We’ve got rides suitable for people of all fitness levels who want to get into riding on roads with others in a club setting. We have a simple aim of getting as many people out on their bikes as possible… and enjoying it!
Most of us would agree that cycling in a group is more enjoyable and improves performance faster than cycling alone. We welcome new members who want to ride with others and improve their abilities and fitness.
Our activities primarily take in the wonderful Yorkshire Dales offering members some of the United Kingdom’s most stunning scenery, varied terrain and quiet roads on which to enjoy their cycling. We also ride out into Lancashire and from time to time venture further afield on special club rides.
Dictated mainly by the interests of our current members, we focus primarily on providing road cycling and currently we offer a variety of distances and pace. Rides are run on Saturday and Sunday mornings, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, plus Wednesday day time and a Women’s only ride is also organised on a Thursday evening. Evening rides run during British Summer Time with the lighter evenings though may continue later into the year subject to demand and weather conditions.
We are also trialling a Sunday morning ‘off road’ ride to accommodate both Mountain and Gravel Bikes. Routes are generally from the various railway stations along the Aire Valley setting off for 10.00.
Our Rides
All details are posted up on the clubs dedicated route & ride planning application ‘Cyql‘. Ride details will usually include a downloadable route, an average pace, details of the ride structure and the ride leader.
For all rides, please make sure you are familiar with the Group Riding Guidance.
Saturday Morning
Saturday morning rides are for distances of approx. 50 or 30 miles with a café stop. The 50-mile ride is divided into suitable groups. We meet at 9.30am These are “no drop rides”, split into pace appropriate groups where possible, with catch-ups to ensure no one is left behind.
Sunday Morning
On a Sunday morning at 10am the ride is at an inclusive, social pace for a distance of about 25 to 30 miles with a café stop.
Monday Morning
A faster ride starting at 10am with a cafe stop a distance of about 30 miles
Tuesday Night
The Tuesday night ride starts at 6.30pm and is about 25 miles.
Wednesday Morning
On Wednesday there is a more challenging ride at 9.30am of about 50-60 miles, plus an evening at 6.30pm of about 25 miles.
Thursday Night
Thursday night offers: a the women only ride. It is 1.5 hours in duration and starts at 6.30pm and the Thursday night social ride starting at 6.30pm and about 25 miles.