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Do Gravel travel, my way!
Introducing a brand new range of extraordinary gravel bike tours
Gravel Coaching in London | Skills, Confidence and Longer Rides
More riders are discovering gravel riding — and quickly realising it’s not just about fitness. Good bike handling makes all the difference.
Find out how coaching can improve your skills, boost confidence and make every ride more enjoyable.
Find Gravel Routes Around London (Without Riding the Same Loop Again)
Explore London’s hidden gravel trails. Discover kingfishers, woodland bridleways and quiet backwaters on 50+ off-road cycling routes starting in and around the capital.
A bible of London’s hidden off road bike routes.
Got the bike and don’t know where to ride – have a look at Hidden Tracks Cycling’s new and ever growing collection of gravel bike routes and mountain bike trails that start in and around London.
Cyclocross, what’s that and why on earth should I do it?
What on earth is this Cyclocross stuff that's invaded the website?
Read on and find out more
Meet Charlie
Charlie Codrington is the force behind Hidden Tracks, a cycle tour business that makes navigating the off-road tracks around and out of London super simple. Hidden Tracks turned from a dream to a business during the long lockdowns of 2020. Interview by Nicola Baird
Reconnect with Nature by bike!
Reconnect with nature, you don't have to go far, just hop on your bike and join me exploring the traffic free bridleways of the countryside and take the time to see nature in her glory.
A staycation treat for the Summer – bring your friends and family
Plan a staycation treat, what could be more fun than riding in countryside with a group of friends or family on a private tour?
I'll guide you and your friends through the labyrinth of bridleways through some of the most glorious countryside on your doorstep!
It’s the Rider, not the bike
What is the right bike for off-road riding?
It’s the question I‘m most frequently asked, there are so many bike types out there- gravel, mountain, full sus, hardtail, cyclocross – argh!
It's all so confusing!
Anyone who can ride a bike on the road can ride on a trail – right?
Introducing Hidden Tracks Cyclings Skills Training days, graded to suit either the novice or those about to enter their first race.
Relaxed days featuring a mixture of the skills drills and trail riding, making them an ideal introduction to off road riding or to help riders who want to improve their gravel, cyclo-cross or mountain bike skills.
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What should I bring on a ride?
Always the tricky one - what do I bring on a ride?
Here's a simple common sense guide to help you with your pre-ride preparation to make sure you're not lugging unnecessary baggage up those hills.
Who is Charlie?
They say companies are about people - Hidden Tracks Cycling is no different - so who is Charlie and how come he knows all these hidden ways so well?