- New Members
- Ride Information and Sign-Up
- Groups
- Weekend Rides
- Midweek Day & Evening Rides
- Events and Special Rides
- Riding Etiquette
- Disclaimer
At the weekend there are 48 hours to fill with cycling! Well, we’re not stopping you! We have rides on Saturday and Sunday all year, with extras in the summer during the week. Most importantly, no one gets left behind.
NEW MEMBERS
If you want to know more about joining the club as a member click on this link “Club Membership”.
If you are new to road cycling and want to know more you can always get in contact with the club. Terry Hoole is our Membership Secretary and can be contacted at Swindonwheelers1923@gmail.com. During club rides our Ride Leads will ensure that you are adequately supported and mentored if you wish.
There are a number of websites and YouTube videos that can help like the following: –
Ride Information and Sign-Up
The distances and average speeds on this page are provided as a guide, they vary depending on the type of ride, events and due to the weather and time of year.
During each week Ride Leads publish the destinations/meeting points/timings on our TeamUp calendar, and can also post on individual group “Message Boards” or post them on the “SWCC Group Rides” Facebook site here: SWCC Group Rides.
New members are always welcome and can try us for up to 3 rides before joining.
GROUPS
| NOVA (EZEE)** | 40-50 miles | 12-14 mph* |
| ROULEUR | 50+ miles | 14-16 mph* |
| GRUPETTO | 40-60 miles | 15-17 mph* |
| TEMPO | 50-60 miles | 16-18 mph* |
| FAST TEMPO | 50-60 miles | 18-20+ mph* |
| RACE GROUP | 50+ miles | 20+ mph* |
Average speeds = *, also note that distances may vary depending on the riders within the group and the weather
EZEE Riders**
This is a new concept which is now incorporated within the Nova Ride Group to attempt to introduce new and E-Bike riders to the club, and once riders are confident enough they can move up through the groups.
This group is perfect for cycling through the picturesque landscape at an easy going pace.
If you are new to cycling and want to increase your fitness, make sure you take the opportunity to get a bike fit as this will make your ride more comfortable and can prevent injuries, click here to find out more.
Rides
Rides get hillier as you progress through the groups. Speeds listed are the overall averages for the whole ride and are a general guide not strict boundaries. The Ride Lead will assess and determine the speed according to the route and the attendees on the day. A range is provided due to the variety of route profiles. Hillier routes would be at the low end of each range with flatter routes at the top end. For average speed on flat sections alone, excluding hills, add 2 mph to the top end of the ranges as a guide.
WEEKEND RIDES
Typically rides will start at 8.30am during British Summer Time and 9am in winter. To join a ride you need to sign up through our TeamUp calendar, accessible from the group rides page SWCC Group Rides.
Start locations, destinations and routes are also provided via the TeamUp calendar and group rides page. The most commonly used start points are listed below, just click on the “What3Words” link also they are illustrated here: Start Points.
- The Kingsdown – SN2 7PE – What3Words Location
- The Buffer (closed Road) – SN5 5AY – What3Words Location
- Lego Bricks – SN5 4JN – What3Words Location
Groups communicate with each other via Teamup (above), Facebook or messenger (if you want to be added to the group, just ask!
MIDWEEK DAY & EVENING RIDES
Midweek Rides – Run throughout Monday and Friday all year round and are normally unofficial club rides and can be either advertised on Teamup, Facebook and there is a messenger group you can join. All of these rides are open to everyone, including prospective new members, simply ask to be added to the “Wheelers Weekday Riders” Facebook messenger group.
Midweek Evening Ride – Run throughout the summer weeks but are typically offered between Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. These normally start at 6.30pm but may be brought forward at the start or end of the season, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of riders the club has a policy, which is below: –
Chaingang – During the summer we will run weekly chaingang rides for those who want to compete in racing, or for those who want a high intensity workout. Keep an eye on the SWCC Group Rides for details.
Latton TT Series – On Thursdays, in conjunction with other locals clubs, we hold an open 10 mile time trial in Latton. More details can be found here: Latton TT Series.
EVENTS AND SPECIAL RIDES
The club loves to have a strong number of riders in two local sportives – The White Horse Challenge and The Cotswold Spring Classic Remember to enter early! Click the links for details. For a list of Sportives in the local area and beyond, visit our Sportives page.
RIDING ETIQUETTE
Riding etiquette is important, please click on the link to read more… – Riding Etiquette
DISCLAIMER
All members and non members who decide to ride with Swindon Wheelers do so at their own risk. It is the rider’s responsibility to ensure that they have the required fitness for the group they choose to ride with and to ensure they carry enough water and nutrition to last the length of their chosen ride. At all times you should have a contingency plan in case of mechanical failure, or in extreme circumstances, a total loss of energy, resulting in the need to request transport to be taken home.
Swindon Wheelers will never knowingly leave any group member behind, and in the event of a rider waiting for transport to get home, the Ride Lead will ensure that you are accompanied until pick up.
Swindon Wheelers highly recommend joining British Cycling (please click the Link).
By joining British Cycling you will be covered for Liability insurance, legal support and also receive many other benefits.