This ride is a medium pace ride but is intended to be sociable and includes a café stop. Group B (Short) – Distance 25-35 miles (40-56 km) – medium paceĮlevation: Tends to be 1000 ft per 10 miles (189 m per 10 km) dependent on route Runs with this group will equip riders with the skills required to move to Group B, but more miles may be needed to improve fitness, strength and speed before moving into that group. An experienced club member will usually be on hand to offer basic advice on things such as gear selection, position on the road and group riding etiquette as well as more general topics such as bikes and clothing. No experience of group riding is required before hand. It is a very friendly and sociable ride and aimed at encouraging riders to take up this sport. This ride is aimed at those people who may not have been on a bike for some time, but would like to start cycling more frequently and for those people who are working towards riding with Group B. Group A – Distance 15-20 miles (24-32 km) – steady pace The ride may or may not include a café stop, dependent on the distance covered. The ride will be tailored to those present and is intended to be comfortable, allowing conversation whilst on the move and an opportunity to demonstrate confidence and preferred sustainable pace, before moving on to a regular group ride. This is a group specifically for riders new to the club, regardless of previous experience. Group Intro – Distance 10+ miles (16+ km) as required – pace as appropriate We have a variety of other club runs including our club run abroad (usually held over Easter), ladies and gentlemen only rides, evening rides, daytime rides, junior and youth rides and of course our very popular traditional Sunday club run, which is where most people start their experience of riding with us.
Our A paced ride is our steadiest ride and our E paced ride is our quickest ride. The initial Introductory ride mentioned above, will allow you to discuss and demonstrate your confidence level and awareness on the road. Whilst we welcome new riders, for the safety of others on a group ride we do expect you to have a basic level of road sense, confidence and awareness of others before riding with us. There is always a group suitable for everyone. To cater for a range of riding experiences we have 5 speeds of ride to choose from (A to E). Our meeting place is the Co-op car park in Holmfirth at 9.30am on Sundays.
Non-members are welcome to try up to three rides, the first of which will be an Introductory ride and you will need to contact the Club Run Rep to arrange this and obtain details on how to join subsequent rides. Please contact us for further information, or to enquire about joining a ride.
An excellent way to reap big fitness gains – and these sessions will carry a discounted fee for our members.HCC prides itself on being an open, friendly and all inclusive club.
DRILLS AND COACHINGīecause of the Covid-19 regulations members must pre-book places in their groups via the club website.Ī professional coach will hold targeted training sessions in Hillingdon for racers and non-racers, fast or steady riders alike. The ride is for 2 hours, riders of all abilities are welcome. We will meet at Hillingdon Circuit, the perfect place to build up speed/practise your gears and build skills. Tuesday Morning 10:00am Hillingdon Circuit Please note that faster groups, which average 11mph or higher. We will also be introducing advance rides for faster riders.īecause of covid 19 regulations, there are a maximum of 6 places per ride. Once you are comfortable with the beginner rides, an intermediate ride for distances upto 25-30 Miles. Our Saturday rides will be alternate rides between Beginners at Watford Cycle Hub and Intermediate rides to Richmond Park loops, Regent Park loops, it will be posted on the club website, lets ride platform and the Club WhatsApp groupīring a pump, inner tubes, drink and food SUNDAY RIDESĬyclists need a regular long endurance ride to improve fitness. All our rides will be uploaded on British cycling lets ride platform, please create and account and join Evolve.