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Please Note Training rides are for CLUB members ONLY.
The Use of Tri Bars is not permitted.
Good set of Lights required on ALL midweek rides from 1st September to the 30th April
Evening rides will be cancelled if roads are icy. Sunday rides may have the start time postponed if icy overnight. See home page for updates
Mondays Slower Training ride
Start time varies dependig on the time of year (see table below) from Broken Cross car park. Map.
Rides suitable for riders new to the training rides, and all ages! The aim is to keep together as a group with through and off until we hit Pexhill hill on the return to Broken Cross (so we go at a pace suitable for the slowest). Distance 25 miles. Average speed about 20 to 22 mph in summer, 18- 20 mph in winter .
Wednesday Training rides Until mid April
Start from Broken Cross @ 7:00pm on a 30 mile route along the lanes at a fast steady pace pace (we don't wear numbers!!) trying to keep off major roads. Good set of lights required. Muguards and flaps as this is a winter ride.
Sunday Winter Training rides until early April
Start time 9:30am or 10am if icy see forum on Saturday night.Meet at Fermain.
These are the rules that we will play by: -
1. Rides will be between 50 -70 miles depending on the weather.
2. This will be steady base endurance riding.
3. No winter racers.
4. We will stop for punctures/mechanicals etc.
5. No cafe stop.
6. This is a winter ride. Mudguards (with a mud flap on the back mudguard) are obligatory when its wet. If you turn up without them. You will have to ride on the back for the whole ride. It is not fair on the other riders.
7. The rides will be a differant route every week to keep things interesting
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