SOUTHERN GRIT
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From Hidden Tracks Cycling
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Herne Hill Velodrome SE24 9HE
- Price £53.28
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating SOUTHERN GRIT, an off-road cycling sportive hosted by Hidden Tracks Cycling on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the vibrant city of London, Greater London. This exciting event offers a challenging yet accessible experience for both seasoned riders and newcomers alike. Riders will embark on a thrilling journey covering just over 100km, with approximately 65% of the route on stunning off-road trails.
Starting and finishing at the iconic Herne Hill Velodrome, participants can look forward to a day filled with exploration, discovering hidden trails, picturesque byways, and flowing singletrack. The event kicks off at 9 am with complimentary coffee and croissants, and riders will be well-supported with a fantastic mid-ride snack table and a celebratory pizza and beer feast upon returning. Whether you’re tackling the terrain on a gravel bike, CX bike, or mountain bike, this event promises an unforgettable day of cycling, camaraderie, and adventure! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this amazing ride—mark your calendars and get ready to experience the best of South London’s off-road cycling!
Starting and finishing at the iconic Herne Hill Velodrome, participants can look forward to a day filled with exploration, discovering hidden trails, picturesque byways, and flowing singletrack. The event kicks off at 9 am with complimentary coffee and croissants, and riders will be well-supported with a fantastic mid-ride snack table and a celebratory pizza and beer feast upon returning. Whether you’re tackling the terrain on a gravel bike, CX bike, or mountain bike, this event promises an unforgettable day of cycling, camaraderie, and adventure! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this amazing ride—mark your calendars and get ready to experience the best of South London’s off-road cycling!
SOUTHERN GRIT
Sun 17th May 2026
Organiser's Description
“Hands down the best off road sportive I’ve done. Trails I simply didn’t know existed so close to South London. Challenging for seasoned riders but accessible for those new to the discipline. See you there again next year!”
A superb day out!
An excellent day's riding! Charlie managed to put together a route that was mostly off-road, entirely on legal trails, of just over 100km, leaving from and returning to Herne Hill Velodrome.
It helped that the weather was decent and the trails were nice and dry, but this route would still be fun in soggy conditions (just a bit slower).
I discovered cut-throughs, byways and unknown bridleways I'll definitely be using in future, and there was plenty of fast, flowing singletrack and forest trails too. The support was great, coffee and croissants to start the day, probably the best-equipped mid-ride snack table I've ever seen, and pizza and beer at the Velodrome at the end!
A really lovely day out, I'll be looking out for this next year.
and I didn't have to bribe him!
So grab your chance to explore some of the amazing gravel trails south of the river, the route is just over 100km, 65% of which is off-road over half of which is off-road on a massive assortment of trails, paths, tracks and quiet roads.
Quite apart from the fantastic riding, there’s the opportunity to explore some oft-overlooked sights from England’s oldest grotto, a medieval map to Purgatory and Epsom racecourse - there's something for everyone!
Meet at 9 am at the Velodrome for coffee before setting off, there's a comprehensive feed station halfway around and a beer and pizza when you get back to the Velodrome.
Ride Details
- Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
- Distance: 80 & 110 km options.
- Climb: 900 or 1350 m
- Percentage off-road: 65%
- Trail surface: Natural, Gravel, Cycle Paths, Single Track
What is included in the price?
All rides are supported with
- Coffee and Croissant to get you going.
- GPX route maps.
- Feed station midway.
- Pizza and beer when you return to the Velodrome.
Is this ride for me?
Ideal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness looking for a challenge.
Is my bike OK for this ride?
The route is best completed on the gravel/CX bike or a mountain bike.
A superb day out!
An excellent day's riding! Charlie managed to put together a route that was mostly off-road, entirely on legal trails, of just over 100km, leaving from and returning to Herne Hill Velodrome.
It helped that the weather was decent and the trails were nice and dry, but this route would still be fun in soggy conditions (just a bit slower).
I discovered cut-throughs, byways and unknown bridleways I'll definitely be using in future, and there was plenty of fast, flowing singletrack and forest trails too. The support was great, coffee and croissants to start the day, probably the best-equipped mid-ride snack table I've ever seen, and pizza and beer at the Velodrome at the end!
A really lovely day out, I'll be looking out for this next year.
and I didn't have to bribe him!
So grab your chance to explore some of the amazing gravel trails south of the river, the route is just over 100km, 65% of which is off-road over half of which is off-road on a massive assortment of trails, paths, tracks and quiet roads.
Quite apart from the fantastic riding, there’s the opportunity to explore some oft-overlooked sights from England’s oldest grotto, a medieval map to Purgatory and Epsom racecourse - there's something for everyone!
Meet at 9 am at the Velodrome for coffee before setting off, there's a comprehensive feed station halfway around and a beer and pizza when you get back to the Velodrome.
Ride Details
- Date: Sunday 18th May 2025
- Distance: 80 & 110 km options.
- Climb: 900 or 1350 m
- Percentage off-road: 65%
- Trail surface: Natural, Gravel, Cycle Paths, Single Track
What is included in the price?
All rides are supported with
- Coffee and Croissant to get you going.
- GPX route maps.
- Feed station midway.
- Pizza and beer when you return to the Velodrome.
Is this ride for me?
Ideal for riders with some off-road experience and reasonable fitness looking for a challenge.
Is my bike OK for this ride?
The route is best completed on the gravel/CX bike or a mountain bike.
Races
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Southern Grit
Sun 17th May 2026 (08:30)
£53.28
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Herne Hill Velodrome, Burbage Road, London, UK
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