Pick n Mix vol. 2

Feeling inspired we’re releasing a real mixed bag of rides to keep the legs moving this January!

With a great selection of rides from the UK, including two from the list of official climbs list, there is a little bit of something for everyone.

We’ve also added the Passo Di Gavia, which stands at 2,621 metres above sea level and is one of THE iconic Italian climbs.

Make sure you check out the Wombat Gravel Loop for something a bit different through the Aussie bush. Keep an eye out for the car leaving the petrol station, he doesn’t see seem to see you!

BREKKEKRYSSET TO SKAR AND BACK

Maridalen is a popular location for cycling in Oslo since it has relatively little traffic. The route passed Maridalsvannet which is the main freshwater supply for Oslo city. The course is relatively flat and the road ends at Skar. From Skar it is a short and easy hike to Øyungen Lake which is an excellent stop for barbecues, swimming, and camping.

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16.76km
DISTANCE
00:31:53
DURATION
153m
ELEVATION

PASSO DI GAVIA FROM PONTE DI LEGNO

The Gavia is a high mountain pass in the Italian Alps. It is the tenth highest paved road in the Alps. The pass lies in the Lombardy region and divides the province of Sondrio to the north and the province of Brescia to the south. At an average gradient of 8% and with some sections of 16-17%, your legs and lungs are in for a tough workout. Your reward is some of the most stunning video footage in the Fulgaz library.

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19.67km
DISTANCE
02:17:07
DURATION
1391m
ELEVATION

GATESHEAD EXPLORER

Ride from Blackhill, near to Consett, to Shotley Bridge, and then follow the River Derwent to Gateshead. Turn south and then west, riding along parts of the Coast to Coast cycle route, eventually returning to your starting point at Blackhill. Shotley Bridge became home to 20 families of German bladesmiths in the late 1680s, attracted by the local ironstone reserves and the soft waters of the River Derwent, and the Anglicised names of some of the families are preserved in local street names. You will pass Oley Meadows (from the Ohlig family) soon after the start of the ride.

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53.5km
DISTANCE
2:16:16
DURATION
484m
ELEVATION

OC-25 INKPEN HILL

Inkpen Hill, or more correctly Coombe Gibbet (Official Climbs #25), is a short steep climb in a sleepy corner of Berkshire. You can count the many thatched roofs during your ride along deserted country lanes, enjoying the blue skies and a fine summer's day. At the top of the hill, just visible directly ahead before you begin the final climb, is Coombe Gibbet, where the caged bodies of wrong-do'ers were hanged on public display, left to rot as a deterrent to others. Thankfully that gruesome practice finished in the early 19th century, and you have nothing to worry about in today's civilised English society as you struggle up the near-20% climb to return to your starting point.

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33.28km
DISTANCE
1:22:25
DURATION
369m
ELEVATION

DERWENT RESERVOIR

A tour of the Derwent Reservoir from Blackhill, near to Consett. The first 17Km/11 miles of this ride are off-road, climbing westwards along the Coast to Coast cycle route to the former railway station at Parkhead. Rest your legs on the fast descent to Edmundbyers with the reservoir finally coming into view at around 25Km/15 miles.

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49.62km
DISTANCE
2:25:34
DURATION
687m
ELEVATION

OC-24 STREATLEY HILL

The steep ramps around this rolling course will warm you up nicely for the main event, Streatley Hill (Official Climbs #24). It is used in local clubs' Hill Climb trials who start a short way up, just as the gradient reaches its maximum of around 18%. Watch out for the pheasants soon after you start the Crows Hill climb.

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16.49km
DISTANCE
0:48:04
DURATION
311m
ELEVATION

PARKHEAD RETURN

This ride starts in Blackhill, near to Consett, and follows the Coast to Coast cycle route towards the Parkhead station (cafe). Cross the Hownsgill Viaduct, 46m/150 feet above Hown's Gill, pass the wartime Salters Gate Ammunition depot and then Waskerley before turning around at Parkhead. The disused railway track used to transport coal and limestone to the Consett Steel works. There is a headwind, no matter which way you ride.

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34.44km
DISTANCE
01:38:49
DURATION
339m
ELEVATION

CASTLE HILL

Starting in the village of Honley near Huddersfield, this gentle rolling ride takes in one of the prominent local landmarks of Huddersfield, Victoria Tower known locally as Castle Hill. The climb up to the Tower offers a number of double figure gradients but averages at 7% from the valley floor.

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22.05km
DISTANCE
1:04:23
DURATION
486m
ELEVATION

THE CROWN 10 TT COURSE

A 10 mile rolling time trial route used by local clubs.

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15.89km
DISTANCE
0:29:32
DURATION
105m
ELEVATION

TO THE LABORATORIES

Starting in East Ipswich and running the gauntlet of St Augustine's roundabout then heading through Bucklesham, past the Suffolk showground, Shannon Inn and the primary school. Then into Brightwell and to face my nemesis that is the short turning hill, fairly normal apart from when carrying a full ruck sack and a tractor or over sized school run Porsche on your tail! A quick burn by the side of the dual carriageway before a quick up and under to the gates that lead to BT Adastral Park.

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21.43km
DISTANCE
0:50:10
DURATION
137m
ELEVATION

WOMBAT GRAVEL LOOP

Enjoy a steady gravel ride through old growth native Blackwoods on this loop which is 95% gravel towards the Wombat forest. Warm up on the flat and enjoy some lumpy steady climbs before sprinting for the finish - and look out for the car exiting the servo - I don't think he's seen you ...

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24.75km
DISTANCE
00:59:41
DURATION
447m
ELEVATION