Weekly Club Rides
All times stated are approximate and riders should check the Calendars for specific start/end times and destinations as this will vary each week with the ride distance.
Tuesday - 0930 to 1330
35-50 miles + Cafe Stop
Wednesday - 0930 to 1230
< 30 miles + Cafe Stop
These rides are suitable for people new to group cycling
Thursday - 0930 to 1500
40-60 miles + Cafe + Pub Lunch Stop
(In winter GMT season there is only a single stop)
Sunday - 0930 to 1330
35-50 miles + Cafe Stop
The first Sunday ride of each month takes a shorter route of around 20-25 miles, as an introduction to Fleet Cycling. You need to be comfortable cycling on road, but you don't need to be speedy. Details are on the calendars.
Start Point
Most rides start at Hart Leisure Centre (HLC) Hitches Lane, Fleet, GU51 5HS.
If you bring a car to the HLC car park, please register your number plate in reception on arrival, to avoid parking fines.
Some rides may start at a remote location – please check the Venue (Start point) in the Calendars.
Cost Per Participant
Free – but we encourage regular riders to become Cycling UK members - join here. Guest riders can participate on 3 rides before they are required to join Cycling UK as dictated by the Cycling UK rules.
Suitable For
Experienced cyclists who are used to cycling in a group at a reasonable touring pace. Open to all Cycling UK members from across the UK.
Cyclists new to riding in a group are encouraged to join us on a Wednesday for a gentle ride, or on the first Sunday of a summer month for the introductory ride - details are on the Calendars
Cycling UK Member Group - club rides led by an experienced ride leader
These cycle rides are moderate-going rides. They will follow quiet country lanes and traffic free routes where possible but there may be some main roads to link between quieter roads. We will never leave anyone behind.
Cycle Ride Detail
What you need
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- You will need a roadworthy bike of course. You should have a spare inner tube, tyre levers, puncture repair kit and a pump as a minimum.
- Wearing a helmet is advisable for adults and mandatory for all children. Under Cycling UK rules we cannot mandate helmets as such, but a leader may recuse themself from leading the ride if a rider shows up without a helmet - more information on this is available under the heading "Helmets" on the Join page.
- No special cycling clothing is required. Just dress for the weather conditions. Bright/contrasting colours are advised. For distances over 20 miles, padded cycling shorts are advised.
- Money to buy a drink and snack at the cafe stop or bring your own. Electrolyte and/or energy mix drinks are advised for the longer rides, but this is a personal choice.
- If you are not yet a member of Cycling UK, please bring a completed guest rider form to save time at the start.
- If you need advice on anything cycling just ask a ride leader or anyone in a Fleet Cycling jersey on the ride. We are a knowledgeable bunch!
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Notes For Parents
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- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
- For unaccompanied children 13-16 undertaking their first ride of this type with us, a parent or guardian must beforehand contact the organiser to discuss whether their child can achieve the level required. The child must then bring to the ride a guest rider consent form signed by the parent or guardian.
- Proof of age may be requested.
- All participants ride at their own risk and the serviceability of a bike remains the rider's or parental responsibility.
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For more details or to register an interest in these rides, Contact Us.
Downloads
Guest rider form and parental consent form
Fleet Cycling is a Cycling UK Member Group.