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GRAVEL enduro
60km Gravel and Trail based Enduro including 5 timed stages. We're bringing the latest trend in cycling events to the most incredible location for gravel riding in the UK.
In the perfect blend of competition and social riding competitors will be treated to the beautiful Mountains, Lochs and Glens of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in a 60km loop (along with a short family route) with a minimum of 4 competitive timed stages on Scotland's finest gravel trails.
Race as an individual event or as part of the blue ribbon full 'Weekender' and include Saturday night prologue on the iconic Dukes Pass hillclimb (see below for details).
This stunning route will be suitable for both gravel bikes and xc mountain bikes (each with their advantages so don't ask us which is quicker!).
WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR ENTRY
• Minimum of 4 timed gravel stages on Sunday
• Mountains, lochs and glens... A beautiful 60km route around the national park
• Electronic wireless timing accurate to 1000th second
• Primarily off road (or closed road) route on forest roads and paths
• Instant results & stage times at finish
• Medical support
• Goody bag!
• Enter Full 'Weekender' event and include Saturday night closed road hillclimb prologue on Dukes Pass
DUKES PASS HILLCLIMB
Saturday night will come alive with cowbells and crowds above Aberfoyle as competitors take on the iconic Dukes Pass climb.
This hillclimb will be the prologue for full 'Weekender' participants but is also available as a standalone event if you like to keep your wheels solely on tarmac!
As one of the most popular road cycling routes in Scotland, this is a unique opportunity for riders to take part in a closed road, vibrant and fun atmosphere... Take in the scenery or chew on the bars it's up to you!!
WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR ENTRY
• Closed road climb on one of Scotlands most iconic climbs
• Electronic wireless timing accurate to 1000th second
• Goody Bag
• Enter Full 'Weekender' and include Saturday night closed road hillclimb as prologue and full entry to Sunday gravel and trail enduro
Festival EVENTS
The Dukes Weekender has a host of events for all ages.
Including talks, films, kids events. See below for full details.
kids races
Accompanying the 60km Gravel Enduro will be events for the little riders. Following a shorter 10km route this will give the young guns a great chance to sample enduro racing and get amongst the action!
FILM Screening
With filmmaking royalty like Cut Media (the team behind many of the Danny Macaskill films) as event partners it'd be rude not to have a night dedicated to cycling films. Featuring some of their work and ones that provide the inspiration... Stay tuned for details!
TALK NIGHT
We're going to bring some of Scotland's finest cyclists with a story to tell to a special evening on Saturday night in Aberfoyle... Details TBC