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Join us on a pre-event shake-out ride as we get ready for Backroads Gravel on August 8, 2026.
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Backroads Gravel - Shakeout Rides!
Getting ready for Backroads Gravel? Come join us for a fun, supportive pre‑race shakeout ride, designed to help you get to the start line feeling confident, prepared, and connected.
Ride Dates
• Saturday 27 June – 2:00pm Meet at Darlington Tennis Courts 15min prior
• Sunday 19 July – 9:00am - Meet at Darlington Tennis Courts 15min prior, Coffee after at The Little Nook Cafe, Darlington.
What to expect:
✔️ Social gravel ride on the Heritage Loop (~40km)
✔️ Basic bike safety checks
✔️ Tyre pressure recommendations for Gravel Riding
✔️ What to wear on race day
✔️ What to carry during the event
✔️ Nutrition & hydration tips
✔️ How to fix a flat tyre
✔️ Race-day strategy & pacing advice
✔️ Course insights + rider Q&A
Who’s it for?
All abilities - whether you’re already entered in Backroads Gravel or thinking about it and want to feel more prepared.
Why join?
We’re all about creating a welcoming, supportive space to build confidence, share knowledge, and connect with others before race day.
No gravel bike? No worries!
We can point you towards hire options and your local bike shop to get you set up.
👉 Come ride, learn, and feel ready for race day!