Herne Hill Velodrome
School of Rocks: Women's Intro to Off-Road Riding
Next Date: 23/02/2025 + 4 others
Herne Hill Velodrome
School of Rocks is a women-led community that exists to support everyone to ride off-road. We are bringing their playful curriculum to Herne Hill for a 6 week course adapted to our unique trails (or doorstep gravel as we like to think of it) that will cover everything you need to know about riding off-road.
School of Rocks has helped thousands of people gain confidence and find their rightful place in off-road cycling! These sessions will give you plenty of time and support to build your skills, safe in the company of other women and non-binary folk doing the same. Pick a week that suits you or join us for all of them.
The session fee covers the upkeep of our trails and centre. If cost would be a barrier to joining us please get in touch, we'd love to support you.
Curriculum
Week 1: Riding off-road for the first time: Body position and different terrain.
Week 2: Climbing and descending
Week 3: Endurance: Flow, choosing a line, exploring.
Week 4: Cornering
Week 5: Wheel lifts
Week 6: TBC
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As always, HHV Women activities are open to all women and non-binary people who feel this space is for them. Not sure? Get in touch.
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Bike types: Any off-road bike, including mountain, cyclocross, or gravel bikes.
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Bike hire: MTB and cyclocross bikes are available for hire at £5 per session. These must be booked in advance. Please note that you are not allowed to swap pedals on hire bikes.
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Skill level: Suitable for all skill levels, with a focus on beginners or those looking to improve their endurance or specific sills
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Weather: Sessions run in most weather, so dress warmly and have waterproofs on hand. In rare instances of cancellation due to snow, ice, or high wind, participants will be informed via email or social media at least 2 hours before the session.
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Age Range: 14yrs +
What to bring:
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Helmets and gloves are mandatory (both can be borrowed if needed).
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Cycling-specific clothes aren’t essential. Just wear something comfortable, trainers or cycling shoes, layers that are appropriate for the weather, and nothing too loose.
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Water and a snack.
We have showers, bike cleaning facilities, a cafe and space to hang around afterwards.
Meeting Point:
Meet at the picnic area, beyond the Pavilion. Sessions take place on the off-road trails behind the main track.
Location
Directions
We are situated at 104 Burbage Rd, London SE24 9HE. We’re a short walk (and even shorter cycle) from North Dulwich, Herne Hill or Tulse Hill overground stations and local bus routes can be found by clicking here. As you walk north-west along Burbage Rd (from the cross with Turney Rd) keep an eye out for some white curved walls, lovely wood panel gates and a small sign on your right-hand side.
We’ve a limited amount of free parking available on site but we encourage you to travel here by cycle or public transport where you can.
For more information about the recently updated traffic calming measures on Burbage Road click here or search ‘Dulwich Streetspace’. You can't access Burbage Road from the south (via the junction with Turney Road) on a weekday between 08:00-9:00 and 15:00-16:30. At those times you'll need to go via Half Moon Lane.
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