Hidden Tracks Cycling

15/01/2025

Think of this as a bucket list for rides you truly want to complete this year.

Dreaming of cycling to Paris, exploring the Badlands, enjoying a day in the countryside, or speeding down to Brighton or Whitstable? There's a smorgasbord of gravel rides and adventures for every skill level on the website.

So, create your "do-it" list of rides today and get pedalling toward those goals!

14/01/2025

Sometimes the shortest route to happiness is admitting you're wrong and heading straight to the pub."

13/01/2025

Walk!!! - nah, never, next time you're faced with a steep climb, attack it, embrace it and convince yourself you can do it, oh, and if it’s in a cyclocross race, just pause a tad at the top…such a popular move.

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

"Get Off Your Phone" – It’s the command of the month!

Step away from the screen, hop on your bike, and leave your 21st-century worries behind.

Better yet, join me for a 5-day gravel extravaganza in the Gorafe Badlands. No mobile connection, just raw adventure, breathtaking landscapes, and the thrill of the ride. Are you ready to unplug and reconnect with nature? 🚴🌄

11/01/2025

You can get a little too close to nature.😀

10/01/2025

Be Yourself (but maybe a little faster ?)

Forget all that "authenticity" nonsense. True self-expression is finding the most challenging gravel road and nailing it.

Let the wind whip through your hair (and beard, if you have one), taste the grit between your teeth, and keep the grin on your muddy face...

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09/01/2025

7 days, 6 stages, one unforgettable adventure.

Gravel grind across the Channel from London to Paris, Experience the thrill of the open road, explore hidden gems, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Book your adventure now!

09/01/2025

Seems all the Sunday journos are obsessed with making readers better people in 2025. The newspapers are packed with useful if slightly condescending, hints, tips, and suggestions to make your 2025 earth-shatteringly brilliant, awesome, sick - insert the correct word for your age group.

If they can do it, so can I. Look out for my daily tip to change your life…

Day 1- 'Don't fret about lost sleep' - go gravel lamping. Night gravel riding is a huge adventure.

Watch out for another 49 odes and bonne mots

27/12/2024

A little light goes a long way!

This sliver of silvery light brightened a gravel ride on a dull wintery morning.

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26/12/2024

Sod skiing - too cold, can't wait to be exploring the Badlands again in the warm spring sunshine of Southern Spain. ☀️

26/12/2024

"Exploring the beauty of Southern Spain, one gravel road at a time."

25/12/2024

Christmas trees au natural - Happy Christmas everyone !

18/12/2024

Landrace next year?

Oh yes, here's next year's series of day rides to the seaside, and an extra special challenge - London to Paris in 3 days - you up for it?

All rides up and ready to enter.

16/12/2024

Two Great Gravel Adventures for Spring
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14/12/2024

Entries are NOW OPEN!

Southern Grit - A thrilling 110km or 80km gravel adventure through the picturesque South London countryside.

What to expect:

Iconic Herne Hill Velodrome start/finish
Coffee & Croissant to fuel your ride
Mid-ride feed station
Post-ride beer & pizza to celebrate your achievement
Sign up now and get ready to GRIT it out!

https://linktr.ee/charliecycleguide

14/12/2024

Entries are NOW OPEN!

Southern Grit - A thrilling 110km or 80km gravel adventure through the picturesque South London countryside.

What to expect:

Iconic Hene Hill Velodrome start/finish
Coffee & Croissant to fuel your ride
Mid-ride feed station
Post-ride beer & pizza to celebrate your achievement
Sign up now and get ready to GRIT it out!

Sign up - link in bio

12/12/2024

7 days of epic gravel riding from London to Paris next May, exploring Kent and Picardy en route to Paris.

Starting from central London we'll meander along bridleways, farm tracks, woodland trails, cliff paths, byways, Roman roads, vélos verts, country lanes, and even a cobbled sector or two.

Fully guided and supported, with stays in comfortable hotels along the way – this is a proper gravel adventure!

Check out the route, full details; https://hiddentrackscycling.co.uk/pages/a-trail-of-two-cities

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