St Helens Gravel South Loop

This challenging 99-kilometre loop starts and finishes in St Helens, exploring southern areas with 1525 metres of elevation gain. The route features steep climbs and varied terrain across diverse landscape.

The route includes challenging climbs reaching 20% grade and explores southern countryside areas. The varied terrain provides interesting scenery and demanding riding conditions.

With challenging difficulty and significant distance, this red-grade route requires excellent fitness and extensive gravel riding experience.

Highlights

• Southern Exploration: Explores southern countryside areas
• Steep Climbs: Challenging grades up to 20%
• Significant Distance: 99km endurance challenge
• Elevation Gain: 1525m provides substantial training
• Red Grade: Challenging difficulty level

Tips

• Fitness Level: Requires excellent fitness and extensive gravel experience
• Bike Setup: Ensure low gearing and excellent brakes
• Supplies: Bring substantial food and water; plan refuel stops
• Weather: Avoid in poor conditions; check forecast thoroughly
• Timing: Allow 5-6 hours; start early
• Support: Consider riding with others