How did I do in my first ever race and ultra? Join me in the video to find out as I take on the 480km Great British Escapades course.

The Great British Escapades is a long distance gravel event. It starts in Canterbury in South East England before taking you across the North and South Downs. Whether it's your first event or you're an experienced ultra racer the course offers something for you.

It's got tarmac, gravel and some single track trails along the way and can be treated as a 3 day bike packing or adventure or completed without sleep (if you so desire). The event has been running in June now for 7 years and shows no sign of slowing down with 100 racers at the start line this year!

If you're thinking about doing your first ever long distance event.. DO IT. And my advice would be to make it this one. No matter how your race goes you will feel supported by the organisers and the atmosphere was truly incredible. Hopefully the video inspires some other riders out there to join the event next year!

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