The 145k participants had to tackle the Skelp Blast course first, the 16.1k segment was by far the longest and hardest of the day. Skelp Blast segment 16.1k 1st Adrian Carroll Tullamore 42.30 2nd Aaron Buggle Clare 42.30 3rd Mark O Donnell Donegal 44.30 4th Juraj Holkovic Longford 44.33 5th Garth Mc Kee Down … Read more
Gravellers drawn to Westport. The third edition of Gravel Grind West was a thrilling gathering of gravel cycling enthusiasts from all corners of the country who converged in Westport for this exciting event. This year, the organizers provided participants with a fantastic array of choices, ensuring that riders of all skill levels and preferences could … Read more
Participants Briefing has been sent out via email, please READ carefully. Click this link: Gravel Grind West participant brief 2023 Here is a Traffic notice and summary of expected times at various locations. Traffic notice for Gravel Grind West weekend September 16th On Saturday 16th September, Gravel Grind West will take to the by roads, … Read more
Go on adventure with Gravel Grind West. Embrace the thrill of the unknown with Gravel Grind West, an exhilarating gravel biking extravaganza set to ignite Westport, the adventure capital of Ireland, on September 16th. This event is a rallying cry to rediscover the essence of cycling, encouraging riders to blaze new trails and unlock untamed … Read more
It’s been over a week since our epic adventure through Northern France, and now that the dust has settled, we finally have the chance to take a hilarious, introspective look back at the entire Paris Brest Paris event. At first, I didn’t give the results much more thought than a squirrel contemplating a bicycle, but … Read more
Training and preparing for Paris Brest Paris. (If you dont want to read the full story we have given a short synopsis at the bottom) This is our account of the training and preparation that we did, we are not saying its the perfect way to prepare but it suited us. So, who are we? … Read more
Gravel Grind West has something for you all. Multi distances Different gravel Types Strava segments Prizes Spot prizes Spiritual tracks Camping Photographers Hospitality Start line motivation Specular views Coillte forests National parks Wayward marked Burger Beer Finishers medal Event Tech top Event Buff After party entertainment Sign up here https://eventmaster.ie/event/0jDMHzqsA1 … Read more
You go into these events knowing you have skills, but you only really realize them when others are in trouble… I wouldn’t call myself a full-fledged bike mechanic, especially in today’s age of electronic gears and disc brakes. I am more old school, gear cables and rim brakes. I don’t know who spread the word, … Read more
Have you entered Gravel Grind West ? An EPIC weekend of Gravel awaits us on September 16th. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned warrior we have a distance to suit you. The 50k Shore (Can be completed on a road bike with sturdy tyres) The 75k Bothy The 110k Wild Nephin The Epic 145k … Read more
Embark on a visual journey like never before! Witness the magic of Gravel Grind West routes through the captivating Relive video. https://www.relive.cc/view/vPOpr7WkkRq Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of nature, the camaraderie of cyclists, and the triumph of conquering challenging terrains. Feel the adrenaline rush, the sweat, and the triumphs ever before they happen for … Read more
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