Weekly Bike Ride
🚴♂️ Sun’s Out, Miles Out: Sevenoaks – Knatts Valley – Sat 13th September ⛰️🔥
🌟 Ride Overview & Café Stop
We’re diving into the Kent lanes for a punchy ride packed with climbs, rollers, and views for days. The café stop is at the end, so this is a full-focus, non-stop ride, fuel smart and pace well!
We’ll finish strong at Café St Germain back in Crystal Palace, perfect for a regroup, breakfast and banter 🍳☕.
📍 Ride Details
• Meet Point: Cadence Performance, 2A Anerley Hill, London SE19 2AA
• Time: 8 AM meet, 8:15 AM roll out
• Distance & Elevation:
• G1/2 – 54 miles | 3200ft
• G3 – 43-45 miles | 2500ft
• Minimum Speed: 12mph
• Estimated Ride Time: 3–4.5 hrs
🚴♀️ Groups
🔥 G1 – Strong & steady 💨 steady pace with sharp climbs
🚴 G2 – Solid and social, with effort where it counts
😊 G3 – Focused but supportive – hill confidence in progress! 💪🏾
✅ Things to Bring
• Fuel – no café en route = gels/bars are essential 🍫
• Hydration – bring 2 bottles 💧
• Layers – early starts can be chilly 🧥
⚠️ Safety Notes
• This is a non-stop ride – pace accordingly
• Ride tight and keep calls clear on narrow roads
• Look out for each other – group support is key
🎓 Educational Tips
• Practice smooth climbing rhythm – don’t surge
• Communicate clearly on effort changes
• Conserve energy on descents & flats for those kicker climbs
📍 Next Ride: Welwyn (Spokes Cafe) – Sat 20th September
