We meet for club rides every Saturday morning, starting from the De Ver Cycles shop, meeting from 9am.
There are 3 groups to suit different abilities and fitness levels.
We regroup at the top of hills and stay together for maintenance stops such as puncture repair.
C Group
Regular riders
Typical Distance: 30-40 miles
Average Speed: 12-13 mph
Meeting time: 9:00am to leave at 9:15am
B Group
Intermediate
Typical Distance: 40-50 miles
Average Speed: 14-15 mph
Meeting time: 9:00am to leave at 9:15am
A Group
Advanced
Typical Distance: 50-60 miles +
Average Speed: 16-17 mph
Meeting time: 9:00am to leave at 9:15am
* Average speeds depend on terrain and weather.
The routes for club rides vary from week to week and are set to fit the time of year, weather conditions and fitness level of the group.
Links to Garmin or Strava routes are sent at the end of each week (Thursday or Friday) via the club WhatsApp chat.
Introductory Rides for non-members
These take place on most Saturdays as part of a C Group ride for any non-members who are new to group riding, getting back into cycling after a break, or are uncertain whether a cycling club will suit them. If you are interested in joining an Introductory Ride please phone Mia Burton on 07447 906632 and apply for Guest Membership.
What you need for your first ride: a road bike in good working order, plus be confident that you can manage a minimum of 30 miles distance at a steady pace (2.5 hours). All riders in all groups must bring with them a spare inner tube, pump, drink and snack (if necessary).
Meeting point
De Ver Cycles, 632-636 Streatham High Rd, Norbury, London SW16 3QL
Example Route – Bletchingley
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 29.37 mi
Elevation: 552 m
Garmin Connect Link
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Example Route – Crowhurst
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 51.00 mi
Elevation: 974 m
Garmin Connect Link
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Example Route – Radnor Road
Difficulty: Hard
Distance: 64.81 mi
Elevation: 1,266 m
Garmin Connect Link
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