Come Ride With Us
Fridays in July – 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Start Time: 7:00am sharp
Meeting Point: Pen Ponds Café, Richmond Park
Finish Line: Cycle Exchange, 27 Sury Basin, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5NZ
Ride Duration: ~50 minutes
Need to hire a bike? Click here.
Group Ride
Start your Friday off right. With fresh air, good people, and better coffee.
Friday Chat Laps is a relaxed, pre-work social ride looping through Richmond Park and finishing at our shop café for well earned coffee and pastries.
Whether you're a solo rider looking to find your crew, new to cycling, or just in it for the £1 coffee refills, this one’s for you.
No pressure. No drop. No ego. Just laps, laughs, and lattes.
The Route
We’ll spin three Ballet loops through the park, roll up Sawyers, exit via Kingston Gate, then cruise down King’s Road to the shop.
It’s a scenic, beginner-friendly loop with enough kick to wake you up and enough chill to keep it social.
Ride Highlights
To ensure we have an accurate headcount, please register your interest in joining the event.
Bike Hire Available – Need a set of wheels? Book one from us.
Coffee & Pastry Special – £1 refills, £2 for a pastry with your coffee.
Zero Registration Needed – Just show up (unless you're hiring a bike).
All Abilities Welcome – First-timers, casual riders, seasoned spinners - all are welcome.
| Time | What’s Happening | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00am | Shop opens for hire bikes | Cycle Exchange | Bikes prepped the day before, quick adjustments only |
| 6:30am | Depart for the park | Cycle Exchange | Aim to leave by 6:35 sharp |
| 6:50am | Ride leader on site | Pen Ponds Café | Easy to spot — say hi! |
| 7:00am | Ride starts | Pen Ponds Café | Let’s roll |
| ~7:50am | Ride ends | Cycle Exchange | Café opens 7:45am — coffee’s waiting |
| 8:20–8:30am | Wrap up + ride to work | Cycle Exchange | You’ll still be at your desk before 9 |
After the Ride: The Exchange Café
Following the ride, we will head to The Exchange Cafe. This will be a casual opportunity to relax and socialise over a coffee. Engage with riders further and showcase space.
More Info
What To Bring
A roadworthy bike
A helmet (this one’s non-negotiable)
Water bottle + snacks (optional)
A good attitude and your best chat
Who's It For?
Absolutely everyone.
If you’ve never done a group ride, this is the best place to start.
If you usually train solo, this is a great way to mix it up.
If you love bikes, coffee, and community — you're in the right place.
