Gravel and Chats: the New Forest Escape
Escape to the New Forest for an unforgettable weekend of gravel riding and the chance to meet likeminded women.
Mar 20 - 22, 2026
New Forest, United Kingdom
Hosted by Debbie (duathlongirluk)
Cyclist & Mum
What makes this special?
Ride the New Forest with Debbie, former Duathlon World Champion turned adventurer
Connect with like minded women who love to ride
Explore the New Forest’s best gravel, views and hidden corners together
Gravel and Chats: the New Forest Escape
Escape to the New Forest for an unforgettable weekend of gravel riding and the chance to meet likeminded women.
Mar 20 - 22, 2026
New Forest, United Kingdom
Hosted by Debbie (duathlongirluk)
Cyclist & Mum
What makes this special?
Ride the New Forest with Debbie, former Duathlon World Champion turned adventurer
Connect with like minded women who love to ride
Explore the New Forest’s best gravel, views and hidden corners together
Trip at a Glance
Join me for a women’s-only gravel cycling weekend designed for connection and adventure on the bike. We’ll explore the beautiful trails of the New Forest - a mix of forest tracks, open heathland, and quiet lanes, all with plenty of stops for coffee, cake, and chats. MTB and gravel rides welcome, the rides are relaxed and social, with no pressure to be fast, just supportive with plenty of laughter. When we’re not riding, there’s time to relax, chat and enjoy the weekend. Come on your own or with a friend - you’ll head home knowing more women who love the same things you do.
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Debbie's trip is suitable for an audience with experience cycling ~60km a day comfortably
Activity Level
Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Group Size
Max 10 people
Need to know
Women's only group
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Trip at a Glance
Join me for a women’s-only gravel cycling weekend designed for connection and adventure on the bike. We’ll explore the beautiful trails of the New Forest - a mix of forest tracks, open heathland, and quiet lanes, all with plenty of stops for coffee, cake, and chats. MTB and gravel rides welcome, the rides are relaxed and social, with no pressure to be fast, just supportive with plenty of laughter. When we’re not riding, there’s time to relax, chat and enjoy the weekend. Come on your own or with a friend - you’ll head home knowing more women who love the same things you do.
Activity Level
Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Group Size
Max 10 people
Need to know
Women's only group
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Debbie's trip is suitable for an audience with experience cycling ~60km a day comfortably
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Debbie (duathlongirluk)'s itinerary for this trip
Day 1
Welcome & Settle In
Arrive at the hotel at your own pace and settle in. We’re right in the heart of the New Forest, in a cycling-friendly spot chosen specifically for this group. Take the afternoon however you like. Get comfortable, have a quiet coffee, stretch the legs or chat with a few of the riders you’ll be cycling with. We’ll meet for a proper bike check so everything is set for the next day. At 6pm we come together for a relaxed welcome before heading to dinner as a group. It’s an easy way to get to know each other, run through a short overview of the rides and ask any questions. A light meal, good company and a gentle start to the weekend.
Day 2
Pines & Ponies Gravel
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel before rolling out at 10am for a relaxed 35 to 40 mile gravel ride through some of the New Forest’s most striking landscapes. Bolderwood’s forest roads take you under tall, quiet canopies, while Rhinefield and Blackwater Arboretum open into wide gravel stretches lined with giant redwoods. We pass through Burley for a cosy mid-ride coffee stop before completing the loop. With planned pauses along the way, the ride takes around four to five hours. The pace is steady, giving you time to enjoy the scenery rather than rush through it. We return to the hotel in the early afternoon. You can take the rest of the day as you like. Later, we come together for a mindset and confidence session, a short strength and fitness workshop and a couple of small surprises. Dinner brings everyone together to unwind and close out a great day.
Day 3
Lyndhurst Forest Loop
We start at 9am for a relaxed 8-10 mile ride on quiet roads and smooth gravel from Lyndhurst into the calm woods around Emery Down. The easy route is suitable for all experience levels and offers a comfortable start to the day. Highlights include the Bolderwood Cycle Track with its tall trees, soft light, and peaceful loop, plus an optional stop at the Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary platform, where you might spot fallow deer. You return to the hotel for checkout and say your goodbyes to the group. It’s time to wrap up the weekend, chat about the rides and head home with new memories, stories and friendships.
Debbie (duathlongirluk)'s itinerary for this trip
Day 1
Welcome & Settle In
Arrive at the hotel at your own pace and settle in. We’re right in the heart of the New Forest, in a cycling-friendly spot chosen specifically for this group. Take the afternoon however you like. Get comfortable, have a quiet coffee, stretch the legs or chat with a few of the riders you’ll be cycling with. We’ll meet for a proper bike check so everything is set for the next day. At 6pm we come together for a relaxed welcome before heading to dinner as a group. It’s an easy way to get to know each other, run through a short overview of the rides and ask any questions. A light meal, good company and a gentle start to the weekend.
Day 2
Pines & Ponies Gravel
We start the day with breakfast at the hotel before rolling out at 10am for a relaxed 35 to 40 mile gravel ride through some of the New Forest’s most striking landscapes. Bolderwood’s forest roads take you under tall, quiet canopies, while Rhinefield and Blackwater Arboretum open into wide gravel stretches lined with giant redwoods. We pass through Burley for a cosy mid-ride coffee stop before completing the loop. With planned pauses along the way, the ride takes around four to five hours. The pace is steady, giving you time to enjoy the scenery rather than rush through it. We return to the hotel in the early afternoon. You can take the rest of the day as you like. Later, we come together for a mindset and confidence session, a short strength and fitness workshop and a couple of small surprises. Dinner brings everyone together to unwind and close out a great day.
Day 3
Lyndhurst Forest Loop
We start at 9am for a relaxed 8-10 mile ride on quiet roads and smooth gravel from Lyndhurst into the calm woods around Emery Down. The easy route is suitable for all experience levels and offers a comfortable start to the day. Highlights include the Bolderwood Cycle Track with its tall trees, soft light, and peaceful loop, plus an optional stop at the Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary platform, where you might spot fallow deer. You return to the hotel for checkout and say your goodbyes to the group. It’s time to wrap up the weekend, chat about the rides and head home with new memories, stories and friendships.
Meet your Host
Fun Fact
I once came out of transition at an international duathlon… with my helmet on backwards!
Short Bio
I’m Debbie, I didn’t start cycling until I was almost 40, but I quickly fell in love. I’m a former Duathlon World Champion who now enjoys embracing new challenges on the bike. My love of travel started in my 20s when I backpacked around the world, and now I get the best of both worlds by combining cycling with little escapes. I’m all for exploring new places on two wheels, then rewarding the effort with good food, laughs, and a cosy place to stay. I love meeting like-minded women who are all about adventure, challenges and connection. I’m super excited to ride with you this spring.
Why I got into cycling?
I didn’t grow up cycling and honestly never imagined it would become such a big part of my life. I picked it up just before turning 40 and something clicked straight away. It gave me freedom, confidence and a sense of adventure I didn’t realise I was missing. Very quickly it became more than just riding. It was the people, the shared challenges, the conversations, the feeling of doing something for yourself. Cycling opened a whole new world for me and I’ve never looked back.
Why I am hosting?
I’ve arranged quite a few one-day women’s gravel rides, so hosting a full weekend felt like the natural next step. For me, the magic of cycling is the people you meet along the way. I’d love to bring more women together to experience that. The New Forest is one of my favourite places to ride, but I’ve only ever explored it on the road. I keep hearing how good the gravel is down there, and it feels like the perfect place for a relaxed women’s weekend - beautiful trails, easy-going terrain, with plenty of spots for coffee and cake.
Meet your Host
Debbie (duathlongirluk)
Cyclist & Mum
12.5k followers
Fun Fact
I once came out of transition at an international duathlon… with my helmet on backwards!
Short Bio
I’m Debbie, I didn’t start cycling until I was almost 40, but I quickly fell in love. I’m a former Duathlon World Champion who now enjoys embracing new challenges on the bike. My love of travel started in my 20s when I backpacked around the world, and now I get the best of both worlds by combining cycling with little escapes. I’m all for exploring new places on two wheels, then rewarding the effort with good food, laughs, and a cosy place to stay. I love meeting like-minded women who are all about adventure, challenges and connection. I’m super excited to ride with you this spring.
Why I got into cycling?
I didn’t grow up cycling and honestly never imagined it would become such a big part of my life. I picked it up just before turning 40 and something clicked straight away. It gave me freedom, confidence and a sense of adventure I didn’t realise I was missing. Very quickly it became more than just riding. It was the people, the shared challenges, the conversations, the feeling of doing something for yourself. Cycling opened a whole new world for me and I’ve never looked back.
Why I am hosting?
I’ve arranged quite a few one-day women’s gravel rides, so hosting a full weekend felt like the natural next step. For me, the magic of cycling is the people you meet along the way. I’d love to bring more women together to experience that. The New Forest is one of my favourite places to ride, but I’ve only ever explored it on the road. I keep hearing how good the gravel is down there, and it feels like the perfect place for a relaxed women’s weekend - beautiful trails, easy-going terrain, with plenty of spots for coffee and cake.
Important Information
Accomodation
Social hosting
Breakfast
8hrs of gravel riding
Strength & conditioning session
Mindset & confidence talk
Equipment rental (if required)
Transfers (if required)
Local Taxes
Visa
Flights
Insurance
Train tickets
FAQs
On select trips, your host may be a well-known athlete, coach, or content creator. Unless otherwise stated, your host is not acting as a professional guide or instructor and is not responsible for leading routes or ensuring participant safety. Certified local guides may accompany the group where required. All participants are responsible for their own physical readiness and participation in trip activities. Practicing outdoor sports brings risks. theKlub and your host do not accept any responsibility deriving from your wrong behaviors during the participation of our group travels. You are the ultimate responsible for your action.
Travel insurance requirement: For your safety and peace of mind, all guests are required to hold valid travel insurance that covers:
- Medical expenses and evacuation
- Trip cancellation or interruption
- Participation in physical activities such as hiking, cycling, or other outdoor or wellness-related activities
- Medical expenses and evacuation
- Trip cancellation or interruption
- Participation in physical activities such as hiking, cycling, or other outdoor or wellness-related activities
How does booking work?
You can join the waitlist for free. When the trip opens for bookings, you can secure your spot by paying a deposit. Once you pay the deposit, your spot is confirmed. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and if the trip is fully booked, we cannot guarantee availability. The remaining balance is due 3 weeks (21 days) before the trip begins. If you don't pay the balance by the deadline, your spot will be released, and your deposit will be forfeited.
Can I cancel my trip?
Yes, you can cancel your trip, but the amount refunded depends on when you cancel:
- Cancel up to 3 weeks before the trip: Full refund
- Cancel between 2 and 3 weeks before the trip: 50% refund
- Cancel less than 2 weeks before the trip: No refund
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to info@theklub.world. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 10 business days. For added peace of mind, we recommend ensuring your travel insurance covers cancellation.
What happens if the host or theKlub cancels the trip?
If we or the host need to cancel the trip for any reason, you'll receive a full refund for all services you booked through us, no matter when the cancellation occurs.
You can join the waitlist for free. When the trip opens for bookings, you can secure your spot by paying a deposit. Once you pay the deposit, your spot is confirmed. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and if the trip is fully booked, we cannot guarantee availability. The remaining balance is due 3 weeks (21 days) before the trip begins. If you don't pay the balance by the deadline, your spot will be released, and your deposit will be forfeited.
Can I cancel my trip?
Yes, you can cancel your trip, but the amount refunded depends on when you cancel:
- Cancel up to 3 weeks before the trip: Full refund
- Cancel between 2 and 3 weeks before the trip: 50% refund
- Cancel less than 2 weeks before the trip: No refund
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to info@theklub.world. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 10 business days. For added peace of mind, we recommend ensuring your travel insurance covers cancellation.
What happens if the host or theKlub cancels the trip?
If we or the host need to cancel the trip for any reason, you'll receive a full refund for all services you booked through us, no matter when the cancellation occurs.
Important Information
Accomodation
Social hosting
Breakfast
8hrs of gravel riding
Strength & conditioning session
Mindset & confidence talk
Equipment rental (if required)
Transfers (if required)
Local Taxes
Visa
Flights
Insurance
Train tickets
FAQs
On select trips, your host may be a well-known athlete, coach, or content creator. Unless otherwise stated, your host is not acting as a professional guide or instructor and is not responsible for leading routes or ensuring participant safety. Certified local guides may accompany the group where required. All participants are responsible for their own physical readiness and participation in trip activities. Practicing outdoor sports brings risks. theKlub and your host do not accept any responsibility deriving from your wrong behaviors during the participation of our group travels. You are the ultimate responsible for your action.
Travel insurance requirement: For your safety and peace of mind, all guests are required to hold valid travel insurance that covers:
- Medical expenses and evacuation
- Trip cancellation or interruption
- Participation in physical activities such as hiking, cycling, or other outdoor or wellness-related activities
- Medical expenses and evacuation
- Trip cancellation or interruption
- Participation in physical activities such as hiking, cycling, or other outdoor or wellness-related activities
How does booking work?
You can join the waitlist for free. When the trip opens for bookings, you can secure your spot by paying a deposit. Once you pay the deposit, your spot is confirmed. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and if the trip is fully booked, we cannot guarantee availability. The remaining balance is due 3 weeks (21 days) before the trip begins. If you don't pay the balance by the deadline, your spot will be released, and your deposit will be forfeited.
Can I cancel my trip?
Yes, you can cancel your trip, but the amount refunded depends on when you cancel:
- Cancel up to 3 weeks before the trip: Full refund
- Cancel between 2 and 3 weeks before the trip: 50% refund
- Cancel less than 2 weeks before the trip: No refund
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to info@theklub.world. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 10 business days. For added peace of mind, we recommend ensuring your travel insurance covers cancellation.
What happens if the host or theKlub cancels the trip?
If we or the host need to cancel the trip for any reason, you'll receive a full refund for all services you booked through us, no matter when the cancellation occurs.
You can join the waitlist for free. When the trip opens for bookings, you can secure your spot by paying a deposit. Once you pay the deposit, your spot is confirmed. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and if the trip is fully booked, we cannot guarantee availability. The remaining balance is due 3 weeks (21 days) before the trip begins. If you don't pay the balance by the deadline, your spot will be released, and your deposit will be forfeited.
Can I cancel my trip?
Yes, you can cancel your trip, but the amount refunded depends on when you cancel:
- Cancel up to 3 weeks before the trip: Full refund
- Cancel between 2 and 3 weeks before the trip: 50% refund
- Cancel less than 2 weeks before the trip: No refund
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to info@theklub.world. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 10 business days. For added peace of mind, we recommend ensuring your travel insurance covers cancellation.
What happens if the host or theKlub cancels the trip?
If we or the host need to cancel the trip for any reason, you'll receive a full refund for all services you booked through us, no matter when the cancellation occurs.
Debbie's Gravel Trip
2 nights
From £320.00
Debbie's Gravel Trip
From £320.00