Designed by Albion Ambassador Jack Taylor, this is his regular mid-week training route and a proper adventure close to home.

Expect a challenging MTB ride with plenty of elevation, technical trails, and fast descents. Big tires are highly recommended. Some downhill experience and a dropper post will be helpful, though all sections are manageable when ridden at your own pace.

The ride departs from Veloroo and heads south toward Grunewald. Before reaching the trails, there will be an optional coffee stop at Kunsthaus Dahlem.

Once the group enters Grunewald, the route becomes entirely off-road. Jack has included many of his favourite singletracks, featuring a mix of climbs and descents throughout. There are three particularly fast downhill sections, so riders should stay alert and ride within their limits.

The group will stay together throughout the ride, and participants should expect one short hike-a-bike section on a steep climb.