{"id":8247,"date":"2026-04-29T11:17:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:17:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/?p=8247"},"modified":"2026-04-29T13:30:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:30:29","slug":"made-of-stone-50km-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/made-of-stone-50km-road\/","title":{"rendered":"MADE OF STONE 2026: 50KM ROAD ROUTE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" 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-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<\/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-2193c0b72f0633145c71dc68fbc14dc7\" style=\"color:#7295b9\">Made of Stone 2026: 50KM Road Route<\/h2>\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 has-medium-font-size wp-elements-70281af45d6df5e2a2909185a548bb2e\"><strong>A 50km ride designed to strike the sweet spot between challenge and achievement\u2014perfect for building confidence, improving fitness, and enjoying a well-paced day on the bike. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5a2e4c28bfb16c53a9ed7691c35f7765\">It starts with a gentle rollout on quieter roads, giving you time to settle in before the terrain gradually begins to build. Rolling sections and steady, approachable climbs keep things engaging without ever feeling overwhelming, helping you find a rhythm and develop control as the ride unfolds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0c88699c71c0cbe81dc40246ff910b5c\">At around halfway, a 25km feed station offers a chance to refuel and reset before the second half, where the climbing eases and the roads become smoother and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-954b88ad3774622fe68de45998f69b28\">From there, it\u2019s about enjoying the momentum and riding strong towards the finish. A well-balanced 50km that delivers progression, variety, and a real sense of accomplishment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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-711c1216-8899-4e59-9206-cfdfb2165d86\"><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: #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\">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-34a54290-e6ce-47b9-b056-3da9266d7f26\"><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: #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\">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<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<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-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-21105ddadd5b02d5b7b8fedca8ce4539\">Our&nbsp;50km made of stone&nbsp;sportive is designed to strike that sweet spot: challenging enough to feel like a real achievement, yet fully achievable for riders building fitness and confidence.<\/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-9fdab754468d8d140ccfb0bcd0f3bee3\">The route rolls out on quieter roads with a gentle start, giving you time to settle in and find your rhythm. The opening kilometres are kind on the legs, with light undulations that ease you into the ride without demanding too much too soon.<\/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-91d2526d0c9ec47d1bafcd71d4c22257\">As the route progresses, the terrain becomes more engaging. A series of rolling sections\u2014short climbs followed by flowing descents\u2014keep things interesting and encourage a steady, controlled effort. These climbs are approachable but rewarding, making them perfect for developing strength and pacing.<\/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-22dd7a9671a72da911542a3f315edbd4\">At around the halfway point, you\u2019ll reach the 25km feed station\u2014a great opportunity to refuel, take a breather, and reset before the second half of the ride. By this point you&#8217;ve done most of your climbing so from here&nbsp;you\u2019ll be rewarded with some of the most enjoyable riding of the day, with smoother roads and gentle descents helping you carry momentum toward the finish.<\/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-d55358f181eddfca29f3e94912b52625\">The final kilometres ease you home, allowing you to spin out the legs and enjoy the sense of achievement as you head back in.<\/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-6efb5f865c39b0faf2728044eb93dbf0\">Throughout the event, mechanical support and first aid will be available, giving you peace of mind so you can focus on enjoying the ride.<\/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-c151ac2cc5f362faed8245c5db2c1c0d\">Overall, this is a well-balanced and supportive 50km route\u2014ideal for stepping up your distance, building confidence, and crossing the finish line feeling strong and accomplished.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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-52a91595-f4e5-4294-912b-749b372411ff\"><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: #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\">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:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pau.co.uk\/blog\/couch-to-50km\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/WEB-03-1024x373.jpg\" alt=\"50km Coaching for Made of Stone Graphic\" class=\"wp-image-8283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/WEB-03-1024x373.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/WEB-03-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/WEB-03-768x280.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/WEB-03-1536x560.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/peak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/122\/2026\/04\/WEB-03.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" 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-207498267fe986f156e4dae8917e187e\">Made of Stone has three different route options so you can choose the one that suits your day on the bike.<\/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-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c98e80969affa49672643b5c70da904a 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-d236e405-c487-459d-b342-2bd58d95ae54\"><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; --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-22bcb6f11108bc63349aaa7f243fc7b8 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-gravel\/\"><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\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1ed109bb2550f492f5c0fb089ebb51c\" style=\"color:#da8529;font-size:35px\">100KM MIXED<\/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-5135a4c67ddbf797508c73dccc264aa5\">GRAVEL ADVENTURE (25%)<\/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<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5bf68f682299ce29e71177dd427aeff\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>\u2714\ufe0f<\/strong> Road &amp; Gravel sections<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64df66ed2d7151bbe5a0883716e4781d\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>\u2714\ufe0f<\/strong> Ride with Sean Conway<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color 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