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If you choose to ride any of these routes, be thankful for the work that went into creating them. In terms of the Gainesville area routes, they were established over a period of 15+ years, and in many cases, JOM of Gravel Cyclist has established relationships with local landowners. Please respect these roads, respect those who live on them, and be a good person.
This isn’t a list of every route we have ever ridden, far from it, but this page will feature some of the fixture routes in the USA home base of Gravel Cyclist HQ, Gainesville, Florida. Additional Florida routes are linked below including other states. More routes will be added over time.
For those routes that were not designed by Gravel Cyclist, appropriate credit is given. Please remember you ride these routes at your own risk. Gravel Cyclist LLC is in no way responsible for your safety and well-being every time you kit up and go ride any of these roads on the gravelly road less traveled. We accept route submissions for this page if you are so inclined, feel free to drop us a line!
California
| Coming soon… |
Florida
- Avon Park, Clermont, Orlando, Zephyr Hills, Dade City
- Gainesville (home to the Gravel Cyclist crew, riding on the gravelly roads less travelled since 2006).
- Tallahassee, Florida
- High Springs, Florida
- More coming soon!
Georgia
- Dahlonega
- Covington
- Helen
- Hillsboro
- Irwinton
- Madison
- Penfield (close to Athens)
- Woodbury
- More coming soon!
Indiana
| Heltonville Area
Charles’ Dream Route 88km / 55 miles: Plenty of elevation over the course of 55 miles / 88 kms Designer – Unknown |
| Heltonville Area
Leavenworth almost 100 Miles: Almost 100 miles, route designed by Unknown, slight modifications to start and end in Leavenworth by JOM of Gravel Cyclist Designer – Unknown |
| New Washington
GCX New Washington: Mixed-Surface route taking in New Washington and Hanover, Indiana. Lovely views of the Ohio River later in the route. Approximately 20% to 25% gravel roads on this route. Modified from the original route here. Designer – Runkorte / JOM |
Ohio
Visit the excellent Ohio Gravel Grinders website for everything Ohio!
Oregon
Visit the excellent Dirty Freehub website for everything Oregon!
Tennessee
Hickman CountyEast Hickman Mixed-Surface: Almost 40 miles of fun over mixed-surfaces in East Hickman County. The route is a variant of one of GoshDarn.org‘s shorter rides from their adventure series. Plenty of climbing and fun descending, but do be mindful of loose dogs. There are many along the course. Be sure to check out GoshDarn.org (Gosh Darn Gravel Grinder). Designer – JOM |
Texas
- Gainesville
- Palestine
Virginia
HaymarketHaymarket VA Gravel Ramble: Mixed-Surface route starting in Haymarket, heads towards Middleburg, Virginia, and more. Can easily be extended or shortened. 53 miles / 85kms. Designer – JOM |
Middleburg (Loudoun County)Leesburg VA Gravel Funfest: Mixed-Surface route starting in Leesburg, travels through Waterford, optional stop in Taylorstown, optional visit to Brunswick (Maryland), Lovettsville, Purcellville, and back into Leesburg. The route can easily be extended or shortened. 66 miles / 107kms Designer – JOM |
Leesburg (Loudoun County)Middleburg VA Gravel Exploro: Mixed-Surface route starting in Middleburg, heads towards the outskirts of Purcelville, back towards Round Hill, Airmont, Unison, and more. Route can easily be extended or shortened. Store stop options near Purcelville (off course) and Round Hill. 63 miles / 100kms |
| More routes / videos coming… |
