Get Gravel Ready – Supported by QUOC

Whether you’re looking to ride gravel for the first time or you’re race-curious, this four week series is for you. 

We’ll break down core off-road riding skills and explore gravel race technique so you come away with the tools you’d need to turn up to a gravel race startline. The sessions will be coached by experienced gravel racers with some special appearances from elite riders, mechanics, and QUOC shoes to cover your gravel knowledge from all angles. 

These sessions are free to book thanks to QUOC and open to all women and non-binary people who feel this space is for them – in collaboration with HHV Women.

Course overview

Join us for the full series or come to sessions you like the look of.

Week 1: 15th April
6:30-8 Core skills – Body position, climbing and descending 
8:15-9 Tubeless tyre workshop hosted by Schwalbe 

Week 2: 22nd April
6:30-8 Core skills – Cornering and off-camber

Week 3: 29th April
6:30-8 Endurance night – Endurance laps of trails + sprint block

Week 4: 6th May
6:30-8 Bunch riding + race tactics (with support from ambassadors)
8:15-9:30pm Social time and Q&A with Danni Shrosbree (Elite Gravel rider and QUOC ambassador)

Supported rider award

At the end of the series two riders will be awarded an incredible package of support to get them to their first gravel race. The winning riders will be the ones who embraced every session, showed genuine passion, and who we know will put the prizes to good use.

The award includes:
• Entry to The Gralloch – UCI Gravel Race 16th May 2026
• QUOC Shoes 
• Rapha cycling kit 
• Schwalbe tyres 
• Met Helmet 
• Precision F&H nutrition
• Support at the Gralloch from QUOC team

Supported by QUOC

QUOC is grounded in the joy of the everyday riding ritual. We embrace an unorthodox path to performance, engineering footwear of elevated aesthetics and refined comfort that keeps the ride at centre stage.

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Riding at Herne Hill

Session details:
– Age group: This session is open to people over 14 years old.
– Bikes: This session is suitable for any off-road bike. 
– Bike hire: Gravel bikes are available to hire for an additional £5, just add them to your booking. 
– Experience level: Some experience riding off-road is great but not essential. 

What to bring? 
– Helmets and gloves are mandatory
– Lycra is not required but we recommend that you don't wear anything too baggy. Layers are recommended, as well as a warm jacket for after. Shoulders must be covered.
– Remember to bring water and a snack.
– Check the weather and sunset. We run sessions throughout the year, so please dress appropriately. In the rare instance that we need to cancel due to snow/ice/high wind, we will try to inform participants at least 2hrs before the session.

If you are hiring a bike, please arrive at the containers 15 minutes before the session starts to get fitted on a bike to ensure that the session can start promptly. If you arrive after the session has started you may not be able to get your bike as the coach will be busy. 

Meeting Point: Please gather by the off-road meeting point, as labelled on our site map here. If you arrive after the session has started, come and find us on the trails. 
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HHV Women is a cycling space for all women and non-binary people to connect and ride bikes through sessions and events. The community is supported by our Women's Development Lead Megan Barclay – learn more and get in touch: Instagram / Webpage / Newsletter or contact Megan: mbarclay@hhvt.org