More Than Circles

A new fortnightly Rapha ride, open to all in London.

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Overview

Our new fortnightly Rapha ride, open to all. We know that riding in London is more than riding in circles, so forget your Regent's and Richmond laps and join us for adventures into the best lanes and climbs the countryside has to offer. Each ride heads out in a different direction, exploring the best of the city and its surrounding areas as we go, so find out where we're headed on each date via the sign up. With Rapha Ride Leader Jack Talbot on the case, you'll be in safe hands and the vibes will be high. Every edition starts at the Clubhouse from 08:00 for a quick coffee before rolling out at 08:30. Rides will be roughly 80km, season and weather dependent, with a mid-ride refreshment break before heading back to the Clubhouse. This is an intermediate ride and experience in group riding and climbing is required, though we warmly welcome riders looking to improve their climbing skills. RCC members enjoy complimentary coffee at the Clubhouse before and after this ride by showing their membership card at the counter.

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Good to know

If you’re new to riding with Rapha and you’re unsure where to start, you should join our Friday Chat Laps - RCC members enjoy complimentary coffee at the Clubhouse after this ride by showing their membership card at the counter.

What to Bring

Helmet (mandatory) / Spare tubes (one minimum, two recommended), tyre levers, pump or CO2, multi-tool, quick link and patch kit / Food and drink for the distance / A rain jacket or an extra layer / Lights, fully charged, with the rear light on solid mode.

Golden Rules

- Please wear Rapha or RCC kit to club rides - Remove yourself from the ride if you can't attend, so someone else can take your place. - All RCC rules apply: rapha.cc/gb/en/rcc-terms-conditions - Ride Leaders may ask riders to leave the group if they're unable to hold the advertised pace or follow the rules. - Rides may be cancelled under a Yellow Weather Warning. Check ride status before setting off. - You should be able to fix a basic mechanical, such as a puncture, unsupported

Riding Etiquette

- New to group riding? Watch this safety video before joining: youtube.com/watch?v=QPXijIKgFVM / - Safety is paramount. Communicate clearly and regularly using calls and hand signals. - Give other cyclists plenty of space when overtaking, and be respectful of other road users. - Stop at all red lights, unless it's too late to stop safely, in which case the whole group rolls through together.

Schedule

Sunday 3rd of October – Talbot's Hertford Loop

This one comes straight from the personal collection of Rapha Ride Leader Jack Talbot, so you'll be in safe hands and the vibes will be high.

Meet at the Clubhouse from 08:00 for a coffee before wheels roll at 08:30, heading north into Hertfordshire for Talbot's Hertford Loop. 104km with 880m of climbing, and Highgate West Hill announces itself as the first real test of the day before the quiet, tree-lined lanes put the city firmly behind you. Essendon comes soon after to keep the legs honest, before the route winds its way to Watton-at-Stone and a well-earned stop at Crumbs Bakery. Vineyards Lane and Carbone Hill are waiting on the other side, so make the most of it.

This is an intermediate ride, so some experience of group riding and climbing is needed, but riders looking to sharpen up their climbing are warmly welcome.

Quiet roads, genuinely beautiful scenery and a bakery stop in exactly the right place. There's a reason it's his favourite.

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