We’re adding a Gravel Edition to our Discovery Rides Series! It follows the principles of the Vertical Brevet and its Discovery Rides (read on for that) but takes you off the tarmac and onto the rougher surfaces of our backyard.

While the Vertical Brevet may be a mere warmup for many die-hard Ultracyclists and Randonneurs, for most cyclists, riding over 250km and climbing more than 5000m can seem like a very daunting task. So, in order for a broader range of cyclists to dip their toes in long(-ish) distance cycling and randonneuring and to capture the spirit of the Vertical Brevet, we'll be hosting a series of Brevet Discovery Rides in the season leading up to the actual Brevet.

This will be the Gravel Edition of our Discovery Ride Series and take you off the beaten track and through the Vertical Coffee backyard on gravel roads and trails on a total of 60-80km. The ride is divided into three loops, each starting and finishing at Vertical Coffee HQ where you can refuel with coffee and snacks, have a change of clothes and socialize while off the bike. You can choose the order in which you’d like to ride the loops and are free to ride together with others.

The Discovery Ride is unsupported, meaning you will need to take care of navigation, mechanicals (in the unfortunate event) and fuelling en-route.

GPX files of the routes will be sent out a week before the event.

You will need to register for the Discovery Rides here

Registration opens on January 1st 8am - spots are limited and allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions!