The cycling group meets at the front of Waitrose every Thursday at 10.00, weather dependent. There is no charge. Most members have suitable road bikes, although some have electric assistance models. You should be generally fit and able to cycle on a variety of roads, including lanes, some main roads and cycle paths, with hills in places!

Pace and distance are dependent on who rides on the day e.g. a slower paced group might average 10 or 11 mph whereas a quicker group might be around 13mph. Sometimes, when more riders are present, we split into two groups to allow for this. Distances range from about 20-30 miles for a slower paced group and 30 to possibly 50 miles for a quicker group. Destinations include Sherston, Corsham, Bath, Bristol, Severn Beach, Chepstow, Slimbridge, Tortworth, Tetbury and Malmesbury. Winter rides tend to be shorter than summer rides. We always stop at a cafe somewhere for refreshments and a chat.

New riders are welcome to join us on the day, but we recommend that prospective group members contact a leader beforehand as, occasionally, rides are cancelled e.g. due to poor weather conditions. If a “rusty rider” is interested in joining, but would like to try out a shorter ride, please contact us, as this can usually be arranged. Note that anyone looking for a cycle or clothing/equipment could firstly try the Yate Community Bike Hub in Yate shopping centre.

Contact cycling group via the Leader links above.