Forest Gravel Loop Near Leon — Full Day, 72 km

This is a good first full day on gravel for anyone who already rides regularly and can sit on a bike for several hours. Seventy-two kilometres with 1,050 m of climbing is moderate: you will not need racing fitness, but you should be comfortable with a long day in the saddle.

It is not the best choice for people who rarely cycle. If that is you, the Old Town E-Bike Ride or the Greenway Easy Day are better starting points.

The route stays east of the city and is built around two kinds of surface. Pine-forest tracks make up the shaded core of the day, with firm, mostly compact ground. Between them, quiet farm roads and lanes link the sections and give you easier miles to recover on.

The climbing comes as a rolling profile rather than one long pass. That means you can settle into a rhythm, shift down early and keep a steady effort instead of attacking short ramps.

Forest shade makes this a useful ride when the weather is warm, because much of the day is spent out of direct sun. Spring and autumn usually give the most comfortable temperatures for 72 km on gravel, and dry weather keeps forest tracks firm.

After heavy rain, tracks can be softer and slower, so check conditions with the partner when booking. Take enough water and food for a full day, as farm roads offer few places to stop.

The Forest Gravel Loop is the classic all-round gravel day on the site. The Riverside Gravel Intro is shorter at 34 km, with wide forgiving tracks and little climbing. The Volcano Gravel Day covers 88 km and asks noticeably more of your legs.

Choose this loop if you want a full day on unpaved ground that is varied and manageable, without the pressure of a serious climb.