Gravel Escape is a gravel bike event (MTB's can also be ridden) starting and finishing in Lewes, Sussex.  

All routes start from the centre of town and uses green corridors to get into the countryside.

Gravel Escape is a loop taking in the four corners of Sussex.

The 200, 150 and 100 routes are very close to exact distance. 

We will be reccing the routes from Spring 2027 onwards to check that the routes are clear and will send out final routes in the week of the event.

The 2026 event instructions can be found here for your information.

Updated 2027 instructions will be sent out 4-6 weeks before the event.

Our suggestion is you agree to meet friends and family at agreed locations, such as the feed stations rather than trying to spectate on the route.

This is not a race so we are happy for over 18yr olds to take part on the basis that they are accompanied by someone over the age of 21. We cannot accept under 18's as we will be providing finishers with a beer, and won't be able to manage who is old enough to consume alcohol, and who is not.

By entering Gravel Escape you are agreeing to allow us to take your photo, or capture you in any videography we take. See the terms and conditions here.

We may use these images / video footage on our website / to help us promote the event in the future.

For 2027 we aim to work with the excellent bike friendly cafe Pharmacie in Lewes once again.

If you need to get in touch please email info@gravelescape.co.uk

Entries are currently open on the website at https://www.gravelescape.co.uk/enter

As this is our first full event we still have a few areas we'd like to test including route and feed station capacities. We may increase entries into the future.

If you are unable to take part you can either transfer your entry to a friend, or defer to 2028. Options to transfer of defer are within the enter summary page: https://www.gravelescape.co.uk/book-summary

Its no problem to drop down a distance on the day. Please let us know when you check in that you are changing your distance.

If you want to upgrade your entry please email us to let us know before the day and we will send you an upgrade code. We will upgrade you at the price you would have paid when you enter.

We have opened entries at Early Bird prices, which will change to standard prices soon. A late entry fee will be offered for the last 50 places.

We will open check-in 30mins before start times. There will not be a mass start wave, riders can leave the start area when they are ready.

The 200 riders can start from 6.30am until 7.30am.  The 150 between 7.30am and 8.30am, and the 100 from 8.30am until 9.30am.

Gravel Escape is a self-supported event, with feed stations, medics and mechanics providing assistance.

We will send you an ideal kit list closer to the event taking place.

We will have three feed station locations on the 200 and 150 and two stations on the 100.

At the feed stations there will be savoury food, fruit, snacks and sweets as well as drinks (included in entry) and the chance to refill water bottles and energy products.

Water can be found at other locations on the route plus you will never be far from a shop or cafe should you need, or nature calls.

Yes there will be toilets at feed stations, and the route passes a number of public loos.

Yes the start and finish will be in the same location, so bags with change of clothes / supplies can be left with us to look after.

The cut-off for the 200km is 14hrs.

If you do not think you can complete the 200 route by 8.30pm please consider entering a shorter distance.

If you are on the 200 route and falling behind the cut-off schedule there are short cuts available to get you to the finish by 8.30pm.

We are working with the team at Pharmacie and plan to have free coffee, pastries and a long-distance focussed smoothie made by the team at Pharmacie.  More info to follow.

We will be working with Beak Brewery for the finish.  They will be keeping their amazing venue open exclusively for Gravel Escape until all finishers are back. We will include a beer from Beak and a free meal from our chosen food vendor as part of your entry.