Rides
Club Rides are non-coached, informal and friendly rides led by volunteer club members. They usually take place on a Saturday or Sunday, and the details of where, when, how far etc are posted on our facebook page by the person leading the ride. They are a great way to get to know other club members and a chance to make new friends.
Ride Levels
Novice Rides
for nervous beginners or those who are new to cycling distances are relatively short distance. The speed is steady and there will be plenty of stops as required. They usually avoid busy roads. More importantly nobody will be left behind. Any type of bike suitable for cycling on a road can be used on these rides.
Level 1
for riders who are building confidence cycling on the road and would like a sociable ride, at the pace of the slowest rider. The group will stay together as much as possible. Everyone will be given a chance to recover before resuming the ride at the top of hills. Nobody will be left behind. Café stops are almost compulsory so bring some money.
Level 2
for riders who are more confident cycling on the road and would like a longer, sociable ride, usually on a road bike. It will be a comfortable pace that allows you to hold a conversation and the group will stay together as much as possible, usually riding at the pace of the slowest rider. If the group spreads out, usually on hills, then riders will wait at the top to regroup and recover. Nobody will be left behind. Café stops are quite likely so bring a few quid.
Level 3
for experienced, confident cyclists wanting a more challenging ride. The pace is faster and riders would be expected to carry their own food/nutrition. No-one is left behind but riders will be expected to maintain a good pace.
Level 4
are fast and furious and will require you to have an increased level of bike fitness and speed. You will get left behind if you can’t sustain the pace!
Ride Level Speeds
It is difficult to specify speeds for the rides as this is so dependant on the terrain. The ride leaders will give an indication of the distance and terrain to be covered prior to the ride.
