GTRB Wild Weekender

Welcome to the Girls That Ride Bikes Wild Weekender!

Date: August 29-31st

Location: Durweston

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of cycling, connection, and adventure at our Women's Cycling Festival! This event is all about celebrating the joy of riding in a relaxed, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere. Whether you're part of a MTB or gravel riding group, a solo adventurer, or brand new to off-road cycling, this weekend is for you. Ride at your own pace, connect with like-minded people, and build confidence on two wheels. Trans and non-binary inclusive.

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What to Expect:

MTB, Road & Gravel Rides – Choose from different distances (short, medium & long)

Choose to join a group-led ride or follow gpx routes provided, the choice is yours.

Bike Maintenance & Bikepacking Tips – Hands-on workshops to boost your confidence on the trails

Yoga Sessions – Stretch and unwind after a day in the saddle

Inspirational Talks – Hear from badass women in cycling, adventure, and endurance sports

SUP – Natural dips, guided paddles, and chill-out time. (BYO SUP & buoyancy aid)

Wood Fired Sauna & River Dips

Camping & Community – Bring your own gear and enjoy an unforgettable weekend with great company

Local Food & Drink – Delicious options from independent local suppliers - Friday Night Italian Pizza & Saturday Night Paella available to purchase and prebook. Vegetarian, Vegan and Meat options are available.

Schedule for the weekend:

Friday: Settle In & Unwind

3 PM Onwards - Arrivals & Sign up Pitch your tent, meet the crew

4 – 6 PM – Instructor-led SUP Sessions (BYO paddleboard and buoyancy aid)

DINNER: Stone Baked Pizza (6 - 8 PM) – Avail to purchase on the day or pre-book.

7.30 - 8.30 PM Sunset Yoga

8 - 8.30 PM Introduction Talk GTRB - Event Briefing

8.30 PM - Claire Sharpe - Introduction to bikepacking top tips/ best hacks

Campfire & Drinks

🧘‍♀️Sunset Yoga – Unwind after the journey.
Sunset Yoga led by the amazing Amiee Stongman
As the sun melts into the horizon, we move with intention—exhale and reconnect, to embody your inner glow under the painted sky.

Saturday: Ride, Explore & Connect

8 AM Morning Yoga / Stretch Session – Shake off the tent sleep, Amiee Stongman
RISE Flow

This morning yoga ritual gently relaxes the body, clears the mind, and invites you to rise with intention. Expect soft stretches, embodied movement, and energy to fuel your day with grace and grounded power.

Breakfast & Coffee (8 AM) Food available to purchase

9.30 AM Maintenance Talk Pre-ride Checks & Fixes (9.30 AM) —Offcamber: The Local Bike shop will be running a hands-on maintenance check session that will cover basic trail fixes, tyre pressure, chain care, and emergency repairs. This session is perfect for people to apply tips straight away on the ride.

10.30 AM – 3 PM - Group & Guided Rides

MTB & Gravel groups (short, medium & long routes)

Join in on led rides or choose a route to ride with friends

All routes have café stops for lunch

3PM - 6PM - Wood Fired Sauna River Dip & Ice Plunge - Bake Sauna

3 PM -6 PM -Live Music - Expect guitars, drums, and great tunes - performances from: Soul Moon, Midori Wave & Kurbstone Pillow

DINNER: Paella (5.30 PM onwards) – Available to purchase on the day or pre-book.

Inspiring Talks (7 PM)

7PM Edel Mcanne - World class Women's Physio

7.45 PM Couch QA session with Molly & Katy

Cycling the UK coast for suicide prevention Katy Roberts - Saddle to Sea

Molly Weaver - British cyclist becomes first woman to hold record, taking 17 hours off previous time

8.30 PM Live Music - Final Set from Deano

Sunday: Ride & Recover

Coffee & Breakfast (8 AM)

9AM- 2PM- Choose a route you've not done already, we will host some group rides for all distances.

10AM -1PM – Instructor-led SUP Sessions.

GPX Routes to be sent out in advance.

cica 20KM, 40KM, 60KM,80KM with MTB, Gravel and Road options

🚿 Wild Rules:

No showers

Toilets provided

BYO tent, bike & paddleboard and buoyancy aid