Ride

Social mountain biking. No egos. No drop rides. Just good trails and better company.

How We Ride

Every ride is social first, performance second. We wait at junctions. We regroup on climbs. We stop for photos, for chats, for the view. The goal isn’t to smash a segment — it’s to share an experience.

That doesn’t mean we don’t push ourselves. Some rides are technical. Some are long. Some involve proper climbing and descending that’ll test your bike handling. But no one gets left behind, and no one feels like they’re holding the group back.

What to Expect

  • Pace: Conversational. If we can’t chat, we’re going too hard.
  • Duration: 2–4 hours. Always communicated in advance.
  • Terrain: Mix of singletrack, bridleways, and occasional road links.
  • Ability: All levels welcome. First time? Let us know.
  • Post-ride: Pub stop or coffee. Half the relationship-building happens after the ride.

Where We Ride

Queen Elizabeth Country Park Local anchor
Our home trails. Flow tracks, pump track, proper enduro descents. 20 minutes from Winchester — the go-to for Friday mornings and Sunday rides.
Surrey Hills Destination day
Technical singletrack, chalky climbs, best riding in the South East. Regular Saturday destination days. Carpools from Winchester.
Winchester Local Weekday
Training loops from St Catherine’s Hill or the Lainston House area. Quick Friday or Tuesday sessions.
Valtellina, Alps Community trips
Our Alpine base. 50+ routes, proper mountain terrain. Seasonal community trips — typically late summer. Open to all.

We’ve also raced Wines2Whales in South Africa and ridden the Dolomites. Fab Riders have a broad horizon.

What’s Coming: Cyclocross

The next frontier — and something I want to explore with my daughters. Mud, barriers, dismounts, laughter. Technical enough to be interesting, forgiving enough to try. Watch this space.

What to Bring

  • Mountain bike in good working order (hardtail or full suspension)
  • Helmet — mandatory
  • Water and snacks
  • Spare tube, pump, and basic tools
  • Layers appropriate for conditions

Need a bike service before joining? Ask us — we know a great mechanic.

Ready to ride?

No booking system. No membership fee. Get in touch and come out for a session.

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