{"id":8238,"date":"2026-04-29T11:18:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/?p=8238"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:20:39","slug":"made-of-stone-gravel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/made-of-stone-gravel\/","title":{"rendered":"MADE OF STONE 2026: 100KM GRAVEL ROUTE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ridestaffs.co.uk\/pau-cycling-series\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1559\" height=\"1559\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-03-100km-gravel.png\" alt=\"Made of Stone 2026 - 100KM Gravel Ride Map\" class=\"wp-image-8291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-03-100km-gravel.png 1559w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-03-100km-gravel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-03-100km-gravel-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-03-100km-gravel-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-03-100km-gravel-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-03-100km-gravel-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1559px) 100vw, 1559px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-a7f7b4cbf8f6ce7f3ba0dd8a9cd0e18e\" style=\"color:#da8529\">Made of Stone 2026: 100KM Gravel Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6dcaf868537e6333f040867da8c9363d\"><strong>A 100km challenge that blends road endurance with off-road adventure, designed for riders who want something a little more varied than a standard sportive. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6b95bfb27bc157fcd0f5d33dec701278\">It starts with a tough opening stretch on tarmac, including the biggest climbs of the day, before opening out into rolling roads and a network of gravel sectors, green lanes, bridleways, and quieter non-tarmac roads that make up around 25% of the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4c2d10937878d8070f03e687786916c2\">Across the ride, you\u2019ll move between steady road sections and these off-road sectors, creating a constantly changing rhythm that keeps things engaging from start to finish. It\u2019s a true mixed-surface experience that rewards smart pacing early on and a steady approach as the terrain evolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-73ceedd8acdbbdb544189cae164f3c99\">A demanding but achievable 100km that delivers variety, progression, and a proper sense of adventure on the bike.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-25c7a882-6fbb-40ea-9aac-87f0705239d3\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ridestaffs.co.uk\/pau-cycling-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #da8529; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">REGISTER NOW<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-5c4e1295-232c-4418-bc4f-9532c7f0c091\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ridestaffs.co.uk\/pau-cycling-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #da8529; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">REGISTER NOW<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-893f64258b2f5dc198f14f507557fb55\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Full Route Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-507ad748ed5e015ba31382418b8fe767\">The 100km gravel route takes the core challenge of the road ride and adds a more adventurous edge\u2014perfect for riders who enjoy mixing steady endurance with a bit of off-road exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5ca889f82bb7c11469fd268e3b53d5be\">You\u2019ll begin on the same opening 25km as the other routes, rolling out on tarmac and easing into the ride. This first section includes the biggest climbs of the day, so it\u2019s worth riding within yourself early on. Settle into a steady effort, spin the legs, and focus on keeping something in reserve\u2014you\u2019ll need it for what comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fba57dae092b0de22072c8a59680e321\">At 25km, you\u2019ll reach the first feed station. It\u2019s a great place to refuel and reset, especially knowing the toughest climbing is already behind you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5a988a1957c84242366b592c8f35e95f\">From here, the route starts to reveal its character. You\u2019ll begin to dip in and out of a series of gravel \u201csectors\u201d\u2014a mix of green lanes, bridleways, and quiet non-tarmac roads. These sections make up around 25% of the route and add a whole new dimension to the ride. Some are smooth and fast, others a little more technical, but all are rideable with the right approach. Expect to adjust your pace, pick your lines, and enjoy the variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-54d7ad50d3861032281b2f292ea59579\">The second feed station at around 40km comes just before the route really settles into its rhythm. Refuel well here, as the middle portion of the ride blends rolling tarmac with regular gravel sectors, keeping you engaged and testing your endurance in a different way to pure road riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3efa12d9fbf94d4bf90add95ea19bf59\">Beyond this point, the challenge becomes about consistency and control. The gradients are generally more forgiving than the opening climbs, but the mix of surfaces means you\u2019ll always need to stay focused. Ride smoothly, conserve energy where you can, and take each sector as it comes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0212f3a87fb1edc33d1747a60ea35658\">As you head into the final kilometres, the route gradually guides you back toward the finish, with a satisfying mix of terrain that lets you push on if you\u2019ve paced it well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6d4a1a41f0be0c54e697b2713917ed88\">With mechanical support and first aid available throughout the event, you can ride with confidence knowing help is never far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-20f080d27d49f79e865896c2ad96be62\">Overall, this 100km gravel route is a rewarding and varied challenge\u2014combining early climbs, flowing road sections, and adventurous off-road sectors into one memorable ride. It\u2019s ideal for riders looking to go beyond the standard sportive and experience something a little different, while still being completely achievable with the right pacing and mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-e42ae76f-9a74-4ee4-a4df-8914b8118d3d\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ridestaffs.co.uk\/pau-cycling-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #da8529; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">REGISTER NOW<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5dedad5859434fb3fafdb22e4cd7f53b\" style=\"font-size:35px\">Looking for a different challenge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6e3defd76f34e43066feed5b69fca81c\">Made of Stone has three different route options so you can choose the one that suits your day on the bike.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-57d9aa27de35c5f6a6d014c1aea0bcf0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#edece8\">\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pau.co.uk\/blog\/made-of-stone-50km-road\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1559\" height=\"1559\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-01-50km-road.png\" alt=\"Made of Stone 2026 - 50km Ride Map\" class=\"wp-image-8290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-01-50km-road.png 1559w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-01-50km-road-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-01-50km-road-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-01-50km-road-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-01-50km-road-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-01-50km-road-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1559px) 100vw, 1559px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e54bc231d545273eece91faf4ec274b3\" style=\"color:#7295b9;font-size:35px\">50KM ROAD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23944dba96222f1528f380d2aed570f3\" style=\"font-size:20px\">PERFECT FOR FIRST TIMERS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2000ed5ae52baddf3b26d5e5c8cb6ebb\" style=\"font-size:15px\">    <strong>\u2714\ufe0f<\/strong> Great for beginners <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-372878c4b421672d23c0e320aa6a247e\" style=\"font-size:15px\">  <strong>\u2714\ufe0f<\/strong> Ride with Nathan Heaney<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f283e8e7a14e7edac26bc4be9789f72c\" style=\"font-size:15px\">  <strong>\u2714\ufe0f<\/strong> Lower elevation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-879874bea60a4d969ae5c8b1fd7e7943\" style=\"font-size:15px\">  <strong>\u2714\ufe0f<\/strong>Checkpoint feed included<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-column ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-d4dc1bc2-d753-48cf-88fc-a224f707aa4e\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pau.co.uk\/blog\/made-of-stone-50km-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #7295b9; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-size: 17px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">CHECK IT OUT<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-29e2b0bc6581b99ff407a4fb3b09c078 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#edece8\">\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pau.co.uk\/blog\/made-of-stone-100km-road\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1559\" height=\"1559\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-02-100km-road.png\" alt=\"Made of Stone 2026 - 100km Road Ride Map\" class=\"wp-image-8292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-02-100km-road.png 1559w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-02-100km-road-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-02-100km-road-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-02-100km-road-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-02-100km-road-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/MOS_MAP-02-100km-road-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1559px) 100vw, 1559px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e6a47397ff50e2b5ad892351866b9c95\" style=\"color:#af2227;font-size:35px\">100KM ROAD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-dfad25a1d093a35518472ad2ffd3176b\">CLASSIC SPORTIVE CHALLENGE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a566bff31471fa94d31c3ec9eb822c86\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>\u2714\ufe0f<\/strong> Rolling Routes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe46416d44f87669ddad8fcac7421b8f\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>\u2714\ufe0f<\/strong> Ride with Nathan Heaney<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cdce0aeb2f5f9efa8638f52ad10275c8\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>\u2714\ufe0f<\/strong> Scenic Staffordshire Roads<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a029196f2f19960822d77a047a61ff4\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>\u2714\ufe0f<\/strong>Two Checkpoint feeds included<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-column ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-a04c087f-748e-4602-bdbe-d9cbbda1d72c\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pau.co.uk\/blog\/made-of-stone-100km-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #af2227; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; 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