Slide Into Rapha Muddy Hell
Enjoy judging silly costumes on bikes? Get off on watching people fall down? Ready to glug a Belgianesque beer and chomp your frites out?
Get yer butt down to Rapha Muddy Hell at Herne Hill Velodrome! Our annual haunted cyclocross fun race for all ages – created especially for people watching.
Saturday 8 Nov. 3–9pm
at Herne Hill Velodrome | FREE ENTRY
SAVE THE DATE
Photos: Andy Moss and Molli Kennor
What actually happens?
The day will start with the little ones having a go but as the light slips over the horizon, the riders grow taller and the costumes get wilder…
You are guaranteed to witness:
People sliding down in the mud
Grimacing
Costumes inappropriate for cycling (but safe for work)
Running with bikes
What is Cyclocross?
Cyclocross started out as a winter training sport for road cyclists in the early 20th century, riding road bikes off-road. It quickly grew into a sport in its own right. Today, CX bikes have a similar geometry to road bikes, but with slightly wider grippier tyres and more frame clearance for mud. The result is a much slower race, perfect for watching the pain on participants’ faces, and heckling - er - cheering them on!
FREE ENTRY | fresh frites + LOCAL BEERS | INDOOR TOILETS + BABY CHANGING ROOMS
attention
RIDERS!
SIGN UP
DRESS UP
MOUNT UP
THAR BE PRIZE MONEYYY, YARRRR
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THAR BE PRIZE MONEYYY, YARRRR 〰️
PRACTICE TIME 🐾
Get some dirt underneath your cleats!
We want more women to experience the joy that is cyclocross, so we’ve scheduled 2 more women’s sessions in preparation for Muddy Hell.
Each session will explore a range of Cyclocross and general bike-handling skills – from riding varied terrain and cornering to dismounting and carrying or running with your bike – in a fun, supportive environment. No previous off-road experience required.
HANDS WANTED 🙌
We’re looking for ghoulish helpers to take on various roles:
Course Builders & Marshals – help us raise the skeletons and barriers of the course.
Jan's Café (18+ only) – stir up some potions and keep riders fueled.
Sign on – weave your magic and help guide lost souls along the way.
If you’re ready to lend a hand (or claw) and be part of our fright night, step out of the shadows and join us.
Photos: Bogdan Melnik
