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
Easy (but quite long): 48km – to shorten the route just check a map. If you’ve been interned at Center Parcs and you happen to have a bike with you, then plan your escape, there are good local rides to be had. This circuit builds on the trail orbiting the security fence, which might keep you happy for one or maybe two short laps but … Continue reading Center Parcs Woburn Forest
First of the popular “Lost Lanes” guidebook series focused on rides that were an easy escape from London. Thameslink trains to Bedford put you within reach of all the rides in this blog. It takes just an hour to reach Flitwick station from central London, putting you deep into ‘Lost Lane’ territory. Here are two rides that start and end at the station. A road … Continue reading Lost Lanes in Bedfordshire
Medium: although it’s nearly 50km, the route has no climbing, allow 2+ hours. The Grand Union Canal towpath can form the basis for plenty of rides. After riding north west through Wolverton, the pretty village of Cosgrove is easily reached, crossing the famous Iron Trunk Aqueduct along the way. From here we can come back along Sustrans Route 6, its fast gravel*, gently running downhill … Continue reading Cosgrove
Gotta catch em all Frustrating isn’t it, we often find a great section that needs a deviation or road stretch, or perhaps it doesn’t really go anywhere. I leave it to you to figure out how you can weave these segments into your ride, after all that’s part of the fun. Continue reading Gravel Hits
Quick: 25k, 1hr 15mins This is a short gravel ride, that is ridable 100% every day of the year. Many small variations are possible, and the route is good in reverse. It includes some climbing and downhill, riding clockwise makes for slightly gentler climbs and faster rolling. The route: After taking advantage of the twisty descent through rectory wood follow Sustrans 51 to the forest … Continue reading Gravel Blast
Cranfield Cycling 