Club Rides
Here you will find information regarding club runs, from Winter Reliability Rides and Wednesday runs, to the Drive & Rides we undertake in the warmer months. If you have any questions or queries regarding the club runs, please get in touch at clubruns@lincolnwheelers.co.uk.
To ensure everybody's safety and enjoyment of these rides, please read the guidance contained in the document below.
To ensure everybody's safety and enjoyment of these rides, please read the guidance contained in the document below.
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Guests
If you are attending a Lincoln Wheelers club ride/challenge ride/reliability ride as a prospective member or as a guest, in addition to reading the guidance above, please could you print out and complete the guest rider form here. It can also be found in 'Clubhouse' under 'Resources'.
When you arrive at the departure point for the ride, please arrive early, bring with you the completed form and make yourself known to the ride organiser - someone will point you in the right direction.
Club Ride Policy for Children and Young People
Riders 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who MUST be a member of Lincoln Wheelers Cycling Club (LWCC).
Guest Forms apply to any rider who is not a member of LWCC or Go-Ride.
Cappuccino and Espresso – Sunday Rides
Keep an eye on the facebook page for more info.
- Cappuccino and Espresso Rides start in March/April
- Rides will normally be 40-50 mile distance with café stop
- Pace will be social (Capuccino) with options for faster group (Espresso)
- Espresso will have the option of a café stop or not
- It is hoped that the Espresso ride will take place every week but this will depend on who turns up and the availability of ride leaders
- On occasions there will be a Challenge Ride characterised by terrain, distance, or speed
- All start points will be selected from Lindum and Yarborough, with drive’n’ride encouraged on occasions to explore new areas
- The local rides will start at 0930 and aim to be back around 1400 to 1500
- The series will incorporate the Yellowbelly Ride and Neil Winter’s Grimpeur
Keep an eye on the facebook page for more info.
Winter Reliability Rides
Winter training (traditional known as Reliability) rides run from Jan to March. Most of the rides will start/finish from a member's home. Dates and location can be found on the Reliability Page. All rides to start at 9:30am
The aim is to have several groups of riders - turnout numbers permitting. There will normally be two routes as follows;
The A and B groups should both get back at about 12:30 and where rides go from a member’s home, a hot drink and snack will be available. The C group are likely to be back sooner. A small donation towards the cost of the refreshments would be appreciated (nominally £2.50). Please leave your cleated road shoes outside (or as directed by the householder).
By starting all the groups at the same time it will be possible for riders to assess the proposed routes, weather and number of riders turning up and decide which group they wish to join. There is no guarantee that all these groups will run every week, it will depend on demand on the day.
Winter training (traditional known as Reliability) rides run from Jan to March. Most of the rides will start/finish from a member's home. Dates and location can be found on the Reliability Page. All rides to start at 9:30am
The aim is to have several groups of riders - turnout numbers permitting. There will normally be two routes as follows;
- 50 - 55 miles - with groups A+ (av 18 mph), A (av 17 mph) and B+ (av 15 mph)
- 40 - 45 miles - with groups B (av 15 mph) and C (av 13 mph)
- there may also be a shorter 25 - 30 miles group D (av 13 mph)
The A and B groups should both get back at about 12:30 and where rides go from a member’s home, a hot drink and snack will be available. The C group are likely to be back sooner. A small donation towards the cost of the refreshments would be appreciated (nominally £2.50). Please leave your cleated road shoes outside (or as directed by the householder).
By starting all the groups at the same time it will be possible for riders to assess the proposed routes, weather and number of riders turning up and decide which group they wish to join. There is no guarantee that all these groups will run every week, it will depend on demand on the day.
Wednesday Morning Rides
Contact Ben Reilly for further details,
Email: clubruns@lincolnwheelers.co.uk
Keep an eye on the Events facebook page.for more information.
Saturday Rides
Ad hoc Rides
Please note that all Club Ride miles count towards the Mileater Award
- The rides start by the Village Green, near Hykeham Crossroads at 0930 and finish at a hostelry at around 1230
- A distance of about 40 miles is covered at an average speed of 14mph
- There is a “banana” stop at 1100
Contact Ben Reilly for further details,
Email: clubruns@lincolnwheelers.co.uk
Keep an eye on the Events facebook page.for more information.
Saturday Rides
- Occasionally, there will be a Saturday ride
- These social rides can start mostly at Lindum
- Start time normally 0930
- These rides are aimed at new and less experienced riders, although more experienced riders are welcome
- There will be a café stop
- The distance is normally between 20 and 35 miles
- Pace is determined by the slowest rider
- Rides are found on Events Facebook page
Ad hoc Rides
- These social rides can start at various locations but often start by the North Hykeham Village Green, near Hykeham Crossroads
- Start time and location is determined by the ride organiser
- Any experienced club member may lead an Ad hoc ride
- The rides are often named Bacon Eater or Cake Eater and have a compulsory café stop
- The distance is normally between 40 and 55 miles
- Pace is determined by the riders
- Rides are found on Events Facebook page
Please note that all Club Ride miles count towards the Mileater Award