Gravel Rides

CTC Grampian is now running Gravel Rides, typically, the following ride details apply:

  • Distance: 20 to 50 miles
  • Average moving speed: 8 to 10 mph
  • Road surface: 20-40% gravel (80-60% tarmac)
  • Gravel type: 60-90% compacted ground with gravel (fire roads, forest roads)
  • Suggested bicycle type: road bike with relaxed frame geometry/gravel bike/cyclocross bike/hybrid bike/rigid mountain bike or hard tail with locking suspension forks
  • Suggested tyre width: minimum 32 mm
  • Coffee stop: yes (bring your favourite caffeinated/decaf drink)
  • Lunch stop: picnic on gravel (bring a seat mat)
  • Social distancing: yes
  • Ride frequency: once or twice a month

Next gravel ride: Ballater to Aberdeen via Fungle Road/Mount Keen/Tarfside (14th June)

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