A steady climb to Box Hill for the South crew. Switchbacks, photo ops, and a proper wake-up for the legs. Start local in Croydon, loop through Surrey lanes, and test the winter legs on Zig Zag Rd.
📍 Meet Point: Poundland, 139 N End, Croydon CR0 1TN
⏰ 8:15AM meet, 8:30AM roll out
📏 Distance & Elevation:
G1/2 – 37mi / 1825ft
G3 – 34mi / 1800ft
Cafe Stop: Box Hill – Zig Zag Rd, Tadworth KT20 7LB
⚡ Min Speed: 12mph
🕒 Est Time: 3.5–4 hrs
🔥 Groups
G1 – Tempo with flex
G2 – Chill but pacey
G3 – Winter cruise
✅ Bring
Water, warm layers, snack bar 🍫
⚠️ Safety Tips
Zig Zag descent = chill
Traffic builds on return, heads up
🎓 Tips
Keep cadence smooth on the climb
Use this to benchmark your winter fitness