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Gravel Cycling

Gravel Cycling

Min number of participants 1
Age 8+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Recommended
Min duration 1 h
Cost Medium
Environment Outdoor

Roll out on drop-bar bikes along mixed surfaces — tarmac giving way to gravel lanes, forest tracks, and quiet country roads — covering long distances at a relaxed pace through landscapes a car never sees.

The Essentials

  • Run lower tire pressure than you would on pavement, since softer tires absorb bumps and grip loose surfaces far better than a rock-hard road setup.
  • Look ahead on the trail rather than directly at your front wheel, since scanning further out gives you time to react to ruts, rocks, and washboard sections.
  • Keep a relaxed grip and slightly bent elbows, since a stiff upper body transmits every bump straight into your hands and shoulders.
  • Brake before corners rather than during them, since braking hard on loose gravel mid-turn is the fastest way to slide out.
  • Carry more water, food, and repair supplies than you think you need, since gravel routes are often remote with fewer bailout points than paved rides.
  • Check weather and recent trail conditions before heading out, since rain can turn hardpack gravel into thick, unrideable mud within hours.

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