The dusty gravelier is a gravel bike sportive setting off from the Ashcombe village club travelling through Haldon forest park and the surrounding area. Although the event is a sportive and not a race there will be timed segments along the way just to keep you on your toes, battle it out for the segment wins or just have a relaxed ride around the course, it's your choice. 

There will be two distance options, the eaiser 35 mile loop or the harder 60 mile loop. Both distances will challenge your fitness due to the undulating hills that surround the venue but these will be rewarded with lots of flowing fireroads and country lanes, of course the obligatory feed stops along the way will keep you fuelled throughthe event. 

We will  be starting riders off in small waves from 9am and it really doesnt matter which length ride you are doing as the first few miles are all shared in between both courses.

You are welcome to ride whatever bike you like although e-bikes will not be eligable for any timed stages, the course is suited to gravel/xc bikes and covers lots of off road sections so please be mindful of that before entering.