Shop Rides
If you live local to Curve HQ in Abbotsford, and would like to join us for a social spin each week, we have three regular rides on offer, be it road or trails. 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 Ride
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!
Thursday Womxns Singletrack Ride
Ride Details
Please read if you plan to attend!
The route will be mixed terrain, taking in single track, trails, some roads, bike paths and gravel along Kew Boulevard. The route will stay mostly the same each week but may vary with the weather. A gravel bike is best for this ride.
We encourage you to have some basic singletrack riding skills. We do offer easier route options for those still learning.
Coffee at Curve HQ from 6:30 am
Ride departs at 6:45 am SHARP!
Ride finishes no later than 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 toagree to our waiver and register here!
Friday Open Singletrack Ride
Ride Details
Every Friday @6:30 am | 20km/300vm
Start/Finish: Curve HQ
Surface: Gravel and SingleTrack
Ride Difficulty: Intermediate
Ride File: HERE
Join Liege and Curve crew for a social and inclusive ride on local trails. This ride is open for anyone with a gravel bike and experience riding single track/trails. This is a no drop ride, and we regroup when possible.
Please read if you plan to attend!
The route will be mixed terrain, taking in single track, trails, some roads, bike paths and gravel along Kew Boulevard.
The route will stay mostly the same each week but may vary with the weather. A gravel bike is best for this ride.
This is not a beginners ride, you must have some basic trail riding skills.
Coffee at Curve HQ from 6:30 am
Ride departs at 6:45 am SHARP!
Finishes back at Curve at 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 regular events? Be sure to read all details of the event below, including our disclaimer. In the event of poor weather or cancellation, we will do our best to communicate both here and on our social networks. We look forward to seeing you out there!
Dirty Valda - A Bikepacking Quest
Event Details
Sat, 7 Sep @6:22 am | 1,310 km / 10,00 vm
Start: Melbourne Town Hall
Finish: Whippets Workshop
Surface: Mixed terrain - sealed roads, bike paths, gravel roads and sand
Ride File: HERE This is a draft only, final version TBC.
Cost: FREE, but you must sign our disclaimer.
Please read if you plan to attend!
Curve will run the Dirty Valda as a spirited social ride starting on Sat 7 Sep 2024. Roll out will be at 6:22am from the Melbourne Town Hall, the route finishes at Whippets Workshop in Stepney, South Australia.
A MAProgress page will be created for some 'dot watching' fun, for those who want to use a tracking device.
Expect a bit of everything on this course, lots of riding, some hiking, a taste of singletrack, black top, sand, big towns and tiny ones, forests, rivers, plains and climbs. Some basic logistics information will be provided to assist your planning. The distances between resupply points and water may look manageable, but careful planning and preparation will be required; opening times are not always reliable, some of the terrain may take longer than expected, especially in adverse weather.
Take some mates or leave everyone in your dust, ride the lot or jump on for part of it, then hop on a train. Tent, bivy, motels or other, this adventure is yours to make of it what you will.
Unless you're a fan of phrases like 'would have', 'could have' and 'should have', this is the moment to have a go at a bike packing trip.
There is no support offered of any kind, all riders must be self-sufficient.
To get amongst the action on Curve events please read and complete the registration and waiver on the Curve Cycling website: curvecycling.com/pages/ride-event-need-to-know?_pos=1&_sid=c8af5d6f6&_ss=r
Tanunda First Time Flashpacking
Event Details
Sat, 4 - Sun, 5 May 200 km / 1800 vm
Start/Finish: 7:30 am Salisbury Interchange, South Australia
Surface: Sealed and gravel roads plus a taste of non-technical singletrack.
What bike: An off-road capable bike with a minimum of 700 x 40mm off-road tyres is best for this ride. Unsure if what you have will work for this adventure, just ask!
Bookings: HERE
Please read if you plan to attend!
IMPORTANT
This two day social pace flashpacking trip is 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 and 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
All bookings are through Eventbrite HERE
The cost to attend is $90 plus the Eventbrite fee ($). This is the total cost of your shared accommodation for one night. In addition, you are responsible for the cost of all snacks, meals and drinks.
There will be 12 places available (7 men/7 womxn). If needed, a waitlist may be available.
CANCELLATIONS
If you can no longer attend, you must let us know so we can take another rider. We organise all costs upfront and have to cover all riders in the event of no-shows. Refund policy as follows:
- Two weeks out - full refund
- One week out - 50% refund
- 48 hrs out - no refund
If we (Curve) has to cancel the event due to any circumstances you will be fully refunded, including fee.
ALSO
You must ride safely and within your ability all weekend. Do not put others at risk. If you do ignore this you will be asked to leave the group.
Finally, these weekends are a success through the combined effort of everyone who attends. Riders come from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and ages. Please respect each other, and help each other out if you see an opportunity arise. Any of us can have a bad day. Just like any of us can get a string of bike mechanicals. So let’s look out for one another.
If you have any questions, we are always available. There are no dumb questions, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.
DISCLAIMER: HERE
Bikepacking Bush Mechanics
Social Event
Tue, 21 May @6 -9:30 pm
Grab a Ticket: HERE
Join April and Curve mechanic, Taylor, as they share some information & help people to have a go at fixing some stuff. Learn how to prep your bike for adventure & deal with mechanical misadventures. Open to all riders!
Please read if you plan to attend!
Arrive from 6 pm for a 6:15 pm SHARP start. Feel free to bring dinner & be prepared to get dirty. You don’t have to bring your bike but you can if you want to.
Suggested content*:
What to do to your bike before bikepacking.
What to take in your tool kit.
How to plug a tyre.
How to top up the sealant.
How to change brake pads.
How to Fix/link a broken chain.
How to look after your chain on the road.
How to deal with a broken spoke.
How to straighten/change derailleur hanger & why you must carry a spare hanger.
*subject to change, open to input & possibly cut short if we run out of time.