Why
join us !
The Kidsgrove-Wheelers are a friendly cycling club based in Kidsgrove,
Staffordshire . Our club caters for the cyclist that wishes to Time-Trial
or Road Race. Most Sunday's throughout the cycling year a Club Run is
organised. On these rides we attract both members that are competative
and non-competative. Sunday is our day for a social ride where all members
can meet, cycle and chat. Winter months, we tend to average between 30
and 40 miles (dependent on the weather forecast). Throughout the summer
months we try to get in a few more miles as the weather is usually better.
However as the cycling club is increasing in size and less experienced
riders are joining us, there is always a group of cyclist's that are more
than happy to slow the pace and lesson the miles to accomadate and make
new members feel welcome and a part of the club. After all, its all about
the smiles, and not the miles.
What
sort of club is Kidsgrove Wheelers?
Kidsgrove Wheelers is a club that welcomes the every day cyclist and
the racer. If you have raced in the past, are beginning to race, or
thinking about racing. We race in road, time trial and track events
and are hoping to introduce more categories, as the club grows stronger.
Where
are you based?
Most
of our members live in or around Staffordshire. The website forum is
the place where members share information and make arrangements for
rides, races and social events. We also meet up at our Club room, which
is held every four weeks on a Friday night at Kidsgrove Fire Station
Where
do you ride?
For social, club or training rides we go mainly towards the Cheshire
lanes for road users. When the winter draws in we have a racing section
and a Family club section. We are involved in races and events all over
Staffordshire and further a field. See club run page club runs
What
standard should I be to join?
You should be comfortable riding at least (30 miles) or spend three
hours in the saddle for the Family section. For the racing section there
is no comfortable, we usually do 60-70+ miles on a Sunday morning averaging
around 17mph. You should also race or be keen to try out racing or take
part in competitive events. If you are new to cycling the racing section
is not for you. However the family section might be a more suitable
option.
Who
organises rides?
The club rides are currently organised by just a few of our members.
For the club rides to be successful it's really down to all the members
to throw in ideas of where they might want to meet up and cycle.
Can
I come on a social ride with you before committing to joining?
Provided you meet the criteria described above, you are welcome to come
and join us for a social ride. Coming up this year we have the organised
and dedicated Sunday club runs out and about as usual.
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