The 360
360km | 4,400m | Self-Supported | One Relentless Circle
27th to 28th June
£80 (+tracker deposit)
A full circumnavigation of London on gravel, bridleway, woodland singletrack, canal paths, field crossings and forgotten connectors.
A challenge designed to be mentally harder than it looks , because you’re riding a perfect loop around one of the world’s biggest cities… yet never more than 30 minutes from warmth, trains, and an easy way home.
The question is simple:
Can you resist the temptation to quit — and finish the orbit?
What Is The 360?
The 360 is a self-supported gravel ultra that traces the wild outer edges of London.
It’s everything the city hides: hills, mud, abandoned tracks, eerie woods at 2am, and long quiet stretches where you forget you’re anywhere near civilisation, right until you cross a road and see the glow of the skyline again.
You’ll ride through along Kentish ridgelines, over the North Downs, across the Surrey heaths, conquer the Chilterns charging through Epping Forest and the tangled tracks connecting them all.
It’s a tour of everything London isn’t known for.
No feed zones.
No checkpoints.
No broom wagon.
Just you, your legs, your choices, and a GPX file.
The Stakes
Don’t be fooled by the comforting geometry of a circle.
This ride is a psychological knife-edge: you’re always close enough to escape, yet committed enough that quitting stings.
At almost any point you could bail.
A quick detour to a station > a train home > Hot food > a shower > your bed > done.
That’s the trap.
The 360 is a challenge of stubbornness as much as strength — a test of whether you can keep pedalling when the quiet voice says “you could be home in half an hour…”
Finishing means more because giving up would’ve been easy.
Completing the orbit is a decision you make dozens of times.
Route & Terrain
Distance: ~360 km
Elevation: ~4,400 m
Surface: 70% off-road (gravel, dirt, chalk, woodland, bridleway, farm track, canal)
Format: Self-supported | GPX-only navigation | Start & finish in Greenwich
Expect:
Fast gravel sectors
Slow, gritty woodland connectors
Ridgelines with huge views
Sleeper-class mud sections
Route passing tempting train stations
Sleep monsters
London’s unseen green belt, end to end
This isn’t technical MTB terrain — it’s the accumulation of roughness, grind, and mental fatigue that makes it hard.
The Spirit of The 360
Finishers talk about The 360 the way people talk about their first ultra: with a mixture of pride, disbelief, and a little bit of PTSD.
It’s an adventure disguised as a loop.
A test hidden in plain sight.
A full spectrum of emotions compressed into one orbit.
Complete it, and the map of London never looks the same again.
What You Get
Official GPX route
Digital Rider Pack (tips, strategy, bail-out points, water stops, night sections)
Tracker and results
No medals
No podium ceremony
Just a circle — and the challenge to complete it in under 24 hours.
Who Is It For?
The 360 is for:
Experienced gravel or endurance riders
First-time ultra riders wanting a serious but accessible challenge
Riders who enjoy navigating by GPX and being responsible for themselves
Anyone who loves the mental game as much as the physical one
This is not for:
Riders expecting aid stations
People who dislike mud
Riders who want a marked course
Anyone allergic to Type 2 Fun
Entry fee: £80 + £150 tracker deposit
(A £150 refundable tracker deposit applies, pay at entry or via the rider briefing link sent two weeks before the event, and it’s automatically refunded when you return the tracker.)
The 360 — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the start?
The ride starts and finishes in Greenwich, South East London, close to the Trafalgar Pub.
It’s an early start, so plan ahead.
- Local riders: roll in on the bike — the best way to begin a ride like this
- Coming from further afield: we strongly recommend staying overnight in a nearby hotel or B&B
Is there parking?
There’s no dedicated event parking. This is London — space is tight and restrictions are real.
Best option: use public transport or park further out and ride in. If you do drive, please check local restrictions carefully.
What’s the terrain like?
A proper mixed bag — exactly how London’s outer edges should be.
Expect:
- Gravel tracks and woodland trails
- Chalky climbs and flinty descents
- Farm tracks, towpaths, and the odd unavoidable road link
- A few “character-building” sections when it gets rough
It’s rideable throughout, but not always smooth. That’s the point.
What bike should I use?
A decent gravel bike or MTB — both will do the job.
Each has its pros and cons:
- Gravel bike: quicker on the smoother sections and road links
- MTB: more forgiving when things get rough, rooty, or loose
Truth is, it’s pretty much six of one, half a dozen of the other. I’ve ridden it on both and never felt one was massively “right” or “wrong”.
What matters most:
- Your bike is in good condition
- It’s been recently serviced
- You trust it when things get a bit rattly
If your gears are skipping or your brakes are questionable at the start… it’s going to be a long old lap of London.
Will I be riding with other trail users?
Yes, and plenty of them.
You’ll share sections with:
- Walkers
- Dog walkers
- Horse riders
- Other cyclists
Please ride respectfully, slow down when needed, and follow the Countryside Code.
We want to be welcomed back not talked about in the pub for the wrong reasons.
What kit should I carry?
This is a self-supported ride — you need to be able to look after yourself.
Essential kit:
- GPS device with the route loaded (Garmin/Wahoo etc.)
- Phone + battery pack
- Lights - you'll need a decent beam for at least 6 hours riding overnight
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Food and hydration
- Basic first aid
Bike spares:
- 2 inner tubes (even if tubeless)
- Pump or CO₂
- Tyre plugs / repair kit
- Chain link
- Brake pads if wet
- Rear mech hanger (strongly recommended)
If your bike isn’t in top condition at the start, it won’t magically improve halfway round.
What tyres should I run?
Run tyres suited to the conditions on the day.
Chances are it’ll be dry, so something like:
- 40–45mm gravel tyres
- Fast-rolling with a bit of bite , Needle Thread–style tread
You want something that rolls well on the faster sections but can still handle chalk, flint, and loose corners without feeling sketchy.
If it turns wet (it happens), you’ll want a bit more tread — but we’ll flag that closer to the time.
As ever:
- Tubeless strongly recommended
- Decent sidewall protection is your friend
This isn’t the day to experiment with tyres you don’t trust.
Is there a time limit?
Yes… and no.
If you’re riding at the sharp end, you’ll be aiming for a sub-22 hour total ride time, a proper test of pace, legs, and how little you’re willing to stop.
Others will take a different approach:
- Bikepack it
- Break it into sections
- Roll round and finish by the end of the weekend
Both are valid. Same route, very different experiences.
Just know what you’re setting out to do and pace yourself accordingly.
How do the trackers and deposits work?
Each rider is issued with a GPS tracker so we can monitor progress and safety.
- You’ll receive it at sign-on
- It must stay on and with you for the entire ride
- It allows us to track your progress and respond if needed
A refundable deposit is required for each tracker:
- Can be paid at sign-up or just before the event
- A payment link will be sent in the rider briefing
- Refunded once the tracker is returned
- Trackers must be returned by the end of the following week
If you scratch, you’ll still need to return your tracker as instructed to receive your deposit back.
No tracker back = no refund. Simple.