Gravel ride between La Loire and Le Nohain

The ride

This 57.7 km loop sets off from Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire and follows the Loire river out of town before turning to the Nohain river on the way back. The route mixes 28% paved with 72% unpaved surface, so expect a ride that shifts between the two. With 396 m of elevation gain spread across the loop, it rolls along at an easygoing pace. You start and finish in the same village, which keeps the logistics simple.