shakeout rides

Nothing beats a shake out rides with new and old friends to get those nerves settled ahead of race day. Join us and our event partners for a choice of shake out rides on Friday and Sunday taking in some incredible routes around Gatehouse of Fleet. Find out more and RSVP below.

FUFFOCK HILL RIDE presented PANARACER & STUDIO VELO

Join Panaracer and the Studio Velo crew for a pre-race leg-loosener tackling the iconic Fuffock Hill and along the first 30km (600m climbing) of The Gralloch race route. Meeting point at the Panaracer Expo Stand.

Distance: 35.8km
Elevation: 598m
Meeting location: PANARACER Expo Stand (Event Village in Garries Park)
Meeting time: Friday, 10AM

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VIADUCT LOOP RIDE presented by OGT

Join Matthew Holmes and the OGT team for a 32.1km spin through Galloway Forest Park, ending with the thrilling 10km descent to The Gralloch finish line. Meeting point at the OGT Expo Stand.

Distance: 32.1km
Elevation: 462m
Meeting location: ONE GOOD THING (OGT) Expo Stand (Event Village in Garries Park)
Meeting time: Friday, 2PM

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SPORTIVE SHAKEOUT RIDE

Join the Gravel Captains for a friendly shakeout ride – 16km of good vibes, great views, and pre-Sportive chat. We’ll head out towards the stunning coast with beautiful beaches and views of the Solway coast. Meeting point at ‘The Clubhouse’.

Distance: 16.4km
Elevation: 113m
Meeting location: THE CLUBHOUSE (Event Village in Garries Park)
Meeting time: Saturday, 4PM

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