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SATURDAY 12 JUNE 2027

EXPERIENCE AN INCREDIBLE LAP OF SUSSEX

RIDE GRAVEL ESCAPE 100, 150 OR 200

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WHAT IS GRAVEL ESCAPE?

Ride a stunning lap of Sussex, completing a challenging 100, 150 or 200km. 

Starting and finishing from Pharmacie in Lewes, escape traffic and noise, and enjoy the best gravel and off-road paths Sussex has to offer.

Gravel Escape takes in the South Downs Way, crosses networks of disused railway lines now covered in champagne gravel, plus epic forest trails, and lesser ridden country lanes that knit the route together, all in a day. 

THE DISTANCES

CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE AND ENJOY AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY IN THE SADDLE

GRAVEL ESCAPE 200

The toughest and most challenging of the routes at Gravel Escape. The 200km takes in all the best gravel riding that Sussex can offer, with an extremely varied route, amazing views and a huge sense of achievement.

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GRAVEL ESCAPE 150

The 150km takes in the highlights of the 200km route without some of the climbing. It still has 2,000m of elevation so this is not an easy day out! Gravel Escape 150 is a great challenge for a rider looking to step up to a really big day in the saddle.

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GRAVEL ESCAPE 100

The 100km covers some of the best parts of the 200km route and also enjoys its own path across mid-Sussex. With over 1,000m of elevation this is a great introduction to long distance gravel bike riding.

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WHAT THEY SAID IN 2026

IN JUNE 2026 WE HELD A PILOT EVENT. HERE'S WHAT OUR RIDERS SAID.

"Loved the entire event. A brilliant day on the bike."

STEVE

"The event was really well organised, the regular food stops with “real food” were very welcome and the knowledge there was mechanical support and even a broom wagon was very good to know, even if not needed"

CLAIRE

"Very well organised, the website and rider pack was great, lots of info, we were kept well informed throughout the entry and pre event. There was everything we needed to know. The amount of event support and feed stops was a lot more than I expected for a free/ test event. Well done. The finishing beer was great."

STUART

"Great route without being overly challenged. Well organised. Good selection of food and appreciated the beers at the end. Also thanks for the weather 🤣Good communication in the run up to the event also. "

RICK

"No nonsense - all vibes. "

ALEX

"Excellent event organisation, clear and timely communications in the run up to the event. Event staff all super friendly and fun and the trails were fast and perfectly curated for high pace group riding."

ELAINE

"There were so many amazing lanes and great gravel tracks, all completely new to me. The level of difficulty was also about right for a regular club rider (I have only done about 3000km this year so far, and the last climb was a bit testing but that much more rewarding)."

ANDREJ

"Very well organised event with a really good vibe and great feed stops."

NICKY

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