Events
Ridge 2025
Date: Saturday 6th September 2025
Registration Time: From 8:00 AM
Ride Start Time: 9:00 AM
Start / Finish Location: Church Farm Cafe, Aldbury, Tring
Distance: 100 km (Gravel) / 100 miles (Road)
Ticket Price: £45.00
Ticket Includes:
- Ride (Downloadable GPX Route)
- Post ride BBQ at CFC
- Feed Station
Back for its second year, Ridge returns to the rolling hills and hidden trails of the Chilterns… and this time it’s bigger, better, and just as gritty.
Whether you’re chasing gravel or gliding on tarmac, this late-season ride is tough enough to test you and fun enough to keep you smiling.
The routes take in some of the best gravel and road riding the Chilterns has to offer - from fast ridgelines and short, sharp climbs to quiet lanes and well worn tracks.
The rides are self-guided, with everything starting and finishing at Church Farm Café, where Suave Foods will be serving up a well-earned, delicious post-ride BBQ.
If you're travelling in for the event and need somewhere to stay, we've put together a list of local hotels and camping options to make planning easy - VIEW HERE.
Whether you're in it for the stunning routes, the outstanding food, or just a day out on two wheels, Ridge brings people together around a shared love of cycling. Make sure to grab your ticket early and get the date in your diary!
Download the route, prep your kit, and we’ll see you on the start line in Aldbury this September!
Additional Information
Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event start date; after this time, all ticket sales are final.
Routes will be provided by GPX 24hours before the event.
Parking is available at Church Farm Cafe.
Church Farm Cafe is 0.9 miles from Tring Train Station.
Coffee and breakfast is not included in any ticket purchases made for the event.
However, Church Farm Cafe has a fantastic breakfast menu available for Ridge riders!
Join Stone Circle “Festival Fort”
Stone Circle “Festival Fort”
Date: 27-29 June 2025
Route Options: The Bastard 220km I The Rebel 130km I The Jester 80km
Weekend tickets: £90 when using ChurchFarmCafe25 at check out
(voucher valid until 30 May 2025)
Accommodation: On-site camping, glamping and local hotels all available
Join the new Church Farm Cafe coffee van at the Stone Circle “Festival Fort” for a weekend festival of gravel cycling like no other. Based on the English Heritage site of Old Sarum, Salisbury, things kick off on Friday with great coffee, pizza, beer, DJs and a fancy dress hill climb where prizes are awarded for fun categories, rather than who comes first.
Set off at dawn as the solstice sun rises and all three routes pass Stonehenge as you embark on our two wheeled adventure through history. Expect a variety of champagne gravel, farm tracks, woodland trails, and quintessential country lanes where you can stick it in the big ring and bowl past the iconic neolithic landmarks. Your challenge … make it back to the Festival Fort and share a beer (or coffee) with us before the solstice sun sets. The only question is… are you a Jester, a Rebel or a Bastard?
An Evening with Michael Blann
Date: Thursday 20th March 2025
Doors Open + Food and Drink Available: 18:00 PM
Start Time: 19:00 PM
Join us at Church Farm Café for a captivating evening with renowned photographer and former elite cyclist, Michael Blann.
Known for his breathtaking landscape photography that captures the beauty of
cycling’s most iconic locations, Michael will take us on a visual journey through his travels, sharing the stories and inspirations behind his work. As the photographer of the award-winning book Mountains: Epic Cycling Climbs, Michael’s images have been celebrated for their powerful portrayal of cycling’s most challenging and stunning climbs.
During the evening, Michael will also be showcasing a selection of his stunning
prints, giving you the chance to see his work up close!
This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into his creative process and the
intersection of sport, art, and adventure.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase on the night.
Don’t miss this special event celebrating the beauty of cycling through the lens of
one of the world’s finest cycling photographers.
PAST EVENTS
HALLOWEEN EVENT 2024
Date: Saturday 26th October 2024
Time: From 8:30 AM
Overview: Join us at Church Farm Café for a spooktacular Halloween celebration! Enjoy delicious seasonal treats, festive drinks, and special Halloween-themed dishes, prepared by the fantastic Suave Foods team. Whether you're a pumpkin spice enthusiast or a fan of spooky surprises, there’s something for everyone. Come celebrate the magic of Halloween with us—it's a hauntingly good time you won't want to miss!
Bring the whole family for a day of fun and fright, featuring face painting, pumpkin carving, and a chance to show off your best Halloween costumes! Enjoy our delicious festive cakes and sip on pumpkin spiced lattes to get into the Halloween spirit. Whether you're crafting the perfect pumpkin or indulging in sweet treats, it's sure to be a great time for all!
We will be transforming our cosy café into a haunted haven for food lovers, featuring a Halloween Menu crafted by the talented chefs at Suave Foods. Indulge in eerie yet delicious dishes, spine-chilling sweets, and seasonal delights.
Come in costume, bring your friends and join us for a day of Halloween festivities!
