Prepare Yourself
- Suitable clothing makes riding easier
- Thin layers are better than one thick one
- Bring a waterproof / windproof jacket (one that packs up into your rear pocket)
- Eat breakfast before you set out
- Bring a snack for the ride (e.g. energy bar or a banana)
- Bring a drink (water is fine)
- We normally stop at a café for a drink/snack so bring some cash. It is also sensible to have some additional money available in case of a mechanical breakage
- Please carry a card with name with emergency numbers (just in case!) or write contact details in your helmet
- Remember your helmet! (but we won't make you wear one if you choose not to)
- Make sure your bike is roadworthy
- Brakes, tyres, chain and lights should all be in good working order
- Inflate your tyres to the recommended pressure
- In the winter you are advised to bring lights and use mudguards
- Bring a pump and repair kit (e.g. spare inner tubes, patches, tyre levers)
Winter Weather Conditions
- The back roads that make up our delightful routes are unfortunately unlikely to be treated with grit in frosty conditions. The ride captain may therefore cancel a ride if he/she considers that the road conditions could be unsafe: this will be done in advance whenever possible.
- Please check the Facebook page if the weather is cold.