The details here are to help you find out about joining us on our rides.

Our Sunday rides in 2003 are typically 30 to 40 miles long at a moderate pace. No-one will be left behind, and we encourage anyone who has cycled on a road before to come with us! We stop at a café mid-morning, and return by 2-3 pm. There are also several rides of both shorter and longer distances.

We meet on two or three Sundays of every month, usually at 9:30am or 10am, at one of several start locations. For details of the meeting places, times and routes please see the Events Guide and the maps.

We do suggest that before you come, you check your brakes and tyres and even give that chain a lick of oil. Rides may be cancelled if the weather is particularly bad, but this is rare.

Mere rain does not put us off, so do bring waterproofs with you!

All rides are led by an experienced leader, but we do not provide Route Cards or maps. We usually split up on the return journey as we get near home, but an escort will always be provided back to the start if required.

If you decide to leave the ride before the end, PLEASE tell the leader or someone else in the Group. There's nothing more frustrating than waiting around at a windy road junction for someone who has already gone home!

Younger riders are welcome, but if you are under 16 years of age please bring a note from a parent or guardian, including a phone number in case there are any problems or delays on the ride.

Most of us ride Touring Bikes, but Mountain Bikes, Hybrids or Racers are equally acceptable, if you prefer. Some rides may involve short off-road sections, but rides which are specifically planned for Mountain Bikes will be specially mentioned on the Runs List ("Rough Stuff"). Longer rides will probably involve some hilly stretches, so a reasonable selection of gears is advisable.

You should always carry a basic toolkit, including a pump and the correct adaptor, spare tube and puncture repair kit, as a MINIMUM! During winter months, we may not always get home in daylight, so do fit a dynamo, or carry lights (and spare batteries). A map might also be useful.