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The club run is not a training bash, although rides can be quite challenging & often in hilly terrain, so suitable gearing is advisable.

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Bike/equipment should be in mechanically & safe working order, with special attention to tyres, brakes & chain.

Expect rides to cover 25 – 35 miles to the cafe stop, then a choice of a direct route home (about 15 – 20m), or a longer route with a total of maybe 55 – 70 miles, depending on season/weather. 

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Expect average speed to be around 14 – 16 mph over the full distance, depending on weather & terrain.

The group will wait at junctions, & wait & help with mechanical problems or a puncture. The group do try to keep together; however, we often split on hills, & re-group straight after. It is, however, a good idea to carry a mobile with at least one members number saved in case we do lose you.

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Expect to become isolated if you ride out of shouting distance ahead of the group route finder/leader.

Wear clothing suitable for the expected weather conditions; carry a rain jacket. It’s a good idea to look at www.bbc.co.uk/weather or a local forecast before leaving home. 

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Be considerate to other cyclists in your group by using mudguards when you know the roads will be wet; this will also mean we all arrive at a cafe in a reasonably clean state. Should a cyclist turn up on a wet/mucky day without mudguards, we think it reasonable to ask that they ride at the back of the group. 

 

 

Carry a drink & snack; it can be 2 hours between stops.

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Carry spare inner tube, tyre levers & pump; also money for the cafe stop.

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Obey the Highway Code; our public image is important to us, as is our safety. Please ride sensibly & be considerate to other members of the group & other road users. Remember that we are all ambassadors of our chosen club & our chosen sport.

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When encountering horses, slow down, communicate with their riders, & pass when safe to do so.

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When possible, signal to other riders any potholes, glass, lose gravel, street furniture/obstacles, parked cars, pedestrians.

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Important: please understand that cycling clubs/groups cannot be held responsible for your safety; you are part of a group of individuals, each of whom accepts the inherent risks. It is recommended that you obtain Third Party insurance; both British Cycling & the Cycle Tourist Club have suitable policies at reasonable premiums.