INGATESTONE - BLACKMORE TEAROOM

🚴‍♂️ Ride Into Summer: Ingatestone (Sat 12th April) ☕

💥 Ride Overview:
Rolling roads, smooth group riding, and a legendary café stop at Blackmore Tearoom—this is early season perfection. Expect steady efforts, some fun open roads, and plenty of coffee at the end!

📍 Meet Point: Hub Velo, 215 Lower Clapton Rd, London E5 8EG
⏰ 8 AM meet, 8:15 AM roll out
📏 Distance: 43-54 miles | Elevation: 1450ft
🍽️ Café Stop: Blackmore Tearoom, Ingatestone
🏎️ Minimum Speed: 12mph
⏳ Estimated Riding Time: 3-4hrs

🚴‍♂️ Groups:
🔥 G1 – Fast & strong 💨 for experienced riders
🚴‍♂️ G2 – Steady & social 🚴‍♀️ a good mix of effort & chat
😊 G3 – Relaxed & welcoming for confidence-building

✅ Things to Bring:
• Snacks & water – no mid-ride stop, so fuel smart! 🍌
• Layer up – spring weather is unpredictable! 🧥
• Smooth wheels = smooth ride – check your bike!

⚠️ Safety Notes:
• No-drop ride! Everyone finishes together.
• Communicate hazards & changes in pace.
• Ride predictably & respect traffic rules.

Next ride: Warlingham (Round Trip) – Sat 26th April

#RideIntoSummer #NLCC #CyclingCommunity #Ingatestone