This will be the second of three Road Discovery Rides taking you through the Vertical Coffee backyard on small roads. The ride is divided into three loops, each starting and finishing at Vertical Coffee HQ where you can refuel with coffee and snacks, have a change of clothes and socialise while off the bike. You can choose the order in which you’d like to ride the loops and are free to ride together with others.

The Discovery Ride is unsupported, meaning you will need to take care of navigation, mechanicals (in the unfortunate event) and fuelling en-route.

GPX files of the routes will be sent out a week before the event.

You will need to register for the Discovery Rides here

Registration opens on January 1st 8am - spots are limited and allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Please reach out to us if you have any questions!

About the Discovery Rides:

For folks keen on testing the waters of the Vertical Brevet and getting an idea of the terrain, roads and spirit before they sign up for the big challenge, we introduced the Discovery Rides in 2023. They are shorter than the Brevet and the loops can be ridden in a self-chosen order. Most roads are the same as in the Brevet, as is the ratio of distance to climbing and of course the snacks and coffee in between the loops. Due to the shorter overall distance, the Discovery Rides are relaxed and a very nice community has evolved around them. The spots of all rides are limited - and every participant is not only greatly cherished but is also an important and integral part of the event itself: In times of consumerism and fomo, it's important to us that the riders take their time and truly cherish and respect what's around them - the other riders, the roads, the views and terrain, the food and drinks and yes, the hosts.