Trying to describe a multi-stage race using gravel roads and singletrack and whatever damn bike you like seems fruitless and convoluted. The end result though is a lot less complex, and should simply be filed under “good times”. Bikes, beer, beats, dust and friends old and new: this is Grinduro.

Inaugural race winner Barry Wicks vowed to tip his party-to-race ratio in favour of partying this year, meaning he didn’t get the repeat win but did have a more relaxed weekend. This is how you do it…