Solstice Gravel
Gravel/CX MTB bikes | 80 km/50 miles | 1000m/3400ft
Date: 19th July
Ok, so not the actual Solstice but still enjoy the long warm Summer days on your Gravel Bike.
Head off from Activ Cycles Ashford store across the downs, through woods and orchards to Bridge, before crossing the A2 to join the North Down Way across the chalk hills.
Head south through the quiet lanes and woods towards Lyminge before following the ridge of the Downs back to Ashford, a perfect day out in the saddle.
A well-stocked feed station awaits you midway, staffed with an Activ Cycles mechanic to assist with emergency bike maintenance needs.
Highlights
- A mix of car-free trails, bridleways, and byways seamlessly connected by quiet country lanes.
- Ride through quiet villages, woodland and orchards.
- Recharge at the generously stocked feed station at the halfway point.
- Assistance from the expert mechanics at Activ Cycles and the start and midway feed station.
Ride Details
- Date: Saturday 19th July.
- Start and Finish: Activ Cycles, Unit 1&2 Kingfisher Business Park< Henwood Est, Ashford TN24 8DG.
- Start time: 09:00 - Finish closes 18:00
- Distance: 80 km.
- Climb: 1000 m.
- Percentage off-road: 55%.
- Trail surface: Natural, Gravel, Cycle Paths, Single Track.
What is included in the price?
- Coffee to get you going.
- GPX route maps.
- Feed station midway.
- Activ Cycles pre-ride fettling.
Is this ride for me?
This is a tough 'Moderate' ride verging on 'Challenging' grade so suitable for those who ride fairly frequently and have some experience riding off-road.
The route is on 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.
Is my bike OK for this ride?
Suitable for MTB, gravel, cyclocross bikes and off-road e-bikes.