Weekly Bike Ride
🚴♂️ Sun’s Out, Miles Out: Welwyn – Sat 20th September ☀️🚲
🌟 Ride Overview & Café Stop
This week we’re heading north to Welwyn, rolling through leafy Hertfordshire lanes before fueling up at the ever-popular Spokes Café. The ride is steady with enough lumps to keep you honest and the café stop is well worth the grind. Great coffee, great vibes, and a chance to reset before heading back.
📍 Ride Details
• Meet Point: Hub Velo, 215 Lower Clapton Rd, London E5 8EG
• Time: 8 AM meet, 8:15 AM roll out
• Distance & Elevation:
• G1/2 – 63 miles | 2650ft
• G3 – 53 miles | 1900ft
• Minimum Speed: 12mph
• Estimated Ride Time: 3.5–5hrs
🚴♀️ Groups
🔥 G1 – Fast & efficient 🌀
🚴 G2 – Steady & social, with a few efforts thrown in
😊 G3 – Confidence-building and consistent ✊🏾
✅ Things to Bring
• Two bottles – hydration is key 💧
• Mid-ride snacks for the steady burn 🍌
• Cash/card for Spokes Café refuel ☕
⚠️ Safety Notes
• Ride tight in narrow lanes
• Use hand signals clearly — there are a few quick turns
• Respect other road users in small towns
🎓 Educational Tips
• Perfect route to practice gear control on rolling terrain
• Focus on holding a smooth line through twisty sections
• Make use of the group – don’t go solo too early!
📍 Next Ride: Windsor – Sat 27th September
