Join us for a ride
on the wild side
Gravel rides
Awesome social gravel rides
Whether you are new to cycling and just want to give it a go, or are a battle-hardened cyclist, our guided and group rides are designed to get you out into nature and enjoying the best scenery the UK has to offer.
self-guided
free to enter​
date 13 December 2025
chilterns hills
start/FINISH Rusty bike cafe Fassnidge Park, Uxbridge UB8 2UW
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Adventures are closer than you think!
We're back in the fabulous Chilterns Hills for the first of our winter social rides-in-beautiful-places. Join us for a super chilled community ride-out on London's doorstep where the trails are sweet and the wild scenery is stunning.
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Starting and finishing at Rusty Bike Cafe. Here you can count on a warm and friendly welcome, great coffee and tasty cakes and all the fuel you'll need - before and after your ride.
The cafe is a 5 min ride/15 min walk from Uxbridge Station at the end of the Met line.
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Meet at 9:30 for a staggered 10am rollout. Wrap up warmly for this one.
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You'll be amazed at how soon you'll find yourself on quiet canal-side trails and the stunning Chiltern landscapes.
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A choice of 2 routes both ending back at Rusty Bike Café for post-ride banter and a delicious lunch & a great opportunity to soak up more togertheness with a super-welcoming bunch.
Re-connect and connect anew.
Limited spaces fill up super fast - so grab a spot now!​​
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Bike hire is also available through Wild Cycles - please email john@wildcycles.co.uk.
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Type: self-guided mix of on/off-road
distance: 50km and c. 30km options (routes to be provided -1 week)
difficulty: Intermediate/social
max. Group size: 30
sorry - ride full. please check our other rides below
Chilled chiltern social spin
self-guided
free to enter​
date 17 january 2026
Lee Valley epping forest
start/FINISH bloqs cafe London N18 3QT
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Starting and finishing alongside the River Lee at the amazing BLOQs café. The folk at this special place will be on hand to serve up some fab pre-ride coffee and pastries to fuel your spin.
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Meet at 9:30 for a staggered 10am rollout. Wrap up warmly for this one.
You'll be amazed at how quickly the cityscapes disappear and are replaced by wild n beautiful open spaces. Our route rolls out along the picturesque River Lee. Cruise past Hackney Marshes and the Walthamstow Wetland Sanctuary before ramping (steep!) up into the Epping Forest for a blast along a selection of sublime sweeping gravel tracks - surprising, amazing and exhilarating.
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This is a chilled social ride which ends back to BLOQs café for post-ride banter and a delicious lunch - specially prepared by the BLOQs kitchen. This is great opportunity to soak up more togertheness with this super welcoming community, re-connect and connect anew.
Bike hire is also available through Wild Cycles - please email john@wildcycles.co.uk.
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Type: self-guided on, of-road
distance: c. 40km (route to be provided -1 week)
difficulty: Intermediate/social
max. Group size: 30
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Introduction to gravel riding
Our introduction to gravel riding sessions will help you to develop technique and build confidence. Focused on the basics - yet essentials - such as ascending and descending, gear selection, braking on loose surfaces and varied terrain - the aim is to help you to get more from your off-road adventures.
Introduction to gravel riding - the chiltern hills
duration: 1 day
location: Tring
dates: TBA (email info@widcycles.co.uk to enquire)
Price: From £60
Bike hire available
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These sessions for individuals or small groups are held in the stunning Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, by British Cycling certified coach John - less than an hour from London. The sessions will help you to develop technique and build confidence. Focused on the basics - yet essentials - such as ascending and descending, gear selection, braking on loose surfaces and varied terrain - the aim is to help you to get more from your off-road adventures. We will guide you through the basics on our specially selected routes and varied terrains to help develop these essentials.
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Type: gravel
difficulty: Beginner
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introduction to gravel riding - richmond park
duration: 1 day
location: Richmond park
dates: TBA (email info@widcycles.co.uk to enquire)
Price: from £60
Bike hire available
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These sessions for individuals or small groups are held in and around Richmond Park, Surrey by British Cycling certified coach. The sessions will help you to develop technique and build confidence. Focused on the basics - yet essentials - such as ascending and descending, gear selection, braking on loose surfaces and varied terrain - the aim is to help you to get more from your off-road adventures. We will guide you through the basics on our specially selected routes and varied terrains to help develop these essentials.
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Type: gravel
difficulty: Beginner