Grundig 180 Gravel Race

Details

access_time Sunday 2nd June 2024

place Newnham Park

supervised_user_circle Hosted by South West Mountain Biking

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linkwww.swxcseries.co.uk

The Grundig 180 is a three-hour gravel race held at Newnham Park, Plymouth.

This park boasts a storied history with its cross-country mountain biking trails dating back decades, most notably the Grundig World Cup races of the '90s.

In homage to these historic races, we utilize some of the original tracks once ridden by legends like John Tomac, Ned Overend, David "Tinker" Juarez, and British national icon Nick Craig. Many of the '90s cross-country tracks still exist at Newnham in various forms and are incorporated into current events. While modern cross-country bikes may not fully honor these magnificent tracks, additional technical lines have been introduced over time to meet the demands of contemporary racing, preserving the venue's core essence. The emergence of the gravel riding genre has made these tracks ideal for our purposes, leading us to design a course that includes iconic Grundig sections and utilizes Newnham's extensive network of gravel roads.

The course spans 5.5 miles, featuring an abundance of hard-packed fire roads and singletrack. Participants can select from various categories based on age, and we've introduced a "retro bike" category for those who wish to experience the course on a vintage mountain bike, testing its mettle at this proven venue.

Gravel