocacy groups and the cycling industry. And then the thirty thousand false flats of the Salter Fell Road seemed to carry on going up forever until eventuallyit turned into a downhill section that was not the comfiest on a gravel bike, but seemed to bring some energy back, well enough just to keep rolling to the bottom of the hill and to the finish. Its a good idea to check the files by first before giving them a try. There's far more technical ability required, and it's often not just a continuous effort of sheer power. The route was stellar (that final descent!! If you do not wish to receive our newsletter, you can OPT OUT at any time, using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our newsletter. The second edition sets sights on the Forest of Bowland on 22 May 2021. I bought a gravel bike with the idea of maybe riding some gravel, perhaps having a go at some CX racing and also because it could be used as my road training bike. You are responsible for your own safety and actual navigation. The main forum has a section titled Mapping & Navigation. The Quicksilver Hampton Court Half Marathon. We will email you the GPX route & a full breakdown of the route one week before the ride. The Raptor Sportive is a great ride that explores the many miles of remote cycling country in and around this outstanding area - quiet roads and lanes throughout - along with breath taking scenery and challenging ascents. They have done so for free. Lots of GPX files or information on where to find downloadable GPX files that can be downloaded for free. We took part in the Forest of Bowland Gravel Epic sportive using an e-bike, and this is how it went . This trail starts out as a pretty clear trail, but gradually dissipates as you reach each peak. All you need to do is sign up with us and then fill in our submit event form. You can find out more about their other gravel events on their website. Cookies are not harmful and are typically deleted when a user clears their browser cache or the cookie expires. Explore some the beautiful scenery of the Ribble Valley and Bowland fells with a ride mixing paved roads, fire roads and single-track trails. Forest of Bowland Gravel Ride (4,000ft) Expert 04:19 57.3 km 13.3 km/h 930 m 930 m Expert gravel ride. Well first was the age-old question of what tyres should I use. With a brilliant route and exceptionally well-organised event, it was tempting to give Glorious Gravel the full five stars for the Forest of Bowland Epic (especially considering the sausage rolls). The views throughout are spectacular as we take in the Forest of Bowland & Yorkshire Dales. The bike was one size too large for me which did impact my comfort levels after a while, but on the whole, I feel it was a good choice for the terrain. 100k View details Sat, 21 May 2022 View logistics Each year I like to set myself a new cycling challenge. Reviews. I hired a bike too, and that was also excellent. No membership is required to view much of the content on GranFondoGuide.com, but as a condition to posting or publishing content on GranFondoGuide.com, you are required to open an account with GranFondoGuide.com and select a password, and to provide registration information. You can control these by clicking 'Manage settings'. *Note new date: 23 May 2021 (was 16 October)*. Join us this Autumn for the Glorious Gravel rides across the UK including the Surrey Hills, Salisbury Plains, Peak District & Forest of Bowland Email: info@sportivebreaks.com Facebook: facebook.com/sportivebreaks Join Club Last Week's Leaders Last Week This Week These devices have built-in parameters that may not follow yourpredetermined route. Content (Content) includes, but is not limited to text, alerts, ratings, user comments, messages, information, data, graphics, news articles, photographs, images, illustrations, and software. 53.0 km. Just to thankyou all for a fabulous event yesterday. Trans Canada Adventure Trail (TCAT) Trans Canada Adventure Trail GPX files are provided through Gravel Travel. . The GPS will use its internal programming to get you to each waypoint. Services are available only to individuals who are either (i) at least 18 years old, or (ii) at least 14 years old, and who are authorized to access the Site by a parent or legal guardian. Hell yeah bring it on! We recommend a tyre width of 33+mm for most for our rides. Learn more about our Strictly necessary cookies. Although it would have been nice to challenge myself along Salter Fell, I did get to see some of the organisation and logistics that go into running one of these events, and the team ran it with impressive efficiency and coordination. GPS device with route loaded,Spare tube or Tubeless plug, Pump and/or CO2,Mini tool,Jacketand/oradditional layers. In the last year of the 19th Century,Marshall "Major" Taylor And now it is official. These cookies are often used for advertising purposes and can track the user's interests and some personal information. From the Yorkshire Dales to King Alfred's Way in the south, there are plenty of events for you to whet your gravel appetite. Make the most of your run or ride with Strava Routes. The road section seemed to go uphill forever and I was pretty broken by the time I got to the top where the road had turned into loose gravel and lots of people were walking and pushing their bikes. Tackle the famous Trough of Bowland, the wild & rugged Cross O'Greet and some classic local climbs on this stunning route. Its your responsibility to ensure that you navigate within your own abilities and on property that is open to riding. Our route director will then be at the start to give you last minute advice and tips. The advert said 65 miles (100kms) of mixed road and gravel with some rocky off road sections where you might have to carry your bike and 7000ft (2133m) of climbing not a sportive for beginners then! The Site is an online community which enables cyclists and cycling event organizers to post content related to upcoming cycling events and access and/or purchase services from time to time made available on the Site (Services).
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