BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gravelton Rides - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gravelton Rides X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gravelton Rides REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T160000 DTSTAMP:20261007T123947Z CREATED:20260924T155205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T123947Z UID:16452-1794736800-1794758400@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The National Forest Explorer DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-national-forest-explorer-2026/ LOCATION:Grounds Cafe\, Hicks Lodge\, Moira Road\, Ashby-de-la-Zouch\, Leicestershire\, LE65 2UP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20251116_120159015-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T203000 DTSTAMP:20261007T123851Z CREATED:20261007T090114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T123851Z UID:17058-1795026600-1795033800@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:Dust n Darkness #1 DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/dust-n-darkness-1-2026/ LOCATION:Church Gates\, St Nicholas Church\, Alcester\, Butter Street\, B49 6AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PXL_20240219_192500890.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T160000 DTSTAMP:20261007T124056Z CREATED:20260924T160618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T124056Z UID:16460-1797069600-1797091200@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Crimble Bimble DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-crimble-bimble-2026/ LOCATION:Bobby’s Cafe\, Seven Meadows Rd\, Stratford Greenway\, Stratford-upon-Avon\, CV37 9LE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20251213_100307228-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270314T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270314T160000 DTSTAMP:20261007T124154Z CREATED:20260826T073219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T124154Z UID:15526-1805016600-1805040000@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The MMH DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-mmh-2027/ LOCATION:Wedges Bakery\, 495 School Road\, Hockley Heath\, Solihull\, B94 6RP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Road Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/the-mmh.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270320T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270320T160000 DTSTAMP:20261007T104255Z CREATED:20260919T114838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T104255Z UID:16130-1805536800-1805558400@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Spring Fling DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-spring-fling-2027/ LOCATION:Grounds Cafe\, Hicks Lodge\, Moira Road\, Ashby-de-la-Zouch\, Leicestershire\, LE65 2UP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260307_122839056-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270418T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270418T160000 DTSTAMP:20261005T160414Z CREATED:20260826T130436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T160414Z UID:15770-1808038800-1808064000@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Peaky Finder DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-peaky-finder-2027/ LOCATION:Visitors Centre\, Carsington Water\, Ashbourne\, Derbyshire\, DE6 1ST\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PXL_20260419_114901046-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270508T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270508T160000 DTSTAMP:20261005T160529Z CREATED:20260922T141942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T160529Z UID:16373-1809766800-1809792000@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Cannock Chaser DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-cannock-chaser-2027/ LOCATION:Grounds Cafe\, Birches Valley Forestry Centre\, Cannock Chase\, Rugeley\, WS15 2UQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260530_090021658.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270523T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260922T164444Z CREATED:20260922T160755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T164444Z UID:16415-1811066400-1811088000@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Winchcombe Wanderer DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-winchcombe-wanderer-2027/ LOCATION:Winchcombe War Memorial\, Abbey Terrace\, Winchcombe\, GL54 5LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/the-winchcombe-wanderer-header.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270605T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270605T170000 DTSTAMP:20260928T100414Z CREATED:20260927T135144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T100414Z UID:16706-1812189600-1812214800@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The FoD Plod (Gravelton Weekender) DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-fod-plod-2027/ LOCATION:Beechenhurst Cafe\, Forestry England Beechenhurst\, Forest of Dean\, Gloucestershire\, GL16 7EL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260613_093336776.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270606T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T094722Z CREATED:20260927T135855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T094722Z UID:16711-1812276000-1812297600@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Wye Valley Wander (Gravelton Weekender) DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-wye-valley-wander-2027/ LOCATION:Beechenhurst Cafe\, Forestry England Beechenhurst\, Forest of Dean\, Gloucestershire\, GL16 7EL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260614_094126026-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270711T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270711T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T124553Z CREATED:20260927T063556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T124553Z UID:16494-1815300000-1815321600@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:Ironbridge Gorgeous DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/ironbridge-gorgeous-2027/ LOCATION:No.92 Coffee\, Chapel Lane\, Severn Valley Country Park\, Bridgnorth\, WV15 6NG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260823_092932036-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270725T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260927T134242Z CREATED:20260923T154828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T134242Z UID:16435-1816509600-1816531200@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Sherwood Shakedown DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-sherwood-shakedown-2027/ LOCATION:Sherwood Pines Visitors Centre\, Sherwood Pines Forest Park\, Kings Clipstone\, Nottinghamshire\, NG21 9JL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/the-sherwood-shakedown-header-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270808T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270808T160000 DTSTAMP:20260927T072818Z CREATED:20260927T071312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T072818Z UID:16522-1817719200-1817740800@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Arrow Valley Allroad DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-arrow-valley-allroad-2027/ LOCATION:The Boathouse Cafe\, Battens Drive\, Arrow Valley Park\, Redditch\, B98 0LJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260809_091554725.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270822T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T124512Z CREATED:20260928T101151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T124512Z UID:16806-1818928800-1818950400@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:Wyre We Riding DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/wyre-we-riding-2027/ LOCATION:The Village Cafe\, The Old Parish Rooms\, Belbroughton\, Worcestershire\, DY9 9TL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260712_124748057.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270904T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270904T160000 DTSTAMP:20261002T141759Z CREATED:20261001T102459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T141759Z UID:16878-1820052000-1820073600@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:Glorious Gwydir (Gravelton Weekender) DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/glorious-gwydir-2027/ LOCATION:Glasdir Car Park\, Plas yn Dre\, Llanwrst\, LL26 0DF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PXL_20260222_104203225.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270905T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270905T160000 DTSTAMP:20261002T141736Z CREATED:20261001T170625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T141736Z UID:16907-1820138400-1820160000@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:Twin Llyn (Gravelton Weekender) DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/twin-llyn-2027/ LOCATION:Llyn Brenig Car Park\, Llyn Brenig Visitors Centre\, Cerrigydrudion\, Conwy\, LL21 9TT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PXL_20231007_095545154.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270919T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T124654Z CREATED:20260927T132051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T124654Z UID:16663-1821348000-1821369600@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Broadway Grinder DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-broadway-grinder-2027/ LOCATION:Broadway War Memorial\, The Green\, High Street\, Broadway\, WR12 7AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20251018_113412105-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271017T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T124719Z CREATED:20260927T073603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T124719Z UID:16535-1823767200-1823788800@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Brampton Valley Bash DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-brampton-valley-bash-2027/ LOCATION:Brixworth Country Park Bistro\, Brixworth Country Park\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN6 9DG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20260920_095756251.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271114T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T095934Z CREATED:20260925T123122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T095934Z UID:16485-1826186400-1826208000@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The National Forest Explorer DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-national-forest-explorer-2027/ LOCATION:Grounds Cafe\, Hicks Lodge\, Moira Road\, Ashby-de-la-Zouch\, Leicestershire\, LE65 2UP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20251116_120159015-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271211T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271211T160000 DTSTAMP:20260925T125854Z CREATED:20260925T122457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T125854Z UID:16479-1828519200-1828540800@gravelton-rides.co.uk SUMMARY:The Crimble Bimble DESCRIPTION:Ride Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Dust n Darkness is a #NewEvent that is my first mid-week ride and nightride too. It’s a format I’m trialling and if enough enjoy it\, we can add more throughout the winter until the season kicks off proper in March. I’ve put together a technical-free route with very low elevation that any capable rider can enjoy the thrill of 90 mins of riding in the dark. Obviously it will be probably be cold so dress appropriately and make sure you have good lights for at least 90 mins of riding. \n \n \n \n \n \n Need to Know \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry is FREE\, no need to register\, just turn upWe aim to roll @ 6.30pmGood lights are required. Min 600 lumens on the front + 90-120 mins battery Rear lights on fixed or pulse mode please NOT flashingEveryone is welcome.You agree to abide by my Code of Conduct and accept my Informal Group Ride Terms & Disclaimer otherwise don’t come.Be courteous to other road and trail users and share your space nicely. A bell is highly recommended.Please share your ride\, stories and pics afterwards. \n \n \n \n \n \n Main Route \n \n \n \n \n \n Distance: 30km (19 miles)Elevation: 289m (948ft) Dust n Darkness GPX  We roll out of Alcester High St and go off to Oversley Woods for a lap and a half before exiting via Exhall and heading back towards Alcester on a trail that parallels the A46. From here we eat up some tarmac to Great Alne for a loop on a couple more trails near Coughton then back to Great Alne to finish via a traffic-free path   \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking \n \n \n \n \n \n The nearest car park is Bleachfield St opposite the end of the High St. Other car parks and street parking are available too \n \n \n \n \n \n Refreshments \n \n \n \n \n \n If you need refreshments for this ride\, Alcester has a choice of shops\, supermarkets\, restaurants and pubs. Fill your boots. The ride won’t include a refreshment stop. URL:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/ride/the-crimble-bimble-2027/ LOCATION:Bobby’s Cafe\, Seven Meadows Rd\, Stratford Greenway\, Stratford-upon-Avon\, CV37 9LE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gravel Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gravelton-rides.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PXL_20251213_100307228-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Paul P":MAILTO:paul@gravelton-rides.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR