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00:00 – Pre ride faff
08:13 – Rollout
11:24 – Bellmore
16:19 – Food Stop and Route Split
24:00 – Finish Line
Welcome to an epic adventure on Northern Ireland’s finest gravel trails! Join me as I take on the Lakelander Gravel Grinder 2023. A 100km/60km cycling event like no other. In this video, you’ll get my perspective as I tackle The Mongrel 60km route.
π΄ββοΈ Gravel enthusiasts, this one’s for you! Whether you’re an experienced rider or, like me, are new to gravel cycling, hopefully you’ll be inspired by the beauty of these gravel trails in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
From winding gravel paths through the lakes, to lush forests, this ride showcases the best of Northern Ireland’s gravel cycling.
π Location: County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
π Event: Lakelander Gravel Grinder – https://lakelander.co.uk
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10 Comments
Hi Connor, you're the man. Great presentation. I'm from N.I. ok I'm tempted, so there.π
Just as I said to you the Fustle GR-1 is awesome on the downhills. I didn't see you after that π
Awesome video mate! You really captured the day. Tough all round but highly enjoyable. I was glad to see u mention how hard climbing would have been on a hard tail (me!) as I was buggered on some of those climbs. Great meeting you and thanks for the shoutout on Bonked!
Super video man. Really well put together. Enjoyed watching it. I did the big dog at the weekend for the second time and it definitely doesn't get any easier. If you are looking for another event try the Galway gravel grinder. Another superb event. ππ
Great video Connor, enjoyed watching thatβ¦ like the sound of a 160k route next year π
Great watch Connor. I even managed to star in the video . The guy in the phoenix cc kit . Whata day on the bike roll on the big dog next year
Great video Connor. Thanks for sharing! I did the Mongrel also…was a great day out! Was my first ever race and thought the hills would never end! Was a tough introduction to Gravel cycling but it didnt put me off…now looking for more local races!
Great video there Connor, that looked like great craic!! I come from a road race and cyclocross background but wouldn't mind giving that a go next year. I have a low gear of 38×36 on my cross bike, would that be low enough to get round?
Quality content as usual Connor. π΄ββοΈπ¨π¨
Hey, nice chatting with you and your wife at the Springsteen concert. Maybe see you in Enniskillen later this year or Girona or Majorca or the Alps ππ