Shop Rides
If you live local to Curve HQ in Abbotsford, and would like to join us for a social spin each week. All our rides are social and fun, they are inclusive, no drop and will offer a small adventure in the local Melbourne suburbs. All rides start with complimentary coffee at HQ and finish with a follow up at a local cafe. All riders and bikes are welcome! Please download the ride files. While Curve social rides are free, we require you to agree to our waiver and register here!
Wednesday Open Road
Please read if you plan to attend!
This road loop takes in the popular Kew Blvd, then rolls the backstreets out towards Eaglemont, with a few punchy climbs to get your legs working. The ride finishes at Gary Cafe in Abbotsford.
Make sure you are self-sufficient with items to repair flats. Carry snacks and water. Grab your mates and your road bike and join us. We encourage you to download the route to familiarise yourself with the loop and don't risk getting lost if the group splits.
Coffee at Curve HQ from 6:30 am
Ride departs at 6:45 am SHARP!
Ride concludes by 8:15 am
You are welcome to leave bags at Curve when riding.
Please have good lights in the Winter months.
In the event of poor/wet weather/other, we will make a decision by 5:45 am the morning of the ride if it is cancelled. This cancellation notice will be posted on our social pages.
DISCLAIMER:
While Curve social rides are free, we require you to agree to our waiver and register here!
EVENTS
Joining Curve on one of our events? Please read all details of the event below. If an event needs to be cancelled, we will communicate this on our social media pages. We look forward to seeing you out there!
Kevin's Birthday Party!
Camp Kevin
EVENT INFORMATION
16 November @9am
SHORTER RIDE:
START/FIN: The Yarra Centre
Day ride: 65km/ 1500vm HERE IS THE ROUTE
Cost: FREE but you must sign our disclaimer.
SURFACE: Mixed Terrain.
WHAT BIKE: Gravel bike. Min. 33mm off-road tyres. You don't need to have a Kevin to come along!
Unfortunately we've had to make the decision to CANCEL THE CAMP OUT due to adverse weather warnings. So instead the Curve Crew have come up with a longer route!
LONGER RIDE:
START/FIN: The Yarra Centre
Day ride: 123km/ 2800vm HERE IS THE ROUTE
Cost: FREE but you must sign our disclaimer.
SURFACE: Mixed Terrain.
WHAT BIKE: Gravel bike. Min. 33mm off-road tyres. You don't need to have a Kevin to come along!
It’s time to celebrate another lap around the sun for everyone’s favourite adventure loving sidekick; KEVIN!!
Please read if you plan to attend!
DAY RIDE ROUTE INFORMATION:
All riders (short course, long course & day riders) will take the same route for the first 38km. We will follow the Warburton Rail Trail to Warburton followed by backroads to Big Pats Creek where the climbing commences. The 10km that follows is a scenic gravel climb on Smyth Creek Road. The effort is rewarded with beautiful views on a clear day. The collection of gravel roads that follow are equally lush, they make for a fun descent before crossing the Yarra-Junction Noojee Road and arriving at the resupply point for the day in Powelltown (38km). Tree lined gravel back roads & fire trails will take you almost the whole way back to where you started. It sounds so simple, but fear not - you're sure to get some exercise!
CAMP KEVIN BIKEPACKER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON EVENTBRITE HERE!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: While some of the Curve squad will be riding, there is no formal organisation - it will just be like you're out riding with your mates, you need to be self sufficient. Please upload the ride file to your Garmin or GPS device. If you don't have a device, ride with someone who does.
Curve x Epic Gr-Overnighter
Flashpacking Event
When: 30 Nov - 1 Dec
Start/ Finish: Linville Railway Station, QLD
Total Distance/ Vert for the 2 days: 142km/ 1850vm
What bike: An off-road capable bike with a minimum of 40mm off-road tyres is best for this ride. Unsure if what you have will work for this adventure, just ask!
Cost: Free. You MUST book a free ticket HERE & sign our waiver HERE.
Riders are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements.
Surface: Mixed. Sealed+ Gravel + Rail Trail.
Route File: TBC. Provided to riders with their ticket.
Who is this event suitable for?
Flashpacking is just like bikepacking but you stay in accommodation instead of camping. This is a two day social pace flashpacking trip aimed at people who are new to flashpacking. A good guide as to whether you’re ready to join this party; could you comfortably ride the distances & vertical meters advertised without gear on your bike with a few short stops?
Carrying gear on your bike adds a little challenge and that’s just what we are after on this journey; just the right amount of challenge, with like minded people. If you’re unsure if this journey is for you but you’re interested, let’s talk! April would love to hear from you april@curvecycling.com
Please read if you plan to attend!
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
SAT 30 NOV, DAY 1: Linville to Nanango: 82km/ 1300vm.
Rider briefing @7:45am outside the Linville Train Station. Rolling at 8am.
Resupply: There is no resupply point on course. Pack your lunch, lots of snacks & water.
The first 20km or so of this weekend of fun is the perfect way to ease into it; a sealed road with gentle gradients. The kilometers beyond are punctuated with crossings of the Brisbane River, sometimes this involves a bridge and other times it doesn’t. Fear not - we shouldn’t get too wet and it might even be fun!
The other adventurous aspects of the route is essentially a tale of two climbs; the ascent that occurs right after Wombi Creek Road & the subsequent little pinch that lasts for a few kilometers on River Road. The latter is sealed & there is no shame in a stroll on either of these parts of the course should the need arise.
The final 5km into Nanango are sealed and mostly downhill.
SUN 1 DEC, DAY 2: Nanango to Linville 60km/ 55vm
Resupply: 37km Blackbutt. Bakery & supermarket.
The second day of this excursion features mostly gentle gradients, gravel back roads and & the final 40km includes everyone’s favourite rail trail; the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. The BVRT trends downhill from our resupply point in Blackbutt to our final destination in Linville. The perfect end, to a perfect two days!
There will be 20 places available (10 men/ 10womxn). The only way to secure a place is to book a ticket. If needed, a waitlist may be available.
Malaga Training Camp
Looking for Winter Sun?
C U R V E is searching for our home in Europe and we have decided to land in sunny Málaga, Spain! Come and ride some pristine Andalusian gravel and help us scout out our new backyard on our first Expedition Training Camp. Our Argentina Expedition is only a few months away and this is the perfect opportunity to log some nice, sunny miles!
When: 6 Dec - 8 Dec
Start/ Finish: Malaga, Spain
Total Distance / Vert for the 3 days: ~200km / ~2000vm
What bike: An off-road capable bike with a minimum of 44mm off-road tyres is best for this ride. Unsure if what you have will work for this adventure, just ask!
Cost: Free. You MUST complete an application form HERE & sign our waiver HERE.
Riders are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements.
Surface: Mixed. Tarmac + Gravel
Route File: TBC. Provided to confirmed guests
Who is this event suitable for?
Those of you looking for some Winter Sun! But seriously, Any cyclist with the appropriate bike who is ready to have some fun, hang out with the Curve crew and get to know a beautiful riding destination. We also have some Touring Gaucho's who are looking for a training camp with good weather! A good guide as to whether you’re ready to join this party; could you comfortably ride the distances & vertical meters advertised without gear on your bike with a few short stops?
If you’re unsure if this journey is for you but you’re interested, let’s talk! The team would love to hear from you: expeditions@curvecycling.com
Please read if you plan to attend!
Further Details:
Many accommodation options are available and we can help if you don't have the time to pick the one that suits you best. The city center is a stone's throw from the airport and Uber XL are readily available to get you there from the airport. The detailed program & GPX files will be sent a few days prior to guests. Our planned itinerary:
FRIDAY 6th - Afternoon spin ~40km. Welcome dinner in the centre of town.
SATURDAY 7th - Morning coffee followed by a long ride ~100km with lunch stop and shortcut option for those wanting to relax a bit more. Dinner together in the evening!
SUNDAY 8th - Morning spin ~60km. Followed by lunch on the beach.
Your bike must be fully serviced and we recommend tires at least 45mm wide. It can get loose and rocky in Malaga!
The event will be limited to 20 riders. The only way to secure a spot if by completing the application form HERE.
Womxn Xmas Ride
EVENT INFORMATION
Distance / vert: 67km/ 1200vm
When: 15th December @830am
Start: Eltham Station
Finish: Third Chapter, 26 Commercial Pl, Eltham.
Surface: Sealed and gravel roads, bike paths and (mostly) optional single track.
What to ride: Gravel bikes with >= 40mm tyres will work best.
Road bikes only for uncontrollable hellcats!
Ride Difficulty: Easy, BUT please note there is a little climbing in this route, most of the single track is optional.
Ride file: HERE
Who can come: This ride is for all women/trans/non-gender conforming cyclists.
This route is intentionally a tasting plate of roads, groads, bike paths and optional single track. It's a little climby, but this just means you will work up an appetite for a festive lunch at Third Chapter in Eltham where the ride ends.
If you’re keen to join for the post-ride lunch part of the program, please RSVP by sending an email to april@curvecycling.com
THE IMPORTANT STUFF
Curve will put this social ride on Sunday 15 Dec 2024. We would love to see you there. Our goal is to get as many people off the couch as possible to explore a slightly more adventurous and fun side of cycling. If you're coming along, please be self-sufficient and remember that this is a fun social ride - not a race in any way, shape or form. While some of the Curve squad will be riding, there is no formal organisation - it will just be like you're out riding with your mates - nothing more. Please, have the route on your Garmin/ GPS Device.
Please pay careful attention to the route. If you don't have a Garmin/ GPS Device, ride with someone that does. Take it easy on the shared paths and look for pedestrians, animal life, and other locals. Look for traffic, and look after others riding with you on main roads. Use a bell when possible to alert others to your location. Make sure you have anything to fix a flat/your bike; we don't have any support or a vehicle to pick you up.
If you show up for this ride, all that we ask you do is sign our waiver / disclaimer here: curvecycling.com/pages/ride-event-need-to-know