Gravel Escape

EXPERIENCE AN INCREDIBLE LAP OF SUSSEX OR ICONIC RIDE THROUGH THE PEAK DISTRICT

100, 150, 200 | SUSSEX OR SHEFFIELD

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WHAT IS GRAVEL ESCAPE?

Ride a stunning lap of Sussex, completing a challenging 100, 150 or 200km.

Or take on a breathtaking ride through the Peak District taking in all the iconic landmarks.

Starting and finishing in Lewes, or the heart of Sheffield, you can escape traffic and noise, and enjoy the best gravel and off-road paths these two locations have to offer.

Take in the South Downs Way at Sussex or the Peak District at Sheffield. Cross networks of disused railway lines now covered in champagne gravel, plus epic forest trails, and lesser ridden country lanes that knit the route together, all in a day.

THE EVENTS

CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE AND ENJOY AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY IN THE SADDLE

SUSSEX 12.6.27

This event takes in all the best gravel riding that Sussex can offer, with extremely varied routes, amazing views and a huge sense of achievement.

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SHEFFIELD 19.9.27

An undulating and challenging Tour of the Peak District. You’ll experience all types of gravel, flowy forestry trails, breathing views and small country lanes.

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WHAT THEY SAID IN 2026

IN JUNE 2026 WE HELD A PILOT EVENT. HERE'S WHAT OUR RIDERS SAID.

"Loved the entire event. A brilliant day on the bike."

STEVE

"The event was really well organised, the regular food stops with “real food” were very welcome and the knowledge there was mechanical support and even a broom wagon was very good to know, even if not needed"

CLAIRE

"Very well organised, the website and rider pack was great, lots of info, we were kept well informed throughout the entry and pre event. There was everything we needed to know. The amount of event support and feed stops was a lot more than I expected for a free/ test event. Well done. The finishing beer was great."

STUART

"Great route without being overly challenged. Well organised. Good selection of food and appreciated the beers at the end. Also thanks for the weather 🤣Good communication in the run up to the event also. "

RICK

"No nonsense - all vibes. "

ALEX

"Excellent event organisation, clear and timely communications in the run up to the event. Event staff all super friendly and fun and the trails were fast and perfectly curated for high pace group riding."

ELAINE

"There were so many amazing lanes and great gravel tracks, all completely new to me. The level of difficulty was also about right for a regular club rider (I have only done about 3000km this year so far, and the last climb was a bit testing but that much more rewarding)."

ANDREJ

"Very well organised event with a really good vibe and great feed stops."

NICKY

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