Rides
The club has three different road cycling groups providing options for cyclists of pretty much all abilities.
- Group A – Not for the faint hearted!
- Group B – Sociable rides for reasonably fit and experienced riders.
- Group C – Social rides for cyclists of pretty much all abilities.
Please feel free to join any of our rides and find out what Blaydon CC is all about. Just get in touch via “contact” below and we’ll let you know when and where we are heading out.
Group A Rides – Not for the faint hearted!
“Sizzler”, “Blasties”
The names tell the story of our Group A rides which are for riders who want to ride hard and fast. Depending on the terrain, Group A will normally average around 18mph with everybody expected to take their fair share of turns on the front.
The good news? There is almost always a café stop…..take full advantage, you’re going to need those calories!
Group B Rides
Our Group B rides are aimed at reasonably fit cyclists but are not designed to leave you with bursting lungs and aching legs. There will probably be a few efforts especially on the climbs but on the whole, these are reasonably social rides and you will always have enough puff to chat amiably with your ride partners.
Café stops are obligatory.
Group C – Social Rides
If you don’t like coffee and cake this group is probably not for you!
Our social rides are just that, social. There’s no racing, no pushing, just an easy-paced jaunt along quiet country lanes punctuated by the obligatory café stop. These are the best rides to join if you are relatively new to cycling or group riding and want a supportive and encouraging environment in which to improve, meet new people or learn new routes.
There is of course, absolutely nothing stopping you from stepping up to the faster groups if you find the socials a tad slow for your ability.