For those of you who want to pedal your way to the best gravel biking in the Eastern Townships: 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 6 group outings led and supervised by our Chèvres team. Each route crosses sections of asphalt, gravel and technical forest trails specific to gravel biking. Each outing lasts about an hour and a half, with a maximum of 30 kilometers, and starts in different parts of the Eastern Townships.
To top off your club, we're offering a special camping-bikepacking experience to celebrate the Chèvres gravel community in Quebec. We'll all meet up in the Eastern Townships and bring together the three Les Chèvres bike clubs. 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 Les Chèvres. Itinerary in "bikepacking" mode: you fill your panniers and drag everything to join the group at the campsite after your ride: with your tent, sleeping bag, meal, etc.
REVISED AND IMPROVED FORMULA
We're offering 6 guided group outings instead of 3. More cycling, more itineraries to discover and more time with the gang!
CAMPING & BIKEPACKING EXPERIENCE (OPTIONAL purchase) - October 5 and 6
INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS
No refunds, see cancellation policy.
EVENINGS
August 21, August 28, September 4, September 11, September 18 and September 25
We will confirm the exact departure locations a few days before the outing.
Outing 1: Depart Siboire Depot Sherbrooke OR Orford
Outing 2: Orford / Georgeville
Outing 3: Austin / Bolton
RESUMED DATES in case of bad weather - Thursdays August 22, 29, September 5, 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 on the 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 this to practice what you have learnt.