Weekly Bike Ride
🚴♂️ Winter Dash Series
✨ Ride Overview & Café Stop
We’re heading south to the rolling lanes of Kent for a classic autumn opener. Expect steady climbs, countryside views & a warm-up into winter. Café stop is at the end back at Café St Germain in Crystal Palace ☕🍳
📍 Ride Details
Meet Point: Cadence Performance, 2A Anerley Hill, London SE19 2AA
Time: 9AM meet, 9:15AM roll out
Distance & Elevation:
G1/2 – 52mi | 3200ft
G3U – 47mi | 2500ft
G3L – 43mi | 2400ft
Minimum Speed: 12mph
Estimated Ride Time: 3.5–5 hrs
🔥 Groups
G1 – Fast & smooth 🚀
G2 – Strong & social 🚴🏽
G3 – Comfortable & consistent 😊
✅ Things to Bring
Hydration – 2 bottles 💧
Fuel – Mid-ride snacks 🍌
Café stop = reward time – bring card/cash 💳
⚠️ Safety Notes
Keep the group tight and predictable
Call hazards early – gravel and potholes expected
Be mindful of passing horses and cars
🎓 Educational Tips
Use the early undulations to warm up
Spin steady up climbs
Recover smart on descents
📍 Next Ride: HARLOW – Sat 11 October
