We're lucky to find ourselves on the doorstep of ideal gravel riding country.
For us, gravel riding is all about freedom, flexibility and going in whatever direction takes your fancy.
Take your pick between tarmac, track or trail - staying down in the Dale or heading to the hills.
Always knowing you’ve got the Cakery Cafe and good strong coffee waiting for you when you return.
Dales Bike Centre is now the home of the Borderlands GRVL Challenge, run by the folks at Struggle Events. It's a fantastic weekend that is what the Dales Bike Centre is all about - bringing people together who share a love of riding and the epic landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. Oh, and a liking for great coffee and cake.
Borderlands GRVL websiteHere's just a sample of the extensive route options for gravel riding from Dales Bike Centre.
The classic 2 Dales gravel ride, taking in the moonscape of Great Pinseat. Some tough climbing but rewarded with stunning views and descents.
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A stunning ride. Not much warm up before tackling 'Height of Greets' climb. Drop into Castle Bolton, Wensleydale then the steep ramp back to Swaledale!
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Gravel bike-friendly Swale Trail with tough detour up to the famous Tan Hill Inn (Swifty?). Mixed road/off road route with scenery, climbs and tempting pubs!
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We make the perfect base to explore the Yorkshire Dales. Our beautiful barns have everything the outdoors enthusiast needs. Including a proper breakfast!
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We've a top-quality, well-maintained fleet of over 50 mountain and road bikes to choose from. Hire for a morning or afternoon, a full day, or multiple days to really explore everything Swaledale and the Yorkshire Dales have to offer.
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Our shop has accessories and clothing from top brands like Rab's Cinder kit. Our workshop technicians are full-qualified Cytech wizards to keep your pride and joy in perfect condition and on the road where it should be.
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Our beautiful new Cafe building is the ideal destination before and after a bike ride. We make homemade meals and snacks from locally-sourced produce. And cake, there's always cake.
Show me the cakeDales Bike Centre
Parks Barn
Fremington
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL11 6AW
Open 9am til 5pm Seven days a week
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