Overview

Great British Gravel Rides pays homage to the very best gravel cycling across England, Scotland and Wales. Markus Stitz has curated a collection of 26 routes across Britain – each a favourite route of a passionate gravel cyclist. You can join round-the-world cycling men’s record holder Mark Beaumont in East Lothian, experience a different side of East Anglia with ultra-endurance racers and GBDURO20 winners Josh Ibbett and Gail Brown, embark on a coast-to-coast trip across Scotland with round-the-world cycling women’s record holder Jenny Graham, or see the best of the Scottish Borders with diversity in cycling champion Aneela McKenna. Each route gives an insight into what each cyclist loves about gravel riding – what inspires and motivates them – and why they believe it qualifies as one of Britain’s best gravel rides. A detailed route description of the trail is then provided, including interesting information about the local area, exactly what to expect on the route, details on the best places and attractions to explore, recommendations for the best local cafes and pubs and a list of local bike shops, should they be needed. With inspiring photography showcasing some of the best gravel trails in the UK, as well as bespoke maps and downloadable GPX files for each route, this is the essential companion for any gravel rider. Whether you want a challenging pedal through the country’s awe-inspiring landscapes or a more leisurely day out in the saddle, let Great British Gravel Rides help you explore the best gravel cycling of Great Britain – your adventure begins here!

Full Product Details

Author:   Markus Stitz
Publisher:   Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9781839811265

ISBN 10:   1839811269
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   07 July 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction – Why a book about gravel riding in Britain? Acknowledgments What is a Great British gravel ride? Prepare your own adventure The bike Getting to a route Prepare your bike Choose your clothing Other kit Safety Legalities and access SCOTLAND 01 Coast-to-coast gravel adventure JENNY GRAHAM 02 In search of gravel on the Monega Pass NAOMI FREIREICH 03 A tour of Highland Perthshire RICHARD PEARSON 04 Maelstrom gravel STEVEN GROOM 05 Lomond Hills gravel LOUISE CHAVARIE 06 Gravelfoyle KERRY MACPHEE 07 Clacks gravel WALTER HAMILTON 08 Explore Your Boundaries: East Lothian MARK BEAUMONT 09 Mòr Tweed Valley gravel ANEELA MCKENNA 10 Raiders gravel ESTHER TACKE AND WARREN SAUNDERS NORTHERN ENGLAND 11 Tyne and Wear gravel OLLY TOWNSEND AND FRANCIS KING 12 Lakes gravel JAIMI WILSON 13 Buzzard loop GUY KESTEVEN 14 Packhorse gravel EMMA OSENTON 15 Pannier gravel STEFAN AMATO SOUTHERN ENGLAND 16 Further East JOSH IBBETT AND GAIL BROWN 17 Windmill gravel GRANT WILDMAN 18 Cotswold gravel EMMA KINGSTON 19 London gravel DALILA LECKY 20 Not the South Downs Way! RORY HITCHENS 21 Mint Sauce gravel JO BURT 22 Jurassic gravel CHARLIE HOBBS 23 A taste of the East Devon Trail KATHERINE MOORE WALES 24 Twmpa gravel tour ANDY DIX 25 A Gritfest in the Cambrian Mountains MATT PAGE BONUS ROUTE 26 Deer Island gravel MARKUS STITZ Reading list Websites Events Guided gravel rides

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Author Information

Markus Stitz is a German-born route designer, filmmaker, photographer and writer, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He caught the adventure bug while living in New Zealand and has explored Great Britain extensively since he moved here in 2009. After cycling 34,000 kilometres around the world on a single-speed mountain bike he founded Bikepacking Scotland and has worked across Scotland, designing gravel and bikepacking routes for Wild About Argyll, Perthshire Gravel, Visit East Lothian and the Cateran Ecomuseum. Markus is an ultra-endurance racer, with three successful finishes of the Highland Trail 550, along with single finishes of the Silk Road Mountain Race and the Atlas Mountain Race. Markus’s writing has appeared in a wide variety of magazines and online publications including Singletrack, Cycling UK, Cranked, CyclingTips and Yellow Jersey; he also co-edited Big Rides: Great Britain & Ireland. Great British Gravel Rides is his first solo book. markusstitz.com bikepackingscotland.com

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