To all those who want to discover the best of Eastern Townships gravel biking: this club is for you! We're offering you a veritable toolbox or "starter pack for gravel bikes". On the menu: gravel mechanics and safety, sports nutrition, inspiring talks on cycling adventures, plus group outings led and supervised by our team of Chèvres. Each route crosses sections of asphalt, gravel and technical forest trails specific to gravel biking. Outings last about an hour and a half, with a maximum of 30 kilometers. Departures are located in different parts of the Eastern Townships, so you can discover different starting points.
To top off your club, we're offering a special camping-bikepacking experience to celebrate the Chèvres gravelle community in Quebec. We'll all meet up in the Eastern Townships and bring together the three bike clubs of Chèvres. Your choice: Long-distance in "light" mode: luggage is transported by car and we all meet up at the campsite at the end of the day. Aperitif provided by Chèvres. Bikepacking" itinerary: you fill up your panniers and drag them to the campsite with your tent, sleeping bag, meal, etc., after your ride.
Registration deadline - September 1
CAMPING & BIKEPACKING EXPERIENCE (OPTIONAL purchase) - October 5 and 6
INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS
No refunds, see cancellation policy.
EVENINGS
September 11, 18 and 25
We will confirm the exact departure locations a few days before the outing.
Outing 1: Siboire Depot Sherbrooke OR Orford
Outing 2: Orford / Georgeville
Outing 3: Austin / Bolton
RESUMED DATES in case of bad weather - Thursdays September 12, 19 and 26 - You must be available. The club will take place even if it's raining; in the event of heavy precipitation, we'll reschedule for the following evening (Thursday).
Schedule
17h15 Arrival of participants
17h30 Departure for the outing
19h00 End of the outing
CAMPING & BIKEPACKING EXPERIENCE (optional)
October 5 and 6 - Mansonville
The exact weekend schedule will be sent to you by e-mail.
RESUMED DATE in case of bad weather - October 19-20 - You must be available.
MATERIALS
Be autonomous in your cycling; e.g. know how to change a puncture (you must have the necessary equipment to do this, if you are not used to changing them, you will receive support).
Intermediate (we go on more technical trails, uneven terrain, etc.) There will however be a progression over the three outings, so we start with a more relaxed outing, the second outing will have more uneven terrain and the third will be a mix of all these to practice what you have learned.