The gravel season is in full swing! However, for the real gravel enthusiasts there is no season. For the next two weekends we are putting seven tours in a row: from the Frieze marshland and the Veluwe to the Peak District, and from Scherpenheuvel to Hapert. We have checked all the dates, distances and start times with the organizers themselves.
1. Princenhof Gravelride, Earnewâld – Saturday 24th October
The Princenhoftocht on King's Day is a tradition in Friesland. Since last year there is also a gravel version, and this year it is running its second edition: in and around Alde Feanen National Park, the marshland area between Leeuwarden and Drachten. During the journey and after the event, the refreshments are included in the registration fee.
- Distances: 45 or 75 km
- Start: Hotel Princenhof, Earnewâld
- For whom: gravel bike or mountain bike
- More info and registration: Check out the event
2. Credion Classic Scherpenheuvel-Hapert – Sunday 25 October
A journey from altar to altar: you start at the Isabellaplein in the Belgian pilgrimage site of Scherpenheuvel and finish at the church of Hapert in North Brabant. So it’s a long route, crisscrossing the Kempen.
- Distances: gravel 87 of 125 km (with GPX), mountain bike 100 km (detailed)
- Start: from 08:30, then every 8 minutes a group until about 09:15
- Transportation: At 06:30, the transport from Hapert to the start in Scherpenheuvel will depart.
- Tip: The routes can only be downloaded a few days in advance
- More info and registration: Check out the event
3rd Speulderbostocht, Stroe – Saturday 31 October
The Veluwe Renners will take you through the forests around Stroe, in the middle of the Veluwe. You can follow the route using GPS, but everything is also indicated with arrows. At the refreshment point, a Gelderse rookworst sandwich awaits you.
- Distances: 64 or 85 km
- Start: between 08:30 and 10:30 at Camping De Meidoorn, Welgelegenweg 9 in Stroe
- Costs: € 10, NTFU members get € 2 discount, youth up to 15 years ride for free
- More info and registration: Check out the event
4. Peak District Gravel X, Hope (England) – Saturday 31 October
An autumn classic in the Hope Valley, one of the most beautiful parts of the Peak District. The routes combine gravel with narrow roads and have quite a few elevation changes. If you are already planning a weekend in England: this is a good reason to do it.
- Distances: 76 km with 1,700 meters of elevation gain or 52 km with 1,300 meters of elevation gain
- Start: The ridevillage in Hope opens at 7:30 a.m.
- Tip: GPX and briefing will be sent by email on October 28th
- More info and registration: Check out the event
5th round around Hanover, Langenhagen (Germany) – Saturday 31st October
RC Blau-Gelb Langenhagen is organizing this gravel ride just north of Hannover. The course was modified on October 12, so please check with the organizer for the latest version before you start the ride.
- Distances: 42 of 85 km
- Start: Langenhagen
- More info and registration: Check out the event
6. Grensland Graveltour, Winterswijk – Sunday 1st November
FTC Wenters takes you through the Achterhoek landscape around Winterswijk. Gravel riders use GPX, mountain bikers follow the arrows. After the race, soup is served.
- Distances: gravel 60 or 80 km (only with GPX), mountain bike 35, 45 or 55 km (detailed)
- Start: between 08:30 and 10:00 at the club building of FTC Wenters, De Huininkmaat 3 in Winterswijk
- Costs: € 7 in advance via Fietssport.nl, € 8 on the day itself
- More info and registration: Check out the event
7. Moese VTT & Gravel, Moerzeke – Sunday 1st November
Already in its 26th edition: a journey between the Scheldt and the Durme in East Flanders, starting from Ter Munken in Moerzeke.
- Distances: gravel 50 or 75 km, mountain bike 24 to 55 km
- Start: gravel between 8:00 and 10:00, mountain bike until 11:00
- More info and registration: Check out the event
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