Get ready to tackle the winter gravel roads of Betws Y Coed on 22nd February 2026 in our Sonder Winter Gravel Series - it's going to be epic!
Sonder Winter Gravel Series - Betws Y Coed
Come join us for the Sonder Winter Gravel Series! During the winter months, even the most hardy and adventurous off-road riders can sometimes need a little extra encouragement to get out and pedal! Whether that be the promise of tasty snacks in a warm shop at the end of a muddy spin round the local trails, or swapping adventure tales with the rider next to you to take your mind off your numb fingers...we've got you covered with our Sonder Winter Gravel Series!
The ride will start from Alpkit Betws Y Coed located in some of the best cycling locations in the UK. Starting at 10am lasting 3-5 hours or whenever your done, no pressure it's all about enjoying the ride.
A GPX file of the route will be sent out to all participants who have confirmed their booking through Eventbrite, on the Thursday before the event.
The route can be completed fast or at your own pace, we encourage those of all abilities to take part and have lots of fun! Just remember, this is a social ride with gravel enthusiasts and you are fully self-supported. Please come equipped with everything you would bring on a solo ride (including a helmet) and be aware that the very nature of being self-supported means you are your own mechanic for this ride, so although we all hope it won't happen... be prepared to fix a puncture by the side of the trail or handle anything else that may occur en route! Please be aware there may be some HIKE-A-BIKE sections.
Also bear in mind that the weather can be changeable at this time of year, so please dress accordingly to the forecast to ensure you stay warm and comfortable for the duration of the event. (We also recommend bringing a spare set of clothes for travelling home as you may get wet and muddy!)
Back at Alpkit there will be cakes and weather-specific refreshments (the soup went down a treat last year) and plenty of time to chat bikes, routes and all things adventure with staff and fellow riders.
Tickets will be £7 and all proceeds will be donated to the Alpkit Foundation.
Hope to see you there!
Event added by: billy1979
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