London Orbital Gravel Challenge
Sat 9 - Sun 10 Aug 2025 London, UK

London Orbital Gravel Challenge

The London Off-Road Gravel Challenge (LOGC) is back, and it's ready to test even the most seasoned cyclists with 30 challenging climbs. This legendary ride is known for its sheer brutality.

  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 Aug 2025
Old Royal Naval College, London

London Orbital Gravel Challenge

05:00

Age 18 & over

£30

  • 24 hrs gravel riding
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Hilly
  • Newcomers

Event overview

This legendary ride, known for its sheer brutality, promises to push you to your absolute limits.

Imagine starting in Greenwich in the early hours of the morning and embarking on a relentless 360-kilometre journey. You'll face a daunting 4400 meters of climbing, equivalent to scaling more than half of Mount Everest! The route will take you over 30 challenging climbs, each one a mental and physical hurdle.

Don't expect an easy ride. LOGC is notorious for its difficulty. Last year, out of a field of 44 riders, only two – myself and a National Cyclocross Champion – managed to conquer the course. This year, prepare to burn thousands of calories as you navigate demanding terrain.

Yet, even amidst the darkest challenge, you'll never be far from the heart of London. This unique juxtaposition of urban proximity and rugged riding adds another layer of intrigue to this already extraordinary event.

Are you ready to take on the ultimate test? The London Off-Road Gravel Challenge awaits.

Highlights

The challenge

  • Distance | 360km
  • Elevation Gain | 4400m (over half of Mount Everest!)
  • Start | Greenwich
  • Objective | Conquer 30 challenging climbs
  • The route is best completed on the gravel/CX or mountain bike

Prizes

Highlights

  • Gold

    Complete the loop within 24 hours.

  • Silver

    Finish within 24 hours of ride time.

  • Bronze

    Complete the challenge non-stop.

A word of caution

  • LOGC is incredibly challenging
  • Last year, out of 44 starters, only two riders (one of them a National Cyclocross Champion) completed the route
  • Expect to burn over 10,000 calories

Event photos

  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Superfit only
  • Teams

Pick your challenge

  • 24-hr solo challenge

    Ride the entire 360 km round trip within 24 hours, this is as simple as it gets - just enter, turn up, go and keep on going until you stop - preferably where you started. 

  • 24-hr team challenge

    Gather a team of friends or colleagues, riding as a team you’ll egg each other on, together you’re stronger, a finish is almost guaranteed! 

Enduros

  • 100km Enduro 

    A straightforward day, riding the first 100 km of the route, conveniently bringing you to Reigate where you can catch a train home. 

  • 140km Enduro 

    A longer day, riding the first 140 km of the route, which will conveniently bring you to Guildford. 

  • 180km Enduro 

    It's a long day, 180 km of riding half the route from Greenwich to Maidenhead.

Ability level

No surprise here, this is a ride for Expert riders with good fitness and stamina however there's nothing too technical in the routes, these are endurance riding challenges, so pick your challenge to suit you - obvs!

However, to enjoy the rides you have to have reasonable fitness and some off-road experience.

You need to be an experienced rider to complete the 24-hour challenges. 

This is a self-supported ride, you need to ensure your bike is in good condition before setting off. 

Finally - if it all goes pear-shaped, you are never more than 5 miles away from a railway station with frequent trains back to London 

Event HQ

Old Royal Naval College
London
Greater London
SE10 9NN
UK

Map /// raft.dent.backup

  • Hilly
  • Multiple laps

Route summary

  • Full 360km 
  • Distance | 360km/220 miles 
  • Climb | 4200m/13500ft 
  • Percentage Off-road | 90%

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Entry fees

Entry fee

£30.00