Club Rides
We currently have rides on a Saturday and Sunday with the Saturday ride being a more sociable ride. All VM rides are ridden to the pace directed by the Ride Leader. The group may be split according to numbers and ability. A few noteworthy points about our rides are:
-
All rides will have a nominated Ride Leader who is an experienced cyclist and is responsible for rider safety, group discipline and maintaining the pace to suit the group.
-
New members are welcome to ride with us up to a maximum of three rides, then we must ask that you become a member; for more information see our Membership page.
-
All rides will start at the specified time, so it is advised to arrive at least 15 minutes before this time so that organising groups and any other pre-ride safety briefing can take place with everybody there.
-
The first rule of all VM rides is that no-one is left behind. Please also see our Code of Conduct page.
-
Club rides may be cancelled if riding conditions are deemed to be unsafe by club officials, such as in icy conditions. Ride cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page, usually at least 1 hour before the ride start time.
​
Summer Club Rides
​​
Saturday Morning
-
Time: 8.15 am muster for 8:30 am depart prompt.
-
Ride details: A 40 - 50 mile ride through the lanes, aiming to be back by mid-day with a cafe stop en-route. May be split into groups according to ability if enough riders attend. This is a recommended ride for newer riders and those wishing to improve. We do ask however, that new riders are able to maintain an average of around 14mph over a distance of 40 miles.
​
​
Sunday Morning
-
Time: 8.15 am muster for 8:30 am depart
-
Ride details: A 50 - 60 mile tempo ride with a 16mph + average with a cafe stop. A recommended ride for competent/more experienced riders.
​
Mid-week tempo rides
-
​From: The Wheel, Furnace Lane, Moira. DE12 6AT
-
usually 6pm in the summer
-
These are ad-hoc rides, details are circulated on our WhatsApp page.
​
Winter Club Rides
All winter rides will be dependent on weather conditions to keep riders safe and may be cancelled 1 hour before the ride starting and will be posted on our Facebook site and WhatsApp.
​
*Mudguards and lights to be fitted*
(available from Pickeringsbikes)
​​
Saturday Morning
-
Time: 8:15 am meet, depart 8.30 am
-
Ride details: A 40 - 50 mile ride through the lanes, aiming to be back by mid-day with a cafe stop en-route. May be split into groups according to ability if enough riders attend. A recommended ride for newer riders and those wishing to improve. We do ask however, that new riders are able to maintain an average speed of 14mph over a 40 miles ride.
​
​
Sunday Morning
-
Time: 8:15 am meet, depart 8.30 am
-
Ride details: A 40 - 50 miles tempo ride with a 16mph + average with a cafe stop. A recommended ride for more competent/stronger riders.