Gravel Shop Ride

To celebrate the launch of our Off Grid collection

Join us on Saturday, May 7th.

Here’s two loops from the LLCC that scratch our itch to go beyond and get a bit Off Grid. We’d love for you to ride them whenever you like and let us know how you go. We’ll have some Pedla People heading out on these loops on May 7th from our Collingwood LLCC. If you’re planning on joining please register below.

The nature of these routes can easily lead to a group being split so we’d strongly recommend downloading the routes provided below to have on your head unit. Please remember that these rides and routes are on public roads and trails, so please be respectful of other trail users and courteous to those we share the road with. Both of these routes contain a variety of paved, gravel and trail sections with plenty of opportunity to make things more or less off road as you choose. Accordingly, we’d suggest a bike with tyres bigger than 28mm and you’ll have the most fun on at least a 33mm CX tyre.

We recommend taking enough food and water to get you through the course of either ride. On the bigger loop, if you need to top up there are water taps at Eltham Lower Park on the way out and there’s plenty on offer if you divert slightly off course and head up to the Smiths Gully General Store at the northernmost point of the ride.

For those taking on the big loop, this route includes a number of steep off road sections for which the smaller the gear you have the better but may still lead to a walk for a few short sectors.

Off Grid Gravel Loop - Short

Coffee on us until 8am roll out
45km | 399m
2-2.5hrs, returns 10:00-10:30am

An intermediate loop for riders new to the gravel scene, and just short enough to get you back to Collingwood for brunch.

See on Strava

Off Grid Gravel Loop - Long

Coffee on us until 7:30am roll out
113km | 2,036m
5-6hrs, returns 12:30-1:30pm

This is a pretty serious loop, and may contain some walking up the steeper sections.

See on Strava

Pedla Collingwood: Gravel Ride

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  1. The Rider understands that participation in a Social Ride will involve riding outdoors, on public roads and paths used by other road users and acknowledges there are dangers in riding a bicycle and the associated risks with such activity. 

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  1. The Rider must be over 18 years of age on the day of the Social Ride, or attend in the company of a parent or legal guardian. 

  1. The Rider must wear an approved helmet, have a well-maintained bike with working brakes and suitable tyre pressure for the conditions and be able to complete basic repairs. 

  1. The Rider must carry two water bidons, front and rear lights and their own tool kit. 

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