This time it’s “The Rookie” — a metric century on gravel. It’s a bit longer than The Red Assassin, but with somewhat less technical terrain.

Ride level is iN (Intermediate) — you should be able to maintain a moving average of at least 20 kph over rolling terrain. The route includes a touch of singletrack. This is not a super challenging route and we are not racing at all, but it’s still a fairly long route and a moderate to high fitness level is highly recommended. Gravel tire size recommendation: around 38 mm.