Oxford County Fall Gravel Bike Getaway

Name: Oxford County Fall Gravel Bike Getaway
SKU: 1970
Price: 956.25 CAD
Availability: InStock

October 27-29, 2023

Revel in the last days of autumn’s colour, riding through Oxford County’s wide-open farmland and rolling tree-lined roads – with some of the most courteous motorists we’ve ever met! On our fall gravel getaway, you’ll discover every aspect of this hidden gem – riding 65-85 km per day at an average speed of 20-24 km/h. Along the way, we’ll treat you to some of the best views of the surrounding landscape, along with some tasty treats from local vendors. Our rides start and finish at the renowned Elm Hurst Inn & Spa – where a delicious dinner, a luxurious bed and perhaps even an optional massage will help you recover nicely for the next morning’s ride.

Price: $1275

25% due upon booking
75% charged 30 days before tour start date

Rates are per person, based on double occupancy. See below for single supplement.

Included with the tour is a Gravelocity Cycling Jersey & swag bag. Please select your jersey size below, or take a look at our sizing chart:

SKU: N/A Category: Tours Tags: 3-day, Oxford County, Scenic & Social, Single Cyclist

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Wide Open Gravel for the Taking

Is the sky bigger in Oxford County? It sure seems that way. Many of our gravel rides here roll across sprawling pastoral farmland, where the road ribbons ahead of you for miles, while long stands of trees help buffer the wind.

Summer's corn fields give way to stunning autumn colour as we turn onto forested riverside tracks and rail trails.

Our Fall Gravel Bike Getaway takes us through it all at a friendly pace. One ride might lead south into Amish country for some authentic Dutch pastries. Another might take us north to a tiny village for some locally-renowned coffee. And no cycling tour here is complete without a trek through the woods that line the Thames River. On this getaway, there's always time to stop and enjoy the view.

After a day of escape and exploration, you’ll check into the luxurious and historic Elmhurst Inn & Spa. There, you're free to relax in the shade of the willows, satisfy your appetite with five-star locally-inspired cuisine and curl up in a cozy bed to rest up for the next day's ride.

Where you'll be staying

The historic Elm Hurst Inn & Spa is the finest luxury hotel in Southwestern Ontario. A landmark since 1872, the Inn sits on 30 acres of rolling countryside, offering decadent dining and indulgent spa services. After a day of gravel grinding, cyclists can relax with a massage or just recline on the expansive patio overlooking the creek down below.

Between the spa’s extensive menu of services and the Muskoka chairs that beckon from the shade of the surrounding trees, non-cycling companions will have no trouble passing the time on site until our group returns from the morning ride.

What's Included

3 Guided rides on carefully curated routes
2 Nights at the historic Elm Hurst Inn & Spa
2 Breakfasts
Mid-ride bakery or lunch stops
Team Dinner on first night of the tour
Gravelocity Cycling Jersey (sizing chart)
Swag bag

You will receive your product(s) on the first day of the tour, and we’ll have spare sizes available on site for a quick and easy exchange if necessary.

For Non-Cyclists

You mean we didn’t have you at “spa?” How about exploring the variety of renowned cheese makers for which Oxford County is famous? Wander into Ingersoll and enjoy the food and curio shops on its main street. Drive south through Amish country with farm stands stops along the way. Trace the County’s Underground Railroad history in Otterville, or head north for a swim in the gorge near St. Mary’s.

Stratford is a little more than a half-hour drive away - whether you’re going to the theatre or just going for a stroll. Both Stratford and Oxford County offer self-guided tours featuring boutique purveyors of fine soaps, candles, chocolate and olive oil.

Please Note: Gravelocity’s tours run rain or shine. That said, we reserve the right to alter routes, distances or start times to avoid the worst of what Mother Nature (or the local gravel graders) may throw at us. On the rare occasion that a day’s bike ride is cancelled altogether, we’ll welcome you back on any other day - at any location - to make up for it.