Members

Members of Cycling UK are automatically members of our club. Non-members can take part in up to 3 rides before committing to membership. If you want to come regularly, you will need to join Cycling UK.

Cycling UK is a national cycling charity and membership organisation for cyclists. Membership entitles you to participate in activities run by any local group.

Find out more at Join Cycling UK today.

New Riders

We are glad to welcome new riders to try out our rides. Non-members may attend three rides before deciding whether to join Cycling UK. If you’re new to the group, please sign up beforehand and contact the ride leader to check the ride will be suitable (see Rides Calendar for instructions).

Female riders

Our rides are open to all and we have good participation from women and men. If you have any questions about our rides from the female perspective, you can email our Ladies Representative.

Younger riders

Younger riders are welcome, but those aged 17 years or under must bring a completed Parental Consent Form signed by a parent or guardian, including a contact phone number in case of any problems or delays on the ride.

Types of ride

We usually run two rides a week, as follows:

• Alternate Saturday rides: two groups, Moderate (35 miles, 13 mph) or Brisk (40-45 miles, 16 mph).
• Alternate Sunday rides: one group, 40-60 miles at a steady pace.
• Wednesday rides: one or two groups at a pace agreed in advance via WhatsApp.

The Rides Calendar shows upcoming rides for the next few weeks.

How rides work

Most rides start at 9:30 am at the nominated meeting point (but check the calendar for specifics). There is free car parking available near each start point.

We have a mid-morning cafe stop and return by early afternoon. Special events may vary from this pattern and longer rides may include two breaks.

No-one is left behind, but please check with the ride leader in advance that the ride will be suitable for you (see New Riders).

Very occasionally, rides may be cancelled if extreme weather is forecast (e.g. ice on roads). It’s a good idea to join the email group to receive ride updates (see Contact Us).

Most rides take place on roads but may also involve short sections of gravel or cycle path. Rides with substantial rough sections will be identified as "Offroad" on the Rides Calendar. Most rides will have a few minor hills, but some are hillier than others - the ride leader will try to indicate this beforehand.