Off-Road Cycling Event
Gravel Grind West
Come West for 2023 and try out anyone of four event distances over gravel paths less travelled.
The route terrain varies suiting all off-road gravel and E bikes. Various categories prizes.
The
Bothy
16th September 2023
Start/Finish Westport
If you are new to gravel and want to see what gravel biking is all about or just want to try something and get away from the hustle and bustle of the main roads then try 70k BOTHY.
700m of climbing, 35% boreens, 30% gravel, 12% single track, and 20% Greenway
The route suits all off-road, gravel, and E-bikes
Wild
Nephin
16th September 2023
Start/Finish Westport
A 110 km bike adventure that is sure to give you food for the soul for the rest of the winter months.
This route has everything from stunning coastline, causeway crossings, stiff hills, the Furnace lakes, fire track, and open bog trails in the stunning Wild Nephin National park, the route is challenging, remote with amazing scenery.
1100m of climbing, 35% boreens, 43% gravel, 12% single track, and 9% Greenway. 1% of doubt !!
The route suits all off-road, gravel, and E-bikes
The wild nephin rocky
18th September 2022
Start/Finish Westport
A 145 km the BIG DAY out.
Looking for that experience that gives you the WOW factor leaving thrilled, exhausted but strangely satisfied.
1350m of climbing, 25% boreens, 55% gravel, 12% single track and 7% Greenway. 1% of Hike the bike !!
The route suits all off-road, gravel and E-bikes
A gravel ride on the Wild side
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Gravel Grind West
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