On Saturday 8 March, as part of Herne Hill Velodrome’s IWD events, we’ll be running some women’s social rides that will be open to non-members – so you can get the chance to ride with us and learn a little more about what we do.
No booking is required – just turn up at Herne Hill Velodrome at 9am and ask for your ride leader.
We’ll have three groups going out:
- Intermediate (22-23kph), led by Katia
- Steady (20-21kph), led by Cath and Esther
- Super-steady ride led by Jane
The first two rides will follow this 70km route, and we’ll make sure each group stays together throughout. The super-steady ride will be shorter but exact route TBC. All rides will end in Crystal Palace where you can join us for lunch and coffee.
Make sure you have a roadworthy bike with working gears and brakes, straight and true wheels, properly inflated tyres, and (ideally) mudguards if it’s wet. Drop handlebars are ideal but not mandatory – the super-steady ride in particular will be much more relaxed about this.
Wear appropriate clothing – for example a jersey or jacket with pockets, padded shorts or tights, gloves/mitts, and a jacket or gilet if it’s wet and/or cold. But wear what you are comfortable with – if Lycra isn’t for you, that’s fine. We strongly advise wearing a helmet but it is not mandatory.
Bring at least one full water bottle, and a snack for mid-ride refuelling is recommended.
Bring a spare inner tube in case you have a puncture, and if you have tyre levers and pump, bring those too. We will be taking emergency contact numbers before we start in case of any accidents.