December -January Newcomer and Easy Pace rides 2024
Newcomer and Easy Pace Sunday Rides –June - July 2024
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( Rides Start 9:30 a.m. from: Watermead Inn HP19 0FX - Weston Turville Shops. HP22 5RH - Bugle Horn HP17 8QP – All rides circular back to the start )
Dec 1st Easy P Weston Turville to Daisy Chain Ivinghoe - Jeremy & Graham
Dec 8th Newcmrs Weston Turville to Mead Fm Wilstone - Penny & Colin
Dec 15th Easy P Bugle Horn to Chinnor Community Cafe - Pete & Graham
Dec 22nd Newcmrs Watermead to George and Dragon Quaintn - Colin & Jeremy
Dec 29th Easy P Watermead to Twyford Cafe - Richard & Pete
Jan 5th Easy P Weston Turville to Daisy Chain Ivinghoe - Penny & Peter
Jan 12th Newcmrs Bugle Horn to Crew Cafe Princes Ris - Colin & David
Jan 19th Easy P Watermead to Poppies Cafe Aldbury - Jeremy & Pete
Jan 26th Newcmrs Weston Turville to Daisy Chain Ivinghoe - Penny & Colin
(Newcomers 16 to 20 miles 8-10 mph, Easy Pace about 30 miles 10 – 12 mph )
Please note these are ‘leisure’ rides with an arranged leader. If you are a fast rider please adjust your pace to suit the group or try one of our faster rides shown below.
Alternative rides!
In place of the Easy Plus ride each Sunday there is now a ‘Step Up’ ride starting at the same time and place as the Easy and Newcomer rides. (35 to 45 miles distance and 12 to 14 mph) more info on our Facebook or Cycling UK web page so you have a choice of ride each week!
For stronger riders don't forget the Moderate rides 45 to 55 miles at 14 mph+ details on our full rides list on Facebook or our Cycling UK web page.
Aylesbury Cycling UK
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Welcome to Aylesbury Cycling UK, whether you‘ve already ridden with us or are new we hope this guide will be useful to you.
Cycling is largely common sense, but here are a few basics.
Check your bike over the night before for punctures and ensure it is functioning correctly, especially the brakes. If you haven’t ridden your bike for a long time or are borrowing one, give it a short ride to make sure it is OK with the saddle at the right height for you. (legs should be able to extend well but not quite fully, avoid the low bent leg BMX style!
Have at least one spare tube. The tyre size is on the side of the tyre. (700c x width and 26 x width are common sizes)
Bring a drink, wear suitable clothes and bring a waterproof. Also some money for refreshments and you phone.
Helmets are recommended but not compulsory.
If you are new, let the leader know.
Keep a safe distance from other riders, you can ride two abreast, but if a car wants to overtake, you may need to drop back to single file. Somebody normally calls out if there is a car.
Let people know when you overtake, when stopping keep well into the side or off the road and avoid stopping at junctions. Try not to stop suddenly unless you know there is nobody close to you. Also don’t cut across other riders,
If you see walkers, runners or horses in the road. Give plenty of space and if nobody has called out shout walker etc. With horses it is important that somebody in the group says hello to the rider before you pass so that the horse is not spooked. The leader will normally do this.
Don't automatically trust cars at traffic lights, roundabouts and at junctions. Keep aware!
Point at obstacles like potholes so others will know.
If you are finding the ride hard or have any problem, let the leader or somebody know, so the pace can slow down.
Unless you are an experienced cyclist, for your first ride try the Newcomers, then if you want to do a bit more, try the next level. (Easy Pace, Step Up and Moderate) That way you can find a level that suits you.
We also meet socially on Wednesday evenings, so you can always come along and chat to other riders about our rides before you start or just meet others.
Jeremy...
If you want to know more - email: [email protected]
For Step Up and Moderate Rides: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JXW9FUJOJtTVFSdAHPI-8OzdbvhL_-5…