The Gravel Ride Series or GRS is a collective of epic one-day gravel rides in Ireland, designed with adventure in mind and guaranteed to leave lasting memories.
Base Camp
The historic Glenmalure valley is our base for the GRS Wicklow, home to the infamous Glenmalure Lodge and Bosca Beatha Sauna.
Route Options
- GRS Classic – 100km, 3145m
- GRS Tour – 65km, 2200m
- GRS Intro – 40km, 1230m
What’s Included
All rides are GPS tracked so your loved ones can follow your progress.
The feed stations are absolutely loaded with treats, we’ve even got beer!
The route is fully way marked and well marshalled, with full medical cover.
There is a finisher’s medal and tee shirt for all participants.
Schedule
Friday 17th Oct
- Car parks open – 12pm
- Registration – 7pm to 9pm
- Live Music – 8pm
Saturday 18th Oct
- Registration – 8am to 10am
- Start Time – All events depart at 10.30am
- Cut off times apply
Feed Stations
Located at 20km, 40km, 60km, 80km.
More Details
Sauna
Relax pre or post event with a sauna and dip in the Avonbeg River, book here.
Route Marking and Tracking
Each route will be fully marked with sign posts and leader tape. There will be marshals at major junctions only. Riders will be issued with a GPS tracker at registration.
Bikes
You can enter on any type of bike, gravel, cyclocross, mtb and ebikes. Your bike should be in perfect working order and you should carry spare tubes, a pump and multitool. You can also rent a gravel bike from Biking.ie here.
Parking and Directions
Please respect our neighbours, drive slowly on approach roads to the venue and use official car parks only, please do not park along the road side.
Event added by: billy1979
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