A few points to remember

• We welcome all leisure cyclists to our events – whether locals or visitors. Please wear a helmet and high visibility vest.

BIKES

• Usually hybrid bikes – 21 – 27 speed – reasonably light weight.

• Not really suitable – mountain bikes – particularly steel frame ones, bikes with front suspension (Unless it is equipped with lockout)
• Very unsuitable – dual suspension bikes.

• Lightweight carbon/alloy racers – or light alloy frame bikes are o.k. - but are better if equipped with mud guards,Rear carrier and lights. Any distance other  than our Thursday evening or Saturday morning cycles lend themselves to an equipped hybrid bike – or touring bike.

Bike equipment / recommended extras

• Full length lightweight mudguards.
• Quality lock (The higher the quality - the less chance of bike getting stolen)
• Set of reasonable quality lights (Keep batteries up to date)
• Alloy rear rack (Carrier) 4 point fixing – for stability. e. Water bottle – 500ml – or bigger – fitted in an alloy (or carbon) cage,
• Side-stand.

How we cycle

• We do Not cycle in large groups, or in very close proximity to one another.
• Your fitness – our cycling speed’s – vary from 13 – 18kph while week-end cycles – usually 60 – 80 km per day are slower.
• Our primary objective is to make your time with us as enjoyable as possible, weather you stay for a Thursday evening Or Saturday morning. Some stay for a weekend, a few weeks or months, others have been with us for decades!
• There is no charge to come cycling with us. So exercise your-self and come out and enjoy a good ride.