First starting in 2022, we are running Evening Social Rides on Thursdays during the summer months. These allow people to enjoy cycling and learn group riding skills in a friendly, relaxed, non-competitive environment.
Riders meet at the Encocam building carpark (near the Old Bohemia Cafe), Alconbury Weald for a 6.30pm start on Thursday evenings. Rides are typically 30-35 miles in length and there is a shorter route for a slower beginners group.
Riders are organised into several groups of similar fitness and ability, usually 3 groups with six to twelve riders per group. Riders are free to choose which group they want to ride with, however new riders are encouraged to start with a slower group initially and move to a faster ones as they progress.
This is a social ride and has a strict ‘no drop’ policy. If you have a mechanical or other problem then the group will wait for you, and the group rides at the speed of the slowest rider in that group.
Group speeds are dependent on conditions, ride terrain etc. but typically they average approximately:
- Slow group 13-14 mph
- Medium group 16-17 mph
- Fast group 18-19 mph
Non-members are also welcome to come and try a few rides before joining the club, please contact us and we can arrange this.
All riders should read and understand the content on the How We Ride page before riding with the club.