Landrace Series
HT
From Hidden Tracks Cycling
Friday 15th August 2025
Past event
07:00
London
£50.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating Landrace Series, presented by Hidden Tracks Cycling, taking place on Friday, August 15, 2025, in the vibrant city of London, Greater London. This series of fast-paced guided gravel rides is designed for experienced off-road cyclists who are eager to tackle exciting routes. Participants will embark on a thrilling adventure through the iconic London to Brighton route, the scenic South Downs Way, and the brand-new gravel tour from London to Paris.
One of the standout rides in the series is the exhilarating journey from London to Folkestone, where riders will explore the stunning shores of the Thames Estuary and navigate the picturesque gravel paths of Pilgrims Way. Starting from Cyclefit’s Store Street shop, the ride includes a scenic Uber Boat trip to Greenwich, allowing for a leisurely coffee and croissant while soaking in the sights. As the route unfolds, you'll experience the enchanting landscapes of Kent’s North Downs, culminating in a delightful evening in Folkestone with a classic fish and chips dinner before heading back to London. This ride promises a mix of flat stretches and challenging terrain, making it an unforgettable experience for those ready to push their limits. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy a vibrant cycling community and the beauty of
One of the standout rides in the series is the exhilarating journey from London to Folkestone, where riders will explore the stunning shores of the Thames Estuary and navigate the picturesque gravel paths of Pilgrims Way. Starting from Cyclefit’s Store Street shop, the ride includes a scenic Uber Boat trip to Greenwich, allowing for a leisurely coffee and croissant while soaking in the sights. As the route unfolds, you'll experience the enchanting landscapes of Kent’s North Downs, culminating in a delightful evening in Folkestone with a classic fish and chips dinner before heading back to London. This ride promises a mix of flat stretches and challenging terrain, making it an unforgettable experience for those ready to push their limits. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy a vibrant cycling community and the beauty of
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Landrace to Folkestone
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Organiser's description
A series of fast-paced guided gravel rides from London, perfect for serious riders skilled at off-road cycling. Running monthly from April to September, the series includes the iconic London to Brighton route, the South Downs Way completed in a single day, and, new for summer 2015, a thrilling gravel tour from London to Paris.
Another in the Landrace series of 'Monster' day rides, this adventure takes us from London to Folkestone. We'll explore the wild and lonely shores of the Thames Estuary before a fast run along the gravel of Pilgrims Way, finishing with a ride through Kent’s North Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
We'll meet at Cyclefit’s Store Street shop and ride down to Embankment Pier catching an Uber Boat to Greenwich. There will be plenty of time on board to grab a coffee and croissant and watch the city glide by. Saddling up by the Cutty Sark, we'll ride past Wren’s magnificent Old Royal Naval College to join the Thames Path east, diverting onto Bazalgette’s grandly named interceptor sewer to Crossness - it's way better than it sounds!
Heading east, the path becomes more desolate and wonderful, winding around creeks, under the Dartford Crossing, and past the ruins of London’s Victoria defences. At Ebbsfleet, we’ll turn inland and ride through a series of country parks, cross the Medway Bridge with views of Rochester, and follow the base of the North Downs ridge onto Pilgrims Way.
We'll stop for a brief lunch at a pub in Detling before continuing down Pilgrims Way, crossing the River Stour at Wye, and riding across the North Downs towards Folkestone. Expect to arrive in Folkestone early evening for a quick fish and chips, before catching the train back to London.
The route combines decent gravel paths, byways, and bridleways. It’s pan flat at the start, ramping up, becoming quite lumpy towards Folkestone.
We will be riding at pace, so you should be a strong rider, comfortable riding 2 to 3 hours at a stretch, with off-road experience. The ride is unsupported, so it’s important that your bike is in good working condition, fitted with suitable tyres, and that you bring inner tubes that fit, a multitool, and patches.
I’m looking forward to this one, it’s a varied ride with some decent long uninterrupted stretches of gravel
Another in the Landrace series of 'Monster' day rides, this adventure takes us from London to Folkestone. We'll explore the wild and lonely shores of the Thames Estuary before a fast run along the gravel of Pilgrims Way, finishing with a ride through Kent’s North Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
We'll meet at Cyclefit’s Store Street shop and ride down to Embankment Pier catching an Uber Boat to Greenwich. There will be plenty of time on board to grab a coffee and croissant and watch the city glide by. Saddling up by the Cutty Sark, we'll ride past Wren’s magnificent Old Royal Naval College to join the Thames Path east, diverting onto Bazalgette’s grandly named interceptor sewer to Crossness - it's way better than it sounds!
Heading east, the path becomes more desolate and wonderful, winding around creeks, under the Dartford Crossing, and past the ruins of London’s Victoria defences. At Ebbsfleet, we’ll turn inland and ride through a series of country parks, cross the Medway Bridge with views of Rochester, and follow the base of the North Downs ridge onto Pilgrims Way.
We'll stop for a brief lunch at a pub in Detling before continuing down Pilgrims Way, crossing the River Stour at Wye, and riding across the North Downs towards Folkestone. Expect to arrive in Folkestone early evening for a quick fish and chips, before catching the train back to London.
The route combines decent gravel paths, byways, and bridleways. It’s pan flat at the start, ramping up, becoming quite lumpy towards Folkestone.
We will be riding at pace, so you should be a strong rider, comfortable riding 2 to 3 hours at a stretch, with off-road experience. The ride is unsupported, so it’s important that your bike is in good working condition, fitted with suitable tyres, and that you bring inner tubes that fit, a multitool, and patches.
I’m looking forward to this one, it’s a varied ride with some decent long uninterrupted stretches of gravel
Location
Cyclefit, 38 Store St, London
Cyclefit Store Street, Store Street, London, UK
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