Long: 5-6 hours. Remember when the magazines always had a “killer loop” This is a big ride. It reaches some nice sectors that are beyond the scope of the normal 2 hours or so from Cranfield. Taking a direct line to get to the further reaches is still worthwhile, may reduce the time needed, but would still need good legs. The ride can be followed … Continue reading 100k Gravel Ride
Medium: 43km, a 2 hour ride, which is easily extended in the woods Everyone goes to Woburn with their mountain bike. Sure why not. But there are interesting routes to get there, which on a gravel bike are really enjoyable to ride. And then when you get to Woburn it turns out the gravel bike is also great fun on the easy trails there. There … Continue reading Woburn Backroads
Fun ride, whatever the weather. Continue reading Wet Weather Ride
Medium: 67km, sounds a long way but it’s not too difficult, the ride will still need 3+ hours to complete. South of Bedford the treelined Greensands ridge rises up from the fields. Here are some of the most continuous gravel trails in the county. Subtle inclines make this a clockwise preferred route, that can be as fast and loose as you want to make it. … Continue reading Long, straight and gritty
Long: 59km, 400m ascent, plus getting to the stat and finish so 100km+ The Greensands cycle way is an official state sponsored route (it has signs). The GCW runs from Leighton Buzzard in the west to Sandy on the eastern boundary, following one of the counties most pronounced (very subtle) geological features. At 59km this isn’t long by any means, but it’s end to end, … Continue reading Greensands Cycle Way
Medium: 62km A nice ride for a whole morning or afternoon One of the nicest things about starting your ride in Cranfield is that it’s possible to head out in any direction and find a route that avoids the busy roads and heavy traffic. This ride leads out to the north and west. It is a ride with lots of potential for variation and if … Continue reading Northamptonshire Dip
Cranfield Cycling 