Ride of the Falling Leaves 2021
Autumn: The mornings may be darker, the weather a little cooler, and the blasts of sunshine breaking between the clouds become a little less regular, but there are plenty of reasons Hub Velo CC members love cycling during September.
It’s a beautiful time of year to get out on your bike. Zooming along the country roads, watching the green leaves starting to fall, turning into shades of orange and yellow, present some of the best places to watch the seasons change. Autumn also signals the time of year for our annual Ride of the Falling Leaves.
Inspired by the Italian monument, the Giro di Lombordia, this year’s ride will be held on September 26 and will cater for both gravel and road enthusiasts.
Bolstered by a thriving membership, it promises to be a highlight of the season. We hope to see 50+ riders join us - from existing club members, friends of Hub Velo CC, and non-members curious to learn about our club - on one of our coffee-inspired routes to help make this epic ride accessible
for all riders.
Setting off and returning to Hub Velo in Clapton for cake and coffee, the mixed terrain routes have everything from singletracks and dirt trails to tarmac and gravel, and will include some of the club’s favourite country roads, climbs, and sprint segments.
It’s our last special ride before winter properly begins, and is a fantastic chance to meet club members, and sign-up to join Hub Velo CC for an introductory ride.
What you need to know:
Date: Sunday 26th September
You don’t need to pay, you will just need to arrive at Hub Velo cafe
All members and non-members are welcome
Timings: Members please use Spond to book rides. All rides, apart from gravel, aim to get back to the shop at 13.00 (note the shop will only be serving refreshments as per below.)
Catering: Free refreshments will be available for club and non club members on a first come basis. Bagels and tray bakes, coffee & squash. Please inform Gareth Williams of any dietary requirements. Vegans will be catered for
Members: If you’re inviting a friend, or non club member, along to join the ride, please take care of them!
Please bring appropriate gear and clothing for your chose route and discipline!
The shop will be open until 15.00
Routes
Road - Road bikes only
Espresso 110km (28-30kph). Departs shop: 9.15am
Flat White 110km (26-28kph). Departs shop: 9.00am
Cappuccino 73km (24-26kph). Departs shop: 10.00am
Cappuccino 110km (26-28kph). Departs shop: 8.20am
Latte 73km (22-24kph). Departs shop 9.30am
Gravel - Gravel/Cross bikes only
Gravel 85km. This ride is self-supported and could take from 5-6 hours to complete. We suggest departing by 8am. We will look to see how gravel riders can buddy up.
Gravel 105km - This is an advanced gravel ride! We suggest departing at the latest 8am to be able to get back before the shop closes
We have endeavoured to recon as much of the routes as possible, however, due to the nature of off-road/gravel rides, there could be surprises to please be careful and respectful to your environment.
If you’re a non-member, please DM us on Instagram @HubVeloCC or email hello@hubvelo.cc if you fancy joining us on our annual Ride of the Falling Leaves.
