A 35km spin over the Fuffock Hill route with the OGT crew, joined by Jonny Brownlee, Matt Holmes, Lizzie Hermolle and Xan Crees. Meet at the OGT expo stand. Roll out under the main event arch. Meet at the OGT stand.

A 32.1km social spin through the Galloway Forest Park with Bradley Wiggins, Mike Woods and gravel national champion Lizzie Hermolle. Open to every pace, no drops. The route closes with a fast 10km descent that drops you straight onto The Gralloch finish line. Stick around at the Ventum stand afterwards to talk gravel.

Out of Gatehouse, up the climb out of town, then along the old Portpatrick Railway line to the Big Water of Fleet Viaduct. 32km of tarmac and gravel at an easy pace, no group splits, no surprises. Long views climbing out of town, a ribbon of forest along the old railway, and a turn at the viaduct where Saturday's Red Bull Flying 400 will play out. Time to settle the nerves.

A 16km roll-out toward the Solway Coast with the Gravel Captains. Beaches, sea views, easy chat before Sunday's Sportive. The team from Trash Free Trails come along too, sharing how riders can help keep the trails we ride clean.

What's better post-race recovery than a little spin to clear the legs and a free bacon roll? Literally nothing. Join Ventum and QUOC for a casual 25km to clear the legs, followed by an on-the-house bacon roll back at the Gralloch Festival. Limited to 50 riders.