If you've been cycling on your own for a while - or perhaps commuting on your bike - and you're confident you can ride over 20 miles comfortably, then it might be time to try pushing yourself a little further and riding with a cycling club. Redhill CC has a wide range of road rides on Saturdays from Newcomers to Racers.
Saturday rides start at 9am SHARP from Woodhatch Park opposite 'The Angel' pub, south of Reigate. Please arrive 15minutes early to sign in for your ride. We do this so we have your mobile and emergency contact numbers.
NON MEMBERS £2 per ride on a ride-before-you-join basis.
G1) A gentle Newcomers/Social ride of 20 - 30 miles at a gentle pace of 13-14mph average with a guaranteed teastop halfway. CHRIS HALL and SHARON HOUGHTON to lead/backmark. NOTE: we ride at the pace of the slowest rider!
G2) IAN TAYLOR will lead a Social Intermediate ride around 14-15mph average - depending on terrain and riders - of 40 - 50 miles towards a pleasant teastop.
G3) RUSSELL HICKS will lead a more challenging Social Intermediate ride at 15 - 16mph average with hills and 40 - 55 miles. Destination to be confirmed but there will be a definite teastop
G4) PETE 'MARMITE' MORTIMER will lead a faster Intermediate ride for fit and experienced riders of around 40miles at 16-17mph average. Teastop? Very likely!
And for those in training for races, TTs and competitive events:
G5) A racers' training ride of around 50miles but back by midday at an average close to 18mph.
G6) A racers ride by invitation only.
NB: DO NOT WEAR DULL/BLACK CLOTHING!! You need to be seen by motorists and even in sunny weather, a rider in shadows can be invisible to a driver. We strongly recommend a helmet, correctly fastened and Saturday leaders have the right to decline riders who are not suitably dressed or equipped. Wear mitts & eye protection. Carry a waterproof if there's any hint of rain plus two spare inner tubes, tyre levers, a pump, a drink and your mobile.
Click on the 'Ride Safety' page to read our safety guidelines before riding with us. If you would like to see our full annual risk assessment on which these are based, simply email: chairman@redhillcc.co.uk.