Shop Rides

MDV has a thriving cycling community and we would love you to join us for a ride. All abilities are able to participate and we always like to welcome new riders along. Whether you're completely new to the sport, new to the area or are looking for some riding buddies to give you that extra push, we've got you covered!

Find all the details below of the rides on regular rotation throughout the year. MDV is not a club and as such there is no fee for anyone looking to join a ride.

If you'd like to join in, contact the shop by phone or email and we'll add you to our WhatsApp group!
shop@maisonduvelo.cc

01737 241 188

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Thursday Night Thrash

This is our most popular ride and usually runs from April to September. Leaving from the shop promptly at 6:30pm, this is a 1.5 to 2 hour ride on varying road routes followed by beer and pizza on your return to the shop. On average 40 to 60 attend and are grouped into categories based on average speed so there is always a group to ride with.

Group G (GRAVEL RIDE)

Group E (women only) 20-22kmh

Group D (23kmh/14mph) Average

Group C (28kmh/17mph) Average

Group B (30kmh/18.5mph) Average

Group A (32+kmh/20mph) Average

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Saturday Morning Group

Saturday mornings are run all year round where possible. This is a chilled but fast ride averaging 25kph in winter and around 30kph in summer. This ride is not separated into groups and usually covers around 60 to 70km before returning to the shop for some coffee and cake. SMG leaves from the shop at 8:30am.

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Off Road Action

Join our mechanic Michael around once a month on Saturday morning for some XC loops around Wray Lane/Gatton Park trails and paths. Leaving from the shop at 830am this is a no drop, smiles over miles ride for everyone, making regular stops at the end of each trail.

Though beginners of any level are able to join please be aware there are features including off camber corners, roots, technical climbs, steep shoots and small jumps (though these can be rolled). We will ride 2 to 4 loops, each taking around 15-25 minutes, aiming to be back at the shop for around 1030.

This ride runs from around April to September, and only when conditions are dry.

Shop Trips

Denia 2025, Spain, JOIN US!

We're back to Spain! To where Stage 8 of the 2023 Vuelta started from!

Thursday 24th April - Tuesday 29th April, 2025

Sunshine | Butter Smooth Roads | Great Accommodation | Great Company | Beer/Wine

We have had 10 successful trips to Denia and we're confident that our eleventh trip will be even better than the last!

More info

Solstice Ride

Celebrate the longest day with a scenic group ride to the top of Ditchling Beacon!

This is a fun and non-competitive ride and is a great way to enjoy the summer solstice with mates and mates soon to be made.

Beginning and ending at the shop, this ride starts between 3:00 and 5:30pm in groups of 2 to 6. Details of the 2025 Solstice ride to follow.

One Offs

Keep an eye on the Whatsapp group for information on upcoming one off rides. You can look forward to Demo Days from top brands, join us on a charity ride or maybe even a gathering with one of cyclings big names!

In 2024 MDV staff and customers raised over £14000 for Myeloma, we went gravel riding with 3T and Ed Clancy paid us a visit, taking everyone out on a ride around box hill.

Christmas Joy Ride

Ho Ho Ho!

Get your sleigh bells jingling for our Christmas Joy Ride in every year in mid December. Leaving from Maison du Velo at around 10:30am and riding to our sister store InGear in Forest Row and back again.

This is a fun grouped ride with groups A, B and C on a 70km route and group D on an 55 to 60km route. After you've burned off all those mince pies, you can fill your bellies with a scrummy bowl of chilli and a beer or two back at MDV. Merry cycling!

Important T&C’s

Bicycle riding is an inherently dangerous sport. Any rides or events organised by the group are open to anyone, but Maison du Velo Ltd or In-Gear Cycles does NOT assume any liability for your participation. By participating, you agree for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators to waive any and all claims for personal injury and/or damage that you may have against Maison du Velo Ltd or In-Gear Cycles including its directors, members or representatives for any and all injuries received while taking part in any and all activities organised, sponsored or sanctioned by Maison du Velo Ltd or In-Gear Cycles. Always Drink Responsibly.

In no event, shall Maison du Velo Ltd or In-Gear Cycles accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by use of, or reliance, on information on this chatgroup our website or associated social media pages.

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