CLUB RIDES
Our club offers a variety of cycling experiences, categorised into three main types to suit every rider's goals and preferences. Here's a brief overview of what you can expect:
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Social Rides: These group rides emphasise camaraderie and shared experiences on the bike. Led by a ride leader who sets the pace, these outings can range from relaxed to challenging. However, the key is consistency and group cohesion. Riders are expected to adhere to the pace and respect the group's etiquette, creating an enjoyable experience for all.
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Training Rides: Designed to push your limits and enhance your fitness, training rides have a clear objective and intensity. These sessions are about improvement and progression, meaning that keeping up might be tough, and getting dropped can be part of the learning and growth process. Ride leaders will clarify the goals beforehand, ensuring everyone is on the same page with the ride's purpose.
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Challenge Rides: These rides are for those looking to test their mettle and step out of their comfort zone. Whether it's conquering a long-distance route, or trying something entirely new, these rides aim to stretch your limits. Examples include completing your first century, the Park Rash Bash, or riding a tough sportive.
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Club rides usually start in Adel, often meeting at the layby on Church Lane, the group of bikes should be obvious, and it can be found on Google Maps as Alba Rosa CC ride start point!
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The rides below showcase the different types of rides we may run but not every option will be available every week so please contact us on hello@albarosacc.com if you're interested in joining us.
EXAMPLE RIDES
Tuesday:
Chaingang
Due to numbers of riders attending we split this into three groups.
The slowest group (and last to set off) will aim to average 32kph (20mph). The fastest group will average 38-40kph (24+ mph). Find out more here...
Thursday: Social C ride
Social evening ride of around 30 miles, and paced to suit the group. This runs in parallel to the B ride, timed with the option to meet up afterwards. It's an ideal introduction to the club.
Tuesday:
Morning social
Regular social ride every Tuesday morning including a cafe stop. All welcome, these are no drop rides and we will ride at a pace to suit the group. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month will be a steady flattish ride - similar to a B/C ride 2nd and 4th weeks each month will be longer or include more hills
Saturday: Training ride
Saturday training is designed for our club members who want a quick ride. These rides come in various forms, but will typically last between 2 and 4 hours, covering between 30 and 60 miles.
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Thursday: Social B ride
Social evening rides at a target of 15mph and often ending with a swift pint. Route and availability depends on ride leaders: check the Alba Members Spond.
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Weekend Social
Depends on ride leader availability.
With a great variety of riding on our doorstep, including the Vale of York and the Yorkshire Dales, our club rides offer a huge variety of routes.
With distances starting at around 30 miles and speeds upwards of 14mph, there is a real mix to choose from.