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Cambridge To London Sportive Cycle
Bike Adventure
Join this Classic British bike ride! From the famous walls of Cambridge's prestigious university, we shall ride through the beautiful Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire countryside , via some quintessentially British country towns and villages. From there we head to the Lea Valley, along one of the capital's best traffic free routes before the final approach into our glorious capital city.
We shall provide lead out cycle leaders for your group, support vehicles, with experienced mechanical and qualified first aiders. We carry emergency snacks and water on board the support vehicle. Typical departure time is around 09:00 from the Cambridge. We expect to take a lunch feed station break at around midday, and to arrive between 2-4 pm (dependent upon rider fitness levels)!
Itinerary
08:30 Meet for ride briefing
08:45: Pre ride checks - ensure that bikes are all safe and in good working order
09:15: Latest departure from Cambridge
11:15: Expected Tea Break
12:15: Approx check in for short route (Bishops Stortford)
13:00: Expected Lunch Break - Bishops Stortford
13:00: Depart Lunch -
14:30: Expected crossing of M25
16:00: Expected Arrival into London
Accommodation
There is no accommodation included in this itinerary, although we can package this in if required.
What is a Level 2.5 Cycling Challenge Like?
For this type of challenge - you can expect either distance (up to 80km), or altitude gain - around 5-600m. But not both! If you climb, then the distance will be less, if you cover the distance, then the altitude gain will be little. Typically road conditions will be good - although there are exceptions to this. If you encounter rough road conditions (or it is a mountain bike challenge), then the distance / altitude will be reduced. These events would suit someone of good all round fitness, who takes exercise regularly - without neccessarily being of high specific cycling fitness.
How Fit Do I need to be to join a Level 2.5 ‘Bike Ride’?
You must be active and with moderate fitness level. You should be taking regular exercise, consisting of regular bike rides and possibly other sports (swimming / football etc.) You should be comfortable in undertaking long country rides of up to 6 hours or 60 km in the lowland English countryside. Your training rides will encounter a few reasonable length hills.
Medical Issues
Please note, it is extremely important for this physical challenge that you are in good health. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, please consider carefully whether you should be joining the challenge. Please ensure you fill in the booking form accurately and honestly, this is important. In the case of serious conditions (epilepsy, diabetes, heart conditions, recent illness or operations), please discuss the challenge with your GP. Please also ensure you notify us of any allergies or similar.
It requires stamina and good aerobic fitness - but good willpower will also come in handy! Failure to disclose medical conditions is a serious omission - that could have serious repercussions on any of our challenges.
Special Notes
The route is indicative, and may be changed as the event approaches. Adventure Cafe will issue paper maps on the day - and gpx files within the final week. Once these files have been issued the route will not change unless road closures are encountered.
Please note that on this event there is an option to join the ride at an intermediate check in location at Bishops Stortford. The precise locations of all check in points, intermediate locations and end locations will be notified in the event joining instructions.
Included In Trip
Qualified, Experienced & First-Aid Trained Cycling Leader. Support vehicle with first aider, mechanical back-up, spare parts, snacks and water, picnic lunch.
Excluded From Trip
Accommodation, Transport to and from the event. Bike Hire.
Equipment Required
Bike Items
Road Bike / Hybrid Bike (with Appropriate Tyres) - please call us for guidance on a trip by trip basis
Water Bottles (bladder system/cycle water bottles)
Cycling Gloves
Under Saddle Pouch (recommended - can be used to carry asterik* items)
2 x Inner Tubes*
Multi-Tool (with allen keys)*
Mini Bike Pump (suitable for your valve type)
Helmet (compulsory)
Medikit
Suncream, Sunbloc (maybe... just maybe!)
Clothing
Medium Weight Softshell
Lycra Cycling Shorts, Long Cycling Trousers (Tights/Tracksuit Bottoms)
Short Sleeve Cycling T-Shirt (Dryflo type material) or Cycle Top with rear pockets
Cycling Shoes (to suit your own pedal choice)
1 Outer Fully Waterproof Jacket (gore-tex, e-vent) - comfortable to cycle in
1 Pair Extra Eight Long Tights (in poor conditions)
Other
Wallet, Credit Cards, Cash
Sunglasses, Mobile Phone (Essential)
Snacks for the day (dried fruits, nuts, flapjacks, cereal bars etc)
Safety Information
You should ALWAYS follow leader safety briefing... we offer First Aid cover. You must check your bicycle thoroughly prior to joining the ride - it should be serviced, and you should be sure it is in good working order.
Weather
Being in the UK we should be prepared for anything. Whilst not wishing everyone to bring heaps of equipment we should be prepared for wet and hot.
Bring both products/equipment to protect from hot sun, and also to protect in case it rains. It is unlikely to be cold.
Notes on Cycling Events
This is our standard range of Cycling Challenges in the UK, Europe and further afield. However, we offer completely tailormade itineraries to your specification. Call us to discuss!
Please note that for overseas point to point cycling challenges we can transport soft cases for bike transport - but not hard cases, due to space limitations on board our support vehicles.
On all our cycling events, please pack sensibly and bring a reasonably sized soft holdall type bag.
To participate in an overseas Adventure Cafe challenge - you must carry Travel Insurance (to be for the activity you are participating in, and to include repatriation to the UK).
Please also note that you should have a good level of cycling experience and be competent to handle your bike. We ride on roads shared with other vehicles - and you need to be able to deal with this safely.
Adventure Cafe Booking Terms and Conditions
By booking an event with Adventure Cafe, you agree to these standard terms of booking. Please ensure that you read the appropriate document for your type of event carefully.
Adventure Cafe Terms & Conditions - For all types of event
To Reserve Your Space on this Challenge
You should fill in the Google Form - linked here below, and then please call us on 01823 444 246 to advise of your payment method. We can accept card payments over the phone, or Bank Transfer.
Please note that your space is not confirmed until you have received your booking receipt.
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Adventure Cafe Challenge Booking Form - For Challenge Events