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Southern Grit

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Gravel/CX MTB bikes | 1 day Gravel Adventure | Fully Supported | 80 or 110km options. 

“Hands down the best off-road sportive I’ve done. Trails I simply didn’t know existed so close to South London. Challenging for seasoned riders but accessible for those new to the discipline. See you there again next year!” 


James K. London.

and I didn't have to bribe him! 

Ready to roll? Don’t miss your chance to explore some of the best gravel trails south of the river. Just over 110 km, with 65% off-road—yes, that means all sorts of trails, paths, tracks, and the occasional quiet road for a breather. We’re keeping it interesting!

We’ll kick things off at 9 am at the Velodrome with a caffeine boost before setting out. There’s a well-stocked feed station halfway to keep you going, and when you get back, you’ll be rewarded with beer and pizza at the Velodrome. Because nothing says "you did it" quite like carbs and a cold one!

You’ve got two route options, either the 110 km or the 80 km course. The routes split after the feed station, you can decide on the day which challenge to take on.

Ride Details
  • Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
  • Distance: 80 & 110 km options.
  • Climb: 900 or 1350 m
  • Percentage off-road: 65%
  • Trail surface: Natural, Gravel, Cycle Paths,  Single Track
Route Map 

    What is included in the price?

    All rides are supported with 

    • Coffee and Croissant to get you going.
    • GPX route maps.
    • Feed station midway.
    • Pizza and beer when you return to the Velodrome. 
    Is this ride for me? 

     

    Icon of cycle riding up hill surrounded by red border, indicating a Hidden Tracks Cycling Challenging or red grade ride or Gravel GPX Route.

    The longer 110 km ride is a tough 'Challenging' grade ride, suitable for most 'Club' level riders competent riding off-road.

    Icon depicting a Hidden Tracks Cycling Moderate guide gravel ride, gravel GPX route or bike tour.While the shorter ride 80 km option is a long 'Moderate' grade route suitable for most regular cyclists with off road experience. 

    Routes are a mix of bridleways, gravel paths, quiet lanes and some single track, with some steeper climbs. descents, roots and other features.

    Suitable for MTB, gravel, cyclocross bikes and off-road e-bikes.

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    Is my bike OK for this ride? 

    Suitable for MTB, gravel, cyclocross bikes and off-road e-bikes.


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      Pete Owen
      A superb day out!

      An excellent day's riding! Charlie managed to put together a route that was mostly off-road, entirely on legal trails, of just over 100km, leaving from and returning to Herne Hill Velodrome.
      It helped that the weather was decent and the trails were nice and dry, but this route would still be fun in soggy conditions (just a bit slower).
      I discovered cut-throughs, byways and unknown bridleways I'll definitely be using in future, and there was plenty of fast, flowing singletrack and forest trails too. The support was great, coffee and croissants to start the day, probably the best-equipped mid-ride snack table I've ever seen, and pizza and beer at the Velodrome at the end!
      A really lovely day out, I'll be looking out for this next year.

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      David Shelton
      Southern Grit

      Its gonna be epic!

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