Types of rides and races we do

Road rides:

• Saturday morning social (includes a midway café stop)

• Saturday morning training

• Sunday morning social (includes a midway café stop)

• Various midweek rides (social and training)

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Racing and competing in:

• Time trials

• Road racing

• Track (Velodrome) races

• Gravel, MTB & cyclo-cross

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Other rides:

• ​Special rides (e.g., London to Brighton, London to Cambridge, RCC Euro Tour)

• Century (100 mile) rides

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Distance and speed

Our standard club rides range from 35 to 65 miles. Faster groups typically cover longer routes, while gentler-paced groups take shorter routes.​

• Bronze - average speed 12-14 MPH (non-drop)

• Silver - average speed 14-16 MPH (non-drop)

• Gold - average speed 16-18 MPH+ (if you get dropped, the group may continue at their pace)

What you will need

• A roadworthy bike - a suitable bike for road riding and in good working order.

• A helmet – Mandatory for all club rides.

• Appropriate clothing – Dress for the weather; high-visibility gear recommended in low light.

• Spares & tools – Minimum one inner tube (two or three is better) is a must, while tyre levers, a pump, and a multi-tool are recommended.

•  Food & water – At least one bottle and snacks for longer rides.

• Lights – Recommended for early morning or evening rides.

• 3rd party insurance – Obtained by being a member of a National Cycling Organisation e.g. British Cycling or Cycling UK. (Not required for the Intro Ride)

Want to ride with us

We run a monthly Intro Ride, usually on the first Saturday of the month. If you would like to register, please use the link below.

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I would like to join an Intro Ride.

Membership

Once you have completed your Intro Ride, you will need to join RCC to ride with us regularly.

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We offer two membership tiers:

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Basic (£25/yr*)

• Access to all club rides

• Forum access for weekly updates & routes

• Entry to all club competitions and open cycle races

• Discounts on cycling insurance and other benefits (e.g. training advice, discounts at sports and cycle shops) when you join a National Cycling Organisation (e.g. British Cycling, Cycling UK, London Cycling Campaign)

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Basic + Unlimited annual use of the Redbridge Cycling Centre circuit (£80/yr total*)

• All Basic membership benefits (£25 to RCC)

• Exclusive RCC offer: Purchase an annual pass (£55, payable to Redbridge Cycle Centre) for unlimited access to the Redbridge Cycling Centre circuit**

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Join Us!

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*Cycling Insurance is mandatory and must be purchased separately.

​**T&Cs apply – check availability before visiting.