"GBDURO? Best described as a scrappy rolling picnic through Britain's ever changing landscapes" Anonymous
The 2020 trial leaves Lands End on the 27th June and you’ll need to move quick to make the finisher’s party at John o’Groats on the 7th July.
We’ll be running it in a similar style to last year except this will be a no-fly ride… riders must get to/from the start/finish without taking a flight. This is an effort to extend our ‘leave no trace’ principles to beyond just the road/trail. We are particularly looking for some inspiration from riders travelling from further afield; those who commit will be welcomed with open arms.
Entries for GBDURO20 will open on the 1st Jan for just one week. Sign up to the mailing list below for updates.
We’ll be running it in a similar style to last year except this will be a no-fly ride… riders must get to/from the start/finish without taking a flight. This is an effort to extend our ‘leave no trace’ principles to beyond just the road/trail. We are particularly looking for some inspiration from riders travelling from further afield; those who commit will be welcomed with open arms.
Entries for GBDURO20 will open on the 1st Jan for just one week. Sign up to the mailing list below for updates.
Mailing list sign-up
For reference, the #GBDURO19 Entry Manual can be found here.
Anyone who's interested in riding #GBDURO20 (start 27 June 2020) and beyond should sign-up to the mailing-list below
Anyone who's interested in riding #GBDURO20 (start 27 June 2020) and beyond should sign-up to the mailing-list below
Note this is a different list from the regular The Racing Collective mailing list
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Who or what is the racing collective!?
With over 2000 members, The Racing Collective is fast becoming the largest bikepacking club in the UK. Unlike a conventional cycling club, we are not based in any particular city or town, rather we roam our little island seeking out new roads and tracks to explore, pushing our limits, and finding more about ourselves in the process (see our Trials, of which GBDURO is our flagship).
Our objective is to apply the ultracyclist mindset (self-supported, self-actualised, self-motivated) to go beyond 'Leave No Trace' to leave the world in a better state than we found it. This means not just following the 'Leave No Trace' principles when riding/wild camping, but extending these principles over time to permeate every aspect of our lives. Our long-term aim is to establish the UK's first crowdfunded National Park.
Our objective is to apply the ultracyclist mindset (self-supported, self-actualised, self-motivated) to go beyond 'Leave No Trace' to leave the world in a better state than we found it. This means not just following the 'Leave No Trace' principles when riding/wild camping, but extending these principles over time to permeate every aspect of our lives. Our long-term aim is to establish the UK's first crowdfunded National Park.
wtf is gbduro?
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GBDURO is a 2000km self-supported bikepacking enduro from Land's End to John O'Groats on road, gravel, singletrack, and everything in between.
The ride consists of 4 timed stages (~500km each); lowest aggregate time over the 4 stages 'wins'... nothing. This format seeks to find the perfect balance point between hard riding and community. The newly established route embraces the versatility of 'all-road' bikes to cover big distances on new roads and ancient ways, immersing riders in the rich and unique history that has shaped the British Isles. The 2020 event follows the success of last year's event where EF's Lachlan Morton rode an unforgettable ride to John o'Groats. Riders will have to average ~200km/day (and ~3,000m of climbing/day) to make the Finisher's Party. |
Start - Land's End: Saturday 27 June 2020
Finisher's party - John O'Groats: Tuesday 7 July 2020
Moderation is for cowards
Image: Wikimedia Commons
The enduro format means that the clock stops when a rider enters the checkpoint and starts again when they leave. This gives riders the time to share tales and drinks around the campfire at the three checkpoints en route, whilst also addressing sleep deprivation issues which hang over the ultraracing community.
But don’t indulge in too much ‘recovery’; you'll still need to cover ~200km per day to make the Finisher's Party.
Image: Wikimedia Commons
We'll be riding the new GB Divide route which links Britain's wild places with its rich industrial past. Much of it is on road so you'll need a setup that rolls well, whilst also dealing with the rough stuff on gravel tracks and bridleways; the surface of which range from heaven to hell and everything in between. A gravel/adventure bike with minimum 35mm tyres is recommended.
This ride is not for ultra-racing insomniacs - it's for those who share a desire to ride fast and far through beautiful landscapes, while allowing a bit of time in between to enjoy the odd sunset and share a beer with new friends.
This ride is not for ultra-racing insomniacs - it's for those who share a desire to ride fast and far through beautiful landscapes, while allowing a bit of time in between to enjoy the odd sunset and share a beer with new friends.
See some route highlights on Komoot here
OFFICIAL Results for GBDURO19
Full stage times - here
Only riders who made the Finisher's Party on 2nd July 2019 have their times recorded for GC; other riders had until midnight on Friday 5 July in order to classify as a Finisher. Anyone who completes the GB Divide route is eligible to join the club on Strava.
Only riders who made the Finisher's Party on 2nd July 2019 have their times recorded for GC; other riders had until midnight on Friday 5 July in order to classify as a Finisher. Anyone who completes the GB Divide route is eligible to join the club on Strava.
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no prizes | no support
next annual tree-planting and club planning week: tbc |
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