Destination Gravel 2026
📍 East Sussex, United Kingdom
gravel
Date
5 July 2026
Distance
50km · 100km
Difficulty
gravel
Salisbury Plain Autumn Epic
South England, United Kingdom · 3 October 2026
Difficulty: 3/5 — Hard
This 92km gravel epic on Salisbury Plain features 1,200m of climbing over varied terrain including tank tracks, fire roads, and singletrack through woods. It's a moderately difficult ride, offering a solid challenge for regular gravel cyclists.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 92km
- Elevation
- 1,200 m
- Surface
- gravel, singletrack, dirt, tarmac
- Typical W/kg
- 2.5–3.5
Rider fit
Who it's for
This event is for regular cyclists looking for a challenging gravel ride with varied terrain and decent elevation, expecting to finish within 4-7 hours.
Who will struggle
Beginners or those new to off-road riding will find the distance, elevation, and technical sections, especially if wet, quite challenging.
Training focus
Training should focus on endurance for long distances, consistent climbing ability, and bike handling skills for varied gravel and muddy conditions.
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FAQs
What are the available route distances?+
There are two main routes: a long route covering 92km with 1,200m of elevation, and a medium route of 60km with 1,050m of elevation.
What kind of terrain can riders expect?+
The route features varied off-road terrain, including tank tracks, wide fire roads, and singletrack through woods, with some backroads. Conditions can include mud, deep puddles, and ruts.
What type of bike and tires are recommended for this event?+
Gravel bikes are ideal for this route, though a hardtail mountain bike would also be suitable. All-round tires between 35-45mm are recommended unless conditions are very wet.
What support is provided during the ride?+
Riders receive a fully signed route, accurate GPX files, mechanics at the rider village and feed stops, rider support vans, and checkpoints with proper food, tea, coffee, cake, sandwiches, and crisps.
What is the overall difficulty of the long route?+
The long route is rated as moderately difficult (3 out of 5 stars), suitable for regular riders with some training, featuring a mix of terrain and elevation with some tricky sections but no overly challenging climbs.
What are the timings for the event day?+
On October 3rd, the ride village opens at 7:45 AM, with starts between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM. The rider village closes at 6:00 PM.