Swindon Road Club Rides - Suggested Progression Information
Ride |
Distance |
Terrain |
Average speed |
Suggested ride progression |
Saturday Morning (C) (09:30 - Hook Close) |
30 miles |
Flat |
Steady 16-18 mph max |
For new to group riding and inexperienced riders to gain fitness and bike craft |
Saturday Morning (B) (09:30 – Hook Close) |
45-50 miles |
Flat/Rolling |
16-18 mph |
For more experienced riders who want a longer faster ride to gain more fitness and stamina |
Saturday Morning (A) (09:30 – Hook Close) |
45-50 miles |
Flat/Rolling |
18-20mph |
For more experienced riders who want to a longer faster ride to gain more fitness and stamina |
Sunday Morning Club Ride (09:00 – Town Hall) |
65 to 120 miles |
Hilly |
18 mph |
For experienced riders who want a longer ride to gain more fitness and stamina |
Tuesday Evening - Steady ride (18:15 - Casa Paolo car park) |
30-40 miles |
Rolling |
18 mph max |
For new to group riding and inexperienced riders to gain fitness and bike craft |
Tuesday Evening Club Ride (18:15 - Casa Paolo car park and additional fortnightly Kingsdown meets |
Flat - 30 miles Hilly - 40 miles |
Flat Hilly |
Fast Group - 23 - 25+ mph Medium Group - 21 - 23 mph First Group - 19 to 21 mph |
For experienced riders who want to cycle under race type conditions and speeds |
Thursday Evening Summer Club 10 Mile Time Trial Series (Ashton Keynes – see SRC WEB Site for details) |
10 miles |
Flat |
As quick as you can go! |
Open to ALL Club Members – ALL abilities welcomed and encouraged to join in! |