About this Event
🚴 Join us on Saturday 20th June for a relaxed, supportive Intro to Gravel day in the beautiful New Forest! 🌳 Designed for women who are curious about off-road riding or looking to build confidence on gravel.
We’ll start the day with coffee and chats before heading out on a guided ride with expert coaching throughout.
Details:
Date: Saturday 20th June
Meeting point: Woods Cyclery, Lyndhurst
Time:
- 09:45 – Meet for coffee, introductions. & sort bikes
- 11:00 – Ride departs
- 14:30/15:00 – Return to the bike shop
After the ride, we’ll stick around for some well-earned food, drinks, and a social catch-up.
🚴♀️ What to expect
- A friendly, no-pressure environment
- A guided ~40km gravel loop through the New Forest
- Around 200+ metres of elevation (gentle and manageable)
- Plenty of stops, tips, and encouragement along the way
Coaching
You’ll be coached by Petra Wiltshire, downhill MTB champion and a highly experienced rider and coach. Petra will guide you through essential gravel skills, helping you feel more confident riding off-road.
What’s included
- Gravel bike hire
- Helmet
- Professional coaching from Petra
- Guided group ride
- A supportive Female Explorers community vibe
Who is this for?
- Riders new to gravel or off-road cycling
- Road cyclists wanting to try something different
- Anyone looking to build confidence on mixed terrain
You don’t need to be super fit or experienced, just comfortable riding a bike and up for a fun day out.
Come solo or bring a friend, either way, we can’t wait to see you! 🚴♀️ 🤍 follow us on instagram to learn more about what we do www.instagram.com/femaleexplorers.uk
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Woods Cyclery - Bike Shop, Hire and Cafe, 56 High Street, Lyndhurst, United Kingdom
GBP 75.00
