SO YOU LIKE RIDING YOUR BIKE AND FANCY JOINING?

No need for nerves 

For the majority of our members, joining us was their first experience of being part of a cycling club and coming along to that first club ride felt pretty daunting. 

Because we’ve all been there, the club is incredibly supportive of new members. So banish those worries – about whether you’ll be quick enough, or will be able to ride in a group, or how you’ll sort out a mechanical – just come along and have a go!  

How do I join my first ride?  

All riders are welcome to come along for up to five rides before becoming a member, so you are welcome to just turn up and join in.  All our rides are paced according to the make-up of the group, and no one is ever left behind.  

If possible, the best day to come along on your first ride is Saturday morning – meet from 6.30am at the Behind Bars shop for a 7.00am start (or 30 mins later during Winter)

If you contact us ahead of time via the Contact Us page or social media links, we can ensure there’s a member of the club committee on the ride to introduce you to other club members and get you on the most suitable ride for that day.  

What kind of kit do I need?

We are primarily a road cycling club, and to get the most enjoyment out of road cycling, we would recommend that you have a road bike. If you want to get an idea of the kind of bike we’re talking about, then pop into the Behind Bars shop and they’ll happy talk you though the options. You can of course ride on any bike you choose though, just as long as it’s roadworthy – see club rules for what this means.

The only other essential pieces of kit you need are:  

• A helmet (mandatory for your own safety)
• Padded cycling shorts (you'll know why if you've tried riding 25+ miles without them)
• Spare inner tube(s) and micro-pump
• Lights if you’re joining an early winter morning ride  

We look forward to seeing you out on a ride soon!