Easy / Shorter BP events

[FLV]

I see the list of events on bikepacking.com etc and am obviously aware of the BB events.

Having been, lets say.... off the boil.... for a while I am not really up to speed with whats around. I was discussing with a friend for work and realised I was quite out of touch. So, to that end, what do people know about events that are geared towards the easier or more relaxed end of the spectrum.

The chap I speak of is keep to try a relaxed event rather than just pick a route (picking a route or making one up would be a little easier) but is keen to keep it to a single or double night out rather than a week or so and isnt an experienced off roader, though is fine to give it a go. BB200 would be way too much, for instance. A bb100/120 without any HAB in it would work.

The obvious is the Welsh Ride Thing.

Anything else spring to mind?

[redefined_cycles]

Dave. I'm not sure how easy it is but isn't the Jenn Ride supposed to be quite do-able for most abilities. I think there is a (organised group start) winter version of it coming up very soon.

[Johnallan]

Various routes available on the Calder Divide. Optional pre-arranged campsite with additional option of a bag-drop.

https://www.calderdividetrail.co.uk/bes ... -yorkshire

[voodoo_simon]

New event Tor Divide in the Peak next year
https://tordivide.co.uk/

There’s a 150km distance, follow the organiser over in the ‘gram (he also posts here), seems a decent person

[In Reverse]

Not until next Sept but this probably fits the bill https://www.mtbepicsuk.co.uk/c100/

[MuddyPete]

May I suggest the reader draws inspiration from the monthly RegRides, documented herewithin?

It provides plenty of suggestions for riders of a more civilised persuasion

[boxelder]

Jennride (gravel)

https://dirtdash.cc (not cheap)

[FLV]

Thanks a lot everyone, certainly some in there I had not thought / heard of!