Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2017 11:14:43 GMT
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Is Spokes CTC for you?
To find out if cycling with Spokes is right for you, you should first take a look at our Ride Calendar or Ride Library and see if the rides and activities appeal to you. Under each ride you will find information that should enable you to determind if we fit in with your outlook on cycling.
Spokes CTC is now fully integrated with Cycling UK. Active members will need to join Cycling UK to continue cycling with Spokes. (Click to view Cycling UK policy documents) You don’t need to be a signed up member to take part in any of our Sunday rides, but we require a full Cycling UK membership after a couple of taster sessions. To take part in our weekend, week and venture rides you will need to join the club. Click to Join Spokes using the online membership form. Spokes continues to cooperate with Cardiff CTC on some of our ride dates to enable both clubs to offer a wider variety of rides. If you would like to join us on a ride you can Contact us or email the ride leader and let us know you are coming...Like-minded cyclists, regardless of age, are always welcome! NEW Spokes has been giving a generous donation and invested in new Club shirts. Click here for pictures
What's the pace like?
Not everyone has the same level of fitness! Most members are happy riding in a bunch and have a chat, but a few of our members still harbour thoughts of winning something. Mostly though, it is limited to being "1st up a hill" or "1st to park his or her bike at the cafe stop". However, apart from the odd surge of power, we always ride together as a group. Should a potential problem or defect prevent a rider from continuing, we make sure that they have a way of getting back home safely.All of our Sunday rides have a mileage versus duration measure, it roughly equates to a speed of 10-15 miles/hour - sometimes affected by wind and weather! The guide includes stopping for refreshment breaks, potential defects and to take in the scenery etc. Ride leaders grade their rides on how Easy, Moderate or Strenuous they are.
Ride Categories:
Easy: Going at an easy pace, a distance of 30-40miles max. Usually a few minor-medium hills.
Ideal category for new cyclists to join us for a ride.
Moderate: The pace and mileage gets a notch upwards. May include a number of medium hills or challenging and steep climbs.
Strenuous: High mileage and/or very undulating route. Expect a higher pace if the route is fairly flat.
See individual rides for further details.
What bikes do we use?
There are no set requirements for what type of bike you should use when cycling with us. The nature of our rides will favour a road, hybrid or touring-bike of some kind. Occasionally, through the season and frequently in the winter season, we also use road-going mountain bikes.
Why join Spokes?
We have a preference to cycling on quieter roads, trails and cycle paths.
The club is near the 50/50 pct. mix of female/male riders
Ride leaders with years of experience arranging cycle events in the UK and abroad.
Always available to offer advice and guidance for those new to cycling
A word on safety!
Cycling can be a strenuous and hazardous activity, so there is always an element of risk. On all club activities, it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit and competent for any cycle ride in which you participate and that there is no medical reason that could prevent you from fully taking part in it. You are riding at your own risk. We reccommend that you take out personal insurance when taking part in our activities. Your bicycle must be in a good and road-worthy condition and you must observe all aspects of the highway code whilst cycling with us. You must be over 16 years of age or accompanied by a responsible adult and we strongly recommend that you wear a helmet. Safety is paramount for everyone
Is Spokes CTC for you?
To find out if cycling with Spokes is right for you, you should first take a look at our Ride Calendar or Ride Library and see if the rides and activities appeal to you. Under each ride you will find information that should enable you to determind if we fit in with your outlook on cycling.
Spokes CTC is now fully integrated with Cycling UK. Active members will need to join Cycling UK to continue cycling with Spokes. (Click to view Cycling UK policy documents) You don’t need to be a signed up member to take part in any of our Sunday rides, but we require a full Cycling UK membership after a couple of taster sessions. To take part in our weekend, week and venture rides you will need to join the club. Click to Join Spokes using the online membership form. Spokes continues to cooperate with Cardiff CTC on some of our ride dates to enable both clubs to offer a wider variety of rides. If you would like to join us on a ride you can Contact us or email the ride leader and let us know you are coming...Like-minded cyclists, regardless of age, are always welcome! NEW Spokes has been giving a generous donation and invested in new Club shirts. Click here for pictures
What's the pace like?
Not everyone has the same level of fitness! Most members are happy riding in a bunch and have a chat, but a few of our members still harbour thoughts of winning something. Mostly though, it is limited to being "1st up a hill" or "1st to park his or her bike at the cafe stop". However, apart from the odd surge of power, we always ride together as a group. Should a potential problem or defect prevent a rider from continuing, we make sure that they have a way of getting back home safely.All of our Sunday rides have a mileage versus duration measure, it roughly equates to a speed of 10-15 miles/hour - sometimes affected by wind and weather! The guide includes stopping for refreshment breaks, potential defects and to take in the scenery etc. Ride leaders grade their rides on how Easy, Moderate or Strenuous they are.
Ride Categories:
Easy: Going at an easy pace, a distance of 30-40miles max. Usually a few minor-medium hills.
Ideal category for new cyclists to join us for a ride.
Moderate: The pace and mileage gets a notch upwards. May include a number of medium hills or challenging and steep climbs.
Strenuous: High mileage and/or very undulating route. Expect a higher pace if the route is fairly flat.
See individual rides for further details.
What bikes do we use?
There are no set requirements for what type of bike you should use when cycling with us. The nature of our rides will favour a road, hybrid or touring-bike of some kind. Occasionally, through the season and frequently in the winter season, we also use road-going mountain bikes.
Why join Spokes?
We have a preference to cycling on quieter roads, trails and cycle paths.
The club is near the 50/50 pct. mix of female/male riders
Ride leaders with years of experience arranging cycle events in the UK and abroad.
Always available to offer advice and guidance for those new to cycling
A word on safety!
Cycling can be a strenuous and hazardous activity, so there is always an element of risk. On all club activities, it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit and competent for any cycle ride in which you participate and that there is no medical reason that could prevent you from fully taking part in it. You are riding at your own risk. We reccommend that you take out personal insurance when taking part in our activities. Your bicycle must be in a good and road-worthy condition and you must observe all aspects of the highway code whilst cycling with us. You must be over 16 years of age or accompanied by a responsible adult and we strongly recommend that you wear a helmet. Safety is paramount for everyone
Julie Williams, Club Secretary
Contact
- Julie is the most well travelled of Spokes members! Is there a continent she hasn't been on..?? scouring for new members I expect
Gareth Thomas, Club Treasurer
- Also known as Tonto as he rarely gets lost
Claus Sogaard, Website
- Big ride man and first to wear the Spokes colours
Glen Dermody, Club Chairman
- Likes a ride with a view As long as everyone sticks to the dress code!
Rachel Jones & Dave Jenkins,
Ride Co-ordinators Contact
- Always pleasant on two wheels but
supposedly lethal with a bow & arrow(if you're a tree)
Meet the comittee
Club history
We are a group of cyclists from all over the UK (but a large contingent are based in Cardiff) who enjoy cycling and socialising. Our group has been together in various forms for over 20 years. It evolved from a group of people who rode together to raise money for the NSPCC charity. We organise between us, day, weekend, week and venture rides. The week and venture rides are held in a mix of locations both UK and Europe. The main aim of the club is to have fun and make new friends whilst seeing new places on two wheels!