9 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My First Gravel Race!

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The Dirty Reiver is a gravel event that takes place up between the border between Scotland and England. It's one of the most popular gravel rides out there and Sam Gupta decided to take it on. He rode the 130km distance and in this video he shares all of his best tips for riding a big gravel event. The riding was some of the best gravel in the UK and is an area that's well worth exploring at any time of year. Will you be taking on any big gravel rides in 2024?
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[@cathalmccionnaith8268]

Wow lads, relax, Race, Ride,Event,Grinder.....whatever....just enjoy the coverage and the tips given by the rider.....Lighten up !

[@Janus1000]

That last leg of the race looked beautiful! Thanks for the video!

[@peterl3463]

Sam that was amazing !!!! Well done!!!! We need more of this....

[@traezer]

Fun video and looks like a gorgeous route! One pet peeve, though, is calling a gravel ride or gravel event, a "gravel race". Maybe "gravel grinder" is more appropriate - racing at the front, but riding for fun in the pack. Regardless, keep the gravel content coming!

[@cartwro]

Spot on. Not a race, and he didn’t race it.

[@peterharrington8709]

Jaffa cake shortbread sandwich! Like it! BUT when you said Pork Pies... OH YEAH!😛

[@JamesWickendenVideography]

Great video! Nothing quite like a long day out in the forest!

[@davee9211]

Not a drop of mead anywhere 🤷🏼😉

[@robertwyland7770]

Why do we call this race? Clearly everyone is taking their time at food stops etc. I'd just call it an organized ride.

[@nelsonsilva6842]

You see the future because you know what's wrong and you don't prepare for it... Rather than at the end going through what was the good the bad and the ugly.

[@333wheeler]

Race ! Do you need a BCF licence then .. Lets call it a mass participation off road ride.

[@davidlau2467]

Admit it. How much time did you spend drafting behind the camera e-bike? 😂

[@dmv4554]

“Gravel”