More info on the route will appear in the days before the ride.
The route will depart from Herne Hill Velodrome and descend into the melee of the west end, blatting across some early secteurs of the Smokes’ Victorian pave before tucking into the east end and its myriad lanes of snaking cobbled nadgery.
We then cross the river to start a series of LBCs (Lung Bursting Climbs) which increase in frequency before the descent from Crystal Palace to the finish at Herne Hill Velodrome, where you can finish a flying lap, in homage to Paris-Roubaix (helmets mandatory for the velodrome lap, sorry!).
The route is designed for riders of all abilities, all bikes welcome, and encompasses a number of London Overground-enabled bail out points for those that suffer with mechanical or physiological events. For some this will be the biggest bike ride they’ve ever taken on, for others it may seem like a gentle spin. We guarantee all riders will know they have ridden their bikes.