Glorious Gravel: Peak District Gravel X

A spring classic in the Hope Valley, one of the most spectacular parts of the Peak District!

Choose between the long 69km or the medium 52km route taking in a mix of  gravel and back roads – ideal to give you something to train for over the long cold months.

The route takes in wild sections of the moors, the fun & flowing Monsal Trail, gravel tracks around the national park, back roads with epic views and some glorious secret local spots. 

A beauty of a spring gravel ride.

What’s Included

• GPX Files
• Pre ride briefing
• Feed stops approximately every 30km
• Free Beer at the finish and food available to purchase
• Ride marshals supporting you on the route

Preparing for the Ride

The Glorious Gravel Series is open to all off-road bikes. 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. We recommend a tyre width of 33+mm for most for our rides. 

What to bring : You will be further from van support or facilities you would find in most towns than with our road trips so it is advisable to take a little more with you. 

GPS device with route loaded, Spare tube or Tubeless plug, Pump and/or CO2, Mini tool, Jacket and/or additional layers.

We will email you the GPX route & a full breakdown of the route one week before the ride. Our route director will then be at the start to give you last minute advice and tips. 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.