Weekend rides
Who can join our rides?
| Member Geoff writes
... "Please could you pass my thanks to the 'shepherds'
on Saturday's club ride? They worked really hard to keep people
together, to slow down the 'race-aways' and to ensure no one
was lost along the way." |
We welcome people to join our rides who are
thinking about joining Southdown Velo or wish to find out more about
local cycling clubs and which one is the most suitable one for them.
We also welcome visitors to the area or the
occasional rider to join us.
If you wish to ride with us regularly we would
really like you to join Southdown Velo. To find out more about joining
Southdown Velo go to the Join us page.
| All riders are expected
to obey the Highway Code and display courtesy to other road
users. |
There are two rides: Saturday
rides which are an easy pace and Sunday
rides which are mainly intended as training sessions. More details
below.
What about first aid?
We have a number of members trained in first
aid so that, although not guaranteed, there is usually at least
one trained first aider on the Saturday rides.
Do I have to wear a helmet?
The club committee recommends that riders wear
helmets, but it is not compulsory. The club's Safety Officer, Dr
Jonathan Lacey, has some compelling reasons why you should wear
a helmet.
Sunday
training rides
Sunday rides start from the Cross, which is
in the centre of Chichester where North, South, West and East streets
converge, at 09:30.
The Sunday rides are usually quite competitive
and many riders are using it as training for racing. If you are
looking for a more relaxed ride see below for Saturday rides.
Examples of Sunday rides are provided on the
Where we ride page.
Saturday easy rides
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| Rowlands Castle Cafe |
Saturday rides start at the Mercedes Garage
on the Bognor Road at 09:00.
The rides head out to the Cafe at Rowlands
Castle for tea and cakes.
The aim of the ride is to set a leisurely pace
that all riders are comfortable with.
We have introduced the concept of guardian
angels for Saturday rides. Guardian angels have special responsibility
for inexperienced and less fit riders.
Our first guardian angel is Shaun Smart. You
can find out more on the Guardian
angels page.
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