It takes grit to ride in the cold.

Philly has plenty of gritty riders & plenty of gravel.

Advanced & novice riders will enjoy our Sunday morning Gritty City Gravel Series p/b KRT. Whether you are gravel curious or a gravel pro, this series will keep you moving throughout the dark days of winter. All levels start together on this conversational pace ride. We’ll regroup periodically and split into two groups if necessary.

This is a no-drop ride, but previous mixed terrain experience is strongly recommended. Participants are entered into a raffle for entry into the Brandywine Valley Roubaix, a beautiful gravel ride through Chester County.

What to expect: a new, progressively longer route each month

January: The Gang Goes Gravel

• Join us and special guests The Philly Gravel Collective (@philly.gravel.collective) for our first outing.
• Rides begin and end at Trek Manayunk, 4159 Main Street
• 9:30am meeting time / 10am roll time
• 16 miles / 1.5 hours of gravel, path, cobbles and a bit of road
• Option to remain on Forbidden Drive
• after the rides, we celebrate with hot beverages and pastries

February: Royal Soil

• rides begins and ends at Trek Manayunk, 4159 Main Street
• 9:30am meeting time / 10am roll time
• 25 miles / 2 hours of gravel, path, cobbles and a bit of road
• after the rides, we celebrate with hot beverages and pastries

March: Trail Mix

• ride begins and ends at Trek Manayunk, 4159 Main Street
• 9:30am meeting time / 10am roll time
• 30ish miles / 2.5 hours of gravel, path, cobbles and a bit of road
• after the rides, we celebrate with hot beverages and pastries.

What to bring on ALL rides: (Helmets mandatory)

• a bike with minimum 35cm tires
• daytime running lights
• a spare tube (even if you run tubeless)
• water & snack
• sunny attitude
• downloaded route (routes sent via email two days prior to ride)

Embrace the muck.

Your local Trek store will help you identify the accessories you’ll need to keep warm and toasty regardless of what Mother Nature throws at you.

Remember: there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.

For more information contact Trek Manayunk: (215) 487-7433

New to gravel?

Don’t get your chamois in a twist. Check out our guide to get your gravel on.