23–24 January 2027 · Veliky Novgorod
ЗИМНИЕ ВЫХОДНЫЕ ВЕЛОКРОССА · 3ВВ
Два дня ТИПАЦИКЛОКРОССА: Cyclocross, Gravel, Fixed gear, МТБ и беговой кросс. Один день или оба.
TRIP CATALOGUE / REGIONS
Chelyabinsk to the Balandino Hillforts and Caves
A day ride from Chelyabinsk to the Balandino hillforts, Kolokolnya rock and marble quarries, returning through Kashtak forest. The author estimates 65–70 km and links a GPX; surface details and total ascent remain unverified.
An editorial selection linked to original sources. Each detail page states the date and provenance of file checks. GPX validation does not establish current rideability or permitted access.
66.817 km
Calculated from GPX points
A day ride from Chelyabinsk to the Balandino hillforts, Kolokolnya rock and marble quarries, returning through Kashtak forest. The author estimates 65–70 km and links a GPX; surface details and total ascent remain unverified.
GPX downloaded and validated 2026-11-02: 1458 points in 1 segments. Distance calculated without bridging gaps. File validation is not evidence of a recent ride. Source publication: date unknown.
Historical source estimate: Distance unverified
File start → finish (latitude, longitude): 55.180019, 61.409405 → 55.178994, 61.408466
Prepare for the trip
The author places both start and finish in Chelyabinsk. The exact meeting point and bicycle transport are unverified.
Check before departure
No field verification. Current rideability, permitted access, drinking water and operating shops are unconfirmed. Elevation gain is unknown. Source dated 20 November 2025. The GPX link was found, but its XML and geometry were not validated. Mine, cliff and quarry access is unverified; water, supplies and seasonal conditions are unknown. No FATRACING field check.