HCRC Social Rides every Sunday From Hinckley Town Centre.
Details of weekly club runs will be posted on the membership Whatapp community – All welcome.
Regular club social rides are every Sunday morning Hinckley Town.
Riders meet by the band stand in Argents Mead, Hinckley at 8:30am. Rides will normally go to a local café, these will include Harvey’s Coffee cabin (Twycross), Mint & Ginger, Caffeine Project, National Memorial Arboretum and more.
The route details are shared on the membership Whatsapp community in advance.
There are usually multiple groups riding, with different aims or abilities, with different speeds and distances – but we try to meet at the same cafe at similar timing.
Everybody welcome – nobody is left on their own. Please contact the club via the “Contact us” button, if you would like more information.
“I’ve never been on a club run – what’s it like ?”
A Club Run is a social group ride, usually involving a stop at a cafe for coffee and cake.
Some people will treat it as part of their training, but for most this is just an excuse to get out and ride with friends.
“How far? How Fast?”
This is always a question that worries new riders, but ultimately we will tailor the distance and pace to suit whoever is there on the day.
Established riders will be looking for 40-50 miles at 15mph, but if we run a beginner’s ride, we would expect it to be 25+ miles at less than 15mph, with a coffee-stop half way. Group sizes are 6-8 riders, riding 2-abreast in most circumstances.
There are usually multiple groups riding out, so be 100% honest with yourself and make sure you join the appropriate one.
If you can’t manage that, don’t worry – we all have to start somewhere! Just pop a message on the Facebook page, or contact Kevin Draper or Guy Mellor for a chat. Also keep an eye on the British Cycling Sky-Rides and Women’s Breeze rides that are often shorter as a way to initially build your fitness.
We will try to help you as much as we can, but please remember we have to find a balance between helping new riders and spending days riding at our own pace.
“What do I need to take ?”
A bike : Most people will be on road bikes. It doesn’t have to be anything special as long as it is road worthy. It is your choice, but we would like to see everybody wearing a helmet and front and rear lights.
Tools: There is safety in numbers, and if you have a problem there is usually someone in the group that has the right spanner or allen-key but we would advise everybody to at least have the basics to repair a puncture and minor mechanical failure. Usually a good idea to take some money: for emergencies and to buy coffee and cake. A drink and something to eat is always a good idea ( energy bar, gel, etc)
Our friends over at Leicester Forest CC have a nice page on Club Run Etiquette
Also keep an eye on the British Cycling Rides and Women’s Breeze rides
Routes
The Sunday club run cafe destinations are usually nominated by a club member; routes are not set in stone and can adjust and adapt depending on who is riding. Example Routes on HCRC’s Ride With GPS Page.
