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Grit Grrrls Ride 25th October

🍂 Attenborough Adventure Loop 🚲

A 43km autumn adventure taking us from riverside gravel trails and quiet country lanes to muddy woodland bridleways, open countryside and plenty of gorgeous views along the way.

We’ll start at Attenborough Nature Reserve, following the river on lovely meandering gravel trails all the way towards Sawley Marina. From there, we’ll leave the river behind for a while and head out onto quiet country lanes, riding through beautiful open fields as we make our way towards Kegworth.

There’s a short section on a busier road here before we’re back onto the fun stuff — bumpy bridleways, muddy trails and proper countryside riding 🌿

From Kegworth we’ll head towards Thrumpton, picking up more bridleways before making our way into Clifton Woods. With the colder, wetter months arriving, there’s a good chance the trails will be a little muddy and wild — so expect a bit of splashing and getting your bike dirty! 😂

We’ll follow the river through the woods and eventually loop back into Attenborough Nature Reserve from the other side.

And because we like a ride with a reward… ☕️🍰

We’ll stop at the Heritage Canal Centre for a well-earned café stop towards the end of the ride, before heading back to the start.

🚲 The ride

📏 43km

🌳 Riverside trails, bridleways & quiet lanes

🌿 Countryside, woodland & river views

🍂 Potentially muddy autumn trails

☕️ Café stop at the Heritage Canal Centre

💛 No-drop, social pace

Who is this suitable for?

This is a longer ride, so you’ll need to be comfortable riding 43km and spending a good chunk of the day on the bike. There are some bumpy and potentially muddy sections, so a bike suitable for off-road riding is recommended.

Come prepared for a bit of everything — beautiful views, good chats, muddy bikes and a proper little adventure. 🚲🍂

Bring plenty of water and snacks.

Fancy a 43km autumn adventure? Come ride with us. 💛

Quick Overview:

⏰ Time: 9.15am for a 9.30am roll out.

Approx. 4hrs

📍Meeting point: Attenborough Nature Reserve. NG9 6DY. Parking up to 4hrs is £4 or park for free at Chilwell Retail Park

🚲 Distance: 43km

🥵 Elevation: 200m

🏞️ Terrain Summary: Woodland, gravel, canal towpath, river path, tarmac quiet road.

💨 Pace: Party pace - No drop, inclusive space

Cafe stop: Cafe Blue, Canalside Heritage Centre

What to bring: Helmet, inner tubes, pump, snacks, water, layers

Bike type: Gravel / MTB recommended

Route GPX:

Komoot:

https://www.komoot.com/tour/3321405811?share_token=a3QfJwP7xy1NuV4y18yggxnpVOI92xV27d1v4uMQPNimDhgoIQ&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=4847472809865 (https://www.komoot.com/tour/3321405811?share_token=a3QfJwP7xy1NuV4y18yggxnpVOI92xV27d1v4uMQPNimDhgoIQ&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=4847472809865)

Garmin:

https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/520305696 (https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/520305696)

Description supplied by the event organiser.