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shake out 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 by Red On Sports
The best way to shake off those pre-race nerves. Join event co-founder Malcolm Smith for a group ride up Fuffock Hill and along the first 30km (600m climbing) of The Gralloch race route. Meeting point at ‘The Clubhouse’. This shake out ride is suitable for all paces with multiple guides to ensure those at the front can ride their pace and those at the back are not dropped and can also enjoy the ride. Check out the full ride stats below.
Distance: 35.8km
Elevation: 598m
Meeting location: THE CLUBHOUSE (Event Village in Garries Park)
Meeting time: Friday, 10AM
VIADUCT LOOP RIDE presented by Pas Normal Studios
Join the team at Pas Normal Studios for a group ride through the stunning Galloway Forest Park and take in the thrilling final 10km descent to the finish of The Gralloch race route. Check out the full ride stats below.
Distance: 32.1km
Elevation: 462m
Meeting location: PAS NORMAL EXPO STAND (Event Village in Garries Park)
Meeting time: Friday, 2PM
LITTER PICK RIDE presented by GRVL
Join the GRVL and Red On Sports teams for a relaxed group ride and litter pick as we ensure the stunning GSA UNESCO Biosphere and Galloway Forest Park are left in a better condition than how we found it.
Distance: 50.2km
Elevation: 791m
Meeting location: GALLOWAY LODGE (High Street in Gatehouse of Fleet)
Meeting time: Sunday, 10AM
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