Join me on a stunning autumnal morning as I explore a brand new gravel route, heading out into the glorious colours of London’s biggest forest… this might be my new favourite gravel ride in London!

This route into Epping Forest, starting in north east London and heading into Essex, was featured by Red Bull as one of London’s best routes to explore on a gravel bike – and it didn’t disappoint. I even brought myself a little soup with me, as I explored the woods on my Kona Rove Adventure DL.

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Music:
Trust Fund – A Wooden Medal
Trust Fund – Curtis
Trust Fund – Until Now

All songs taken from album ‘Has It Been A While?’, out now via Tapete Records: https://trustfund.bandcamp.com/album/has-it-been-a-while

The list of Red Bull’s best gravel routes in London: https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/best-gravel-bike-routes-london

Thanks to Iancu Barbarasa of @TheCyclingCap (https://instagram.com/TheCyclingCap) for the route.

The bikepacking bags and camping gear I used (all bought at full price):
– Restrap Canister Bag, 1.5L
– Restrap Saddle Pack, 4.5L
– Apidura Racing Long
Top Tube Pack, 2L

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13 Comments

  1. I have been watching your vlog since I was a in Doha 3 years ago, its always interesting to see gloomy UK, and one thing that I noticed, you were enjoying your route, instead of speeding, cheers

  2. I’m lucky to live near this beautiful forest so always take rides through it and stopping at high beech is a must where you have a pub and a few places to eat tea coffee ice cream etc

  3. Epping Forest is a very beautiful place, I think was the King Henry the V hunting ground. But is my cyling ground! love it! Also, Essex is great place for cycling.

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