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GravelEndurance.com is a UK-based blog for beginner & intermediate gravel cyclists aged 50+. Ride smarter, get fitter, and explore routes, gear, training, events, & recovery tips—because adventure doesn’t end at 50, it just gets better.

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Subscribe to Gravel's Substack My personal Substack. Click to read Gravel's Substack, by Gravel Endurance, a Substack publication. Launched 3 hours ago.

Gravel's Substack beyondtarmac.substack.com/subscribe?pa... I've created a email newsletter on Substack taling all things gravel cycling and bikepacking. I'm working on my first email. Subscribe now to support. Thank you!

30.10.2025 15:53 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Introducing Beyond Tarmac: UK Gravel Cycling & Bikepacking Newsletter for Riders 50+ Discover Beyond Tarmac, a bi-weekly newsletter for UK gravel cyclists and bikepackers aged 50+. Get gear reviews, ride guides, event previews, community stories, and exclusive offers delivered straight to your inbox

Introducing Beyond Tarmac: UK Gravel Cycling & Bikepacking Newsletter for Riders 50+

Discover Beyond Tarmac, a bi-weekly newsletter for UK gravel cyclists and bikepackers aged 50+. Get gear reviews, ride guides, event previews, community stories, and exclusive offers delivered straight to your…

30.10.2025 14:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Must-Have Accessories for Cold-Weather Gravel Rides Discover the must-have cold-weather gravel cycling accessories for UK riders over 50. From winter gloves and windproof shoe covers to powerful lights, gear up to ride comfortably and safely all season long.

Must-Have Accessories for Cold-Weather Gravel Rides

Discover the must-have cold-weather gravel cycling accessories for UK riders over 50. From winter gloves and windproof shoe covers to powerful lights, gear up to ride comfortably and safely all season long.

30.10.2025 07:37 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Stretching and Flexibility Tips for Gravel Cycling Stretch smarter for gravel cycling. Discover expert stretching routines, flexibility exercises, and recovery tips tailored for UK men and women over 50 who love gravel rides, e-gravel bikes, and bikepacking adventures.

Stretching and Flexibility Tips for Gravel Cycling

Stretch smarter for gravel cycling. Discover expert stretching routines, flexibility exercises, and recovery tips tailored for UK men and women over 50 who love gravel rides, e-gravel bikes, and bikepacking adventures.

28.10.2025 11:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Stretching and Flexibility Tips for Gravel Cycling Stretch smarter for gravel cycling. Discover expert stretching routines, flexibility exercises, and recovery tips tailored for UK men and women over 50 who love gravel rides, e-gravel bikes, and bikepacking adventures.

Stretching and Flexibility Tips for Gravel Cycling

Stretch smarter for gravel cycling. Discover expert stretching routines, flexibility exercises, and recovery tips tailored for UK men and women over 50 who love gravel rides, e-gravel bikes, and bikepacking adventures.

28.10.2025 07:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Winter Gravel Cycling Gear Guide for UK Riders 50+ Stay warm on winter gravel rides. Our UK guide to the best cold-weather kit for over-50 cyclists covers jackets, bibs & bikepacking gear—subscribe for more.

UK winter got you thinking of hanging up the bike? 🥶
Our new guide solves all your gear and safety worries, helping you keep the adventure rolling through the season.
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#GravelEndurance #UKGravel #WinterCycling #50PlusCycling

27.10.2025 14:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Best Turbo Trainers for Gravel Bikers in the UK Explore the top turbo trainers for gravel cyclists in the UK, tailored for riders over 50. From budget-friendly options to premium smart trainers, find the perfect fit for your indoor training need…

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26.10.2025 15:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Best Turbo Trainers for Gravel Bikers in the UK Explore the top turbo trainers for gravel cyclists in the UK, tailored for riders over 50. From budget-friendly options to premium smart trainers, find the perfect fit for your indoor training needs.

Best Turbo Trainers for Gravel Bikers in the UK

Explore the top turbo trainers for gravel cyclists in the UK, tailored for riders over 50. From budget-friendly options to premium smart trainers, find the perfect fit for your indoor training needs.

23.10.2025 06:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Virtual Cycling Apps: Zwift vs Rouvy vs MyWhoosh (Updated for 2025). UK Gravel Cyclists 50+: Compare Zwift (£17.99/mo) vs Rouvy (£17.99/mo) vs FREE MyWhoosh. We break down 2025 UK pricing, realism, community, and features to help you pick the best indoor training ap…

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21.10.2025 18:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Virtual Cycling Apps: Zwift vs Rouvy vs MyWhoosh (Updated for 2025). UK Gravel Cyclists 50+: Compare Zwift (£17.99/mo) vs Rouvy (£17.99/mo) vs FREE MyWhoosh. We break down 2025 UK pricing, realism, community, and features to help you pick the best indoor training app for winter safety and fitness.

Virtual Cycling Apps: Zwift vs Rouvy vs MyWhoosh (Updated for 2025).

UK Gravel Cyclists 50+: Compare Zwift (£17.99/mo) vs Rouvy (£17.99/mo) vs FREE MyWhoosh. We break down 2025 UK pricing, realism, community, and features to help you pick the best indoor training app for winter safety and fitness.

21.10.2025 07:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Best Gravel Cycling Shoes for Riders Over 50 Gravel cycling is increasingly popular among riders over 50, offering adventure and fitness. A detailed guide on selecting suitable cycling shoes highlights their importance for comfort and performance. It covers shoes for flat, clipless, and combination pedals, providing recommendations and maintenance tips to ensure an enjoyable riding experience.

Best Gravel Cycling Shoes for Riders Over 50

Gravel cycling is increasingly popular among riders over 50, offering adventure and fitness. A detailed guide on selecting suitable cycling shoes highlights their importance for comfort and performance. It covers shoes for flat, clipless, and…

16.10.2025 22:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Best 5 E‑Gravel Bikes Between £2,500 and £5,000 in the UK Discover the top 5 e‑gravel bikes for beginners aged 50+ in the UK, priced between £2,500–£5,000. Enjoy comfort, power, and adventure with our expert picks for new riders.

The Best 5 E‑Gravel Bikes Between £2,500 and £5,000 in the UK

Discover the top 5 e‑gravel bikes for beginners aged 50+ in the UK, priced between £2,500–£5,000. Enjoy comfort, power, and adventure with our expert picks for new riders.

15.10.2025 09:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Gravel Cycling Nutrition Guide for Cyclists Over 50 in the UK Discover essential cycling nutrition for long gravel rides. Learn what to eat before, during, and after rides, plus hydration and recovery tips for UK riders over 50.

Gravel Cycling Nutrition Guide for Cyclists Over 50 in the UK

Discover essential cycling nutrition for long gravel rides. Learn what to eat before, during, and after rides, plus hydration and recovery tips for UK riders over 50.

14.10.2025 06:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Winter Indoor Training for Gravel Cycling Beginners. Stay gravel-fit this winter! Discover indoor training plans, turbo workouts, and strength tips for UK beginner gravel cyclists aged 50+.

Winter Indoor Training for Gravel Cycling Beginners.

Stay gravel-fit this winter! Discover indoor training plans, turbo workouts, and strength tips for UK beginner gravel cyclists aged 50+.

07.10.2025 07:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Dirty Reiver Diaries: Setting the Scene for 2026 Follow my journey in the Dirty Reiver Diaries as I prepare for the 2026 Dirty Reiver gravel event in Northumberland. After a puncture in 2024 and completing the 130km loop in 2025, I’m back training to conquer the full 200km. Tips, reflections, and lessons for beginner gravel cyclists over 50.

Dirty Reiver Diaries: Setting the Scene for 2026

Follow my journey in the Dirty Reiver Diaries as I prepare for the 2026 Dirty Reiver gravel event in Northumberland. After a puncture in 2024 and completing the 130km loop in 2025, I’m back training to conquer the full 200km. Tips, reflections, and…

03.10.2025 15:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Winter Gravel Bike Maintenance: Essential Tips to Keep Rolling All Season Keep your gravel bike running smoothly through cold, wet UK winters. This in-depth guide covers winter gravel bike maintenance tips, cleaning, lubrication, and best practices for riders 50+—including e-gravel and bikepacking setups. Stay safe, ride all season, and subscribe for more expert advice.

Winter Gravel Bike Maintenance: Essential Tips to Keep Rolling All Season

Keep your gravel bike running smoothly through cold, wet UK winters. This in-depth guide covers winter gravel bike maintenance tips, cleaning, lubrication, and best practices for riders 50+—including e-gravel and bikepacking…

02.10.2025 07:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Best Winter Gravel Cycling Jerseys in the UK. Top Men’s & Women’s Picks from Budget to Premium: Introduction Winter riding in the UK is a special kind of joy — quiet lanes, dramatic skies and the satisfying crunch of cold gravel beneath your tyres. For riders aged 50 and above, staying comfortable on those cold, damp rides is more than a luxury: it’s essential for safety and enjoyment. The right winter cycling jersey keeps heat in, wicks sweat away, and pairs with your layers so you don’t overheat on climbs or shiver on descents.

Best Winter Gravel Cycling Jerseys in the UK.

Top Men’s & Women’s Picks from Budget to Premium: Introduction Winter riding in the UK is a special kind of joy — quiet lanes, dramatic skies and the satisfying crunch of cold gravel beneath your tyres. For riders aged 50 and above, staying comfortable…

30.09.2025 07:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Dirty Reiver. Follow my journey as I prepare for my third attempt at the 200 km Dirty Reiver. From previous challenges to a focused training plan, I’ll share tips, hill-climbing strategies, and lessons for UK gravel cyclists over 50 aiming to tackle long, hilly routes.

The Dirty Reiver.

Follow my journey as I prepare for my third attempt at the 200 km Dirty Reiver. From previous challenges to a focused training plan, I’ll share tips, hill-climbing strategies, and lessons for UK gravel cyclists over 50 aiming to tackle long, hilly routes.

26.09.2025 18:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Winter Gravel Cycling Gear Guide for UK Riders 50+ Stay warm on winter gravel rides. Our UK guide to the best cold-weather kit for over-50 cyclists covers jackets, bibs & bikepacking gear—subscribe for more.

Winter trails calling? 🚴‍♀️❄️ If you’re a UK gravel rider 50+ (or just starting out), our Winter Gravel Cycling Guide has the answers:
• Smart clothing layers
• Cold-weather bike tweaks
• Safety tips & ride inspo
Ride all year—no hibernation required!
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25.09.2025 08:39 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Winter Gravel Cycling Gear Guide for UK Riders 50+ Stay warm on winter gravel rides. Our UK guide to the best cold-weather kit for over-50 cyclists covers jackets, bibs & bikepacking gear—subscribe for more.

Winter Gravel Cycling Gear Guide for UK Riders 50+

Stay warm on winter gravel rides. Our UK guide to the best cold-weather kit for over-50 cyclists covers jackets, bibs & bikepacking gear—subscribe for more.

25.09.2025 06:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Top 10 UK Winter-Friendly Gravel Routes. Discover the top 10 UK winter-friendly gravel routes that avoid the worst mud. Perfect for beginner gravel cyclists over 50, this guide highlights e-gravel bikes, bikepacking UK adventures, and sce…

Skip the mud, keep the miles.
Our latest post shares 10 UK winter-friendly gravel routes—ideal for beginner riders 50+.
👉 Ride smarter this winter & subscribe for future guides: gravelendurance.com/2025/09/23/t...

24.09.2025 08:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Top 10 UK Winter-Friendly Gravel Routes (That Aren’t a Mud Fest) Discover the top 10 UK winter-friendly gravel routes that avoid the worst mud. Perfect for beginner gravel cyclists over 50, this guide highlights e-gravel bikes, bikepacking UK adventures, and sce…

Fed up with winter rides that end with you caked in mud? We’ve rounded up 10 UK gravel routes that stay smooth and enjoyable through the colder months—ideal for new or returning cyclists 50+. Discover your next winter-friendly ride here:
gravelendurance.com/2025/09/23/t...

23.09.2025 09:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Top 10 UK Winter-Friendly Gravel Routes (That Aren’t a Mud Fest) Discover the top 10 UK winter-friendly gravel routes that avoid the worst mud. Perfect for beginner gravel cyclists over 50, this guide highlights e-gravel bikes, bikepacking UK adventures, and scenic trails. Stay warm, dry, and adventurous this winter—subscribe for more gravel cycling guides.

Top 10 UK Winter-Friendly Gravel Routes (That Aren’t a Mud Fest)

Discover the top 10 UK winter-friendly gravel routes that avoid the worst mud. Perfect for beginner gravel cyclists over 50, this guide highlights e-gravel bikes, bikepacking UK adventures, and scenic trails. Stay warm, dry, and…

23.09.2025 07:15 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Gravel Cycling Over 50 in the UK: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Gear, Routes & Staying Fit Gravel cycling is the perfect blend of adventure, fitness, and freedom — especially for riders over 50. Discover how this low-impact, scenic sport can boost your health, reconnect you with nature, …

New to gravel cycling at 50+? 🌿 From the right bike setup to the best UK trails and fitness hacks, this complete beginner’s guide helps you ride stronger and safer—no matter your age.
Read it here: gravelendurance.com/2025/08/13/g...

22.09.2025 08:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Winter Gravel Bike Setup: Tyres, Lights, and Mudguards for UK Trails Stay warm, safe, and rolling this winter with our UK-focused gravel bike setup guide. Discover the best tyres, lights, and mudguards for gravel cycling and bikepacking in the UK.

Winter riding doesn’t have to mean wet, cold, or slippery trails! 🌧️🚴‍♂️
Our new guide shows UK gravel cyclists 50+ how to choose the right tyres, lights & mudguards to stay safe and enjoy your rides all season.
💡 Winter-proof your bike today!
🔗 gravelendurance.com/2025/09/18/w...

19.09.2025 10:46 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Tiny but Mighty: A Comprehensive Review of the Cycplus Tiny E‑Pump AS2 Pro for UK Gravel Cyclists Over 50 Discover the Cycplus Tiny E‑Pump AS2 Pro, a compact and precise electric pump tailored for UK gravel cyclists aged 50+. Explore its features, performance across various terrains, and how it compares to manual and competitor e‑pumps.

Tiny but Mighty: A Comprehensive Review of the Cycplus Tiny E‑Pump AS2 Pro for UK Gravel Cyclists Over 50

Discover the Cycplus Tiny E‑Pump AS2 Pro, a compact and precise electric pump tailored for UK gravel cyclists aged 50+. Explore its features, performance across various terrains, and how it…

19.09.2025 14:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Winter Gravel Bike Setup: Tyres, Lights, and Mudguards for UK Trails Stay warm, safe, and rolling this winter with our UK-focused gravel bike setup guide. Discover the best tyres, lights, and mudguards for gravel cycling and bikepacking in the UK.

Winter riding doesn’t have to mean wet, cold, or slippery trails! 🌧️🚴‍♂️
Our new guide shows UK gravel cyclists 50+ how to choose the right tyres, lights & mudguards to stay safe and enjoy your rides all season.
💡 Winter-proof your bike today!
🔗 gravelendurance.com/2025/09/18/w...

19.09.2025 10:46 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Winter Gravel Bike Setup: Tyres, Lights, and Mudguards for UK Trails Stay warm, safe, and rolling this winter with our UK-focused gravel bike setup guide. Discover the best tyres, lights, and mudguards for gravel cycling and bikepacking in the UK.

Winter gravel in the UK isn’t easy — mud, short days, endless rain.
We’ve written a guide to help:
👉 Best tyres, lights & mudguards for UK trails.
gravelendurance.com/2025/09/18/w...

18.09.2025 18:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Winter Gravel Bike Setup: Tyres, Lights, and Mudguards for UK Trails Stay warm, safe, and rolling this winter with our UK-focused gravel bike setup guide. Discover the best tyres, lights, and mudguards for gravel cycling and bikepacking in the UK.

Winter gravel in the UK isn’t easy — mud, short days, endless rain.
We’ve written a guide to help:
👉 Best tyres, lights & mudguards for UK trails.
gravelendurance.com/2025/09/18/w...

18.09.2025 13:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Winter Gravel Bike Setup: Tyres, Lights, and Mudguards for UK Trails Stay warm, safe, and rolling this winter with our UK-focused gravel bike setup guide. Discover the best tyres, lights, and mudguards for gravel cycling and bikepacking in the UK.

Winter Gravel Bike Setup: Tyres, Lights, and Mudguards for UK Trails

Stay warm, safe, and rolling this winter with our UK-focused gravel bike setup guide. Discover the best tyres, lights, and mudguards for gravel cycling and bikepacking in the UK.

18.09.2025 07:26 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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