Gravelfoyle
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A Gravel cycle around Loch Ard Forest in the Trossachs of Scotland.
Aberfoyle is recognised as one of the best areas in the UK for Gravel cycling – AKA Gravelfoyle.
This cycle follows well established gravel roads around Loch Ard Forest. A Strava route for the event is available to logged-in members.
The event might appear short, but we will be on rough ground with a fair bit of climbing. A reasonable level of fitness and confidence on tricky surfaces is required.
A gravel or mountain bike is best suited for this event. However, any other kind of bike with wide tyres should be fine. It is essential that your brakes are in good order.
A good idea of what to expect would be on the upcoming ODL event:
https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/whitelee-windfarm-gravel-cycle-230430
This is a group cycle, and nobody will get left behind or find themselves cycling alone.
There will be two leaders for this event, myself, and Douglas. Both of us will have GPS devices and able to guide the group along the way.
This is one of the most scenic areas in Scotland and a great place to enjoy a days cycling on forest tracks and quiet roads.
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All pictures taken by Brendan70
What to bring
Bike: A gravel type bike, a mountain bike, a hybrid or any other bike with reasonably "chunky" tyres. If you want any advice about bike suitability please message me via Outdoorlads.
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one
Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike or in a daysack/bladder
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded.
Sun cream: take care, even on overcast days
Bike lights: be seen and safe
Storage: small day-sack or a bag on your bike
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies
Food & drink
This cycle is well away from any shops, so we need to be self sufficient. Two water bottles and lots of snacks are essential.