WARE (CAFE AT END) - CROOKED BILLET

East side! Scenic but grippy route to Ware with optional café stop at the end. Classic winter spin with a longer G1/2 stretch for the brave. Smooth rollout from Hackney.

📍 Meet Point: Hub Velo, 215 Lower Clapton Rd, E5 8EG
⏰ 8:15AM meet, 8:30AM roll out
📏 Distance & Elevation:
G1/2 – 54mi / 1900ft
G3U – 47mi / 1600ft
G3L – 34mi / 1100ft
⚡ Min Speed: 12mph
🕒 Est Time: 3.5–5 hrs
Cafe Stop:Crooked Billet, 84 Upper Clapton Rd, London E5 9JP

🔥 Groups
G1 – Stay long, stay steady
G2 – Balanced tempo
G3 – Two pace options

✅ Bring
Extra snacks & water
Layer up — long ride alert 🧤

⚠️ Safety Tips
Ware roads can be fast and narrow
Mind the roundabouts on way back

🎓 Tips
Use the longer route to work on endurance
Ride smooth, avoid burnout early

Next Ride: Leatherhead – Sat 31 Jan