Weekly Bike Ride
🚴♂️ Sun’s Out, Miles Out: Henley on Thames – Sat 19th July ☀️
🌟 Ride Overview & Café Stop
This week we’re rolling west for a long and scenic adventure to Henley on Thames wide roads, steady climbs, riverside stretches, and pure summer energy. It’s a great one for riders looking to test their distance legs with plenty of group support along the way. We’ll refuel at Harris + Hoole, right in the heart of Henley coffee, snacks, and some post-effort chat before the final push home.
📍 Ride Details
• Meet Point: Richmond Park, Colicci Café, 138 Priory Lane, London SW15 5JP
• Time: 8 AM meet, 8:15 AM roll out
• Distance & Elevation:
• G1/G2/G3 – 77 miles | 1475ft
• Minimum Speed: 12mph
• Estimated Ride Time: 4.5–6 hours
🚴♀️ Groups
🔥 G1 – Fast & strong 💨 for experienced riders
🚴 G2 – Steady & social 🚴🏽♂️ great for working on longer distances
😊 G3 – Relaxed but confident 💪🏾 ideal for riders ready to push the miles
✅ Things to Bring
• Two bottles – keep hydrated over distance 💧
• Nutrition – bring plenty (bars/gels/sandwiches) 🍌
• Café money and good legs 🥐
⚠️ Safety Notes
• No-drop ride, stick with your group and communicate
• Long ride = pacing matters, don’t go out too hard
• Keep formation tight on traffic-heavy sections 🚦
🎓 Educational Tips
• Focus on fueling early and often – don’t wait until tired
• Watch cadence and gear selection on steady terrain
• Work as a group – rotate smoothly, signal clearly
📍 Next Ride: Brighton – Sat 26th July
