• At present we have two groups riding out each weekend as well as a club social ride for both
    groups every few months.
  • The general details of the club's weekly rides (CTC and the faster group) are shown below - but
    check the forum each week for any changes or more info about routes and timings.
  • Plans for the social rides, and anything else out of the ordinary, will be highlighted on the home
    page and in the events diary as they become known.


CTC Group
Every Sunday Club Chairman Harold Woodcock leads a CTC/touring group which aims to cover about
60-80 miles each week at a sociable pace. The rides last about 6 hours, and this includes 2 cafe stops,
so the riding speed is in the range 13-14 mph.  Bad weather may shorten the rides and the size of the
group varies from a few to as many as twenty, again depending on the weather. The group meets at 9
am alternating between riding north from the Cherry Gardens pub on Wigan Lane (Map) and south into
Cheshire from Ashton Library (Map). Click here for a list of rides for the next few months. If you need
any more info call Harry on 01942 717804.

Faster Group
Ian Hughes leads a slightly faster group which always meets at The Cherry Gardens pub on Wigan
Lane (Map) - usually a Sunday ride but the but the day changes depending on racing or other
commitments, and the weather forecast! They leave at 9 am with the aim of covering 50-85 miles,
getting back between 12.30 - 3.30  and usually with a cafe stop on the way. The size of group is
dependent on racing commitments, holidays etc. Any newcomers can be assured that nobody will get
dropped and left to find there own way...guaranteed.

Check the forum for details of each week's ride or contact Ian on 01257 278038 or by e-mail.

Club Social Rides
Ian has also initiated the club social rides when the 2 groups join together every few months. The two
rides to date have gone well with a number of members turning out who can't make it every week.
These rides also act as a chance for prospective new members to come along - the pace being gentle
and the distance not so far. The next social ride is tentatively planned for mid march to go south to
Cheshire - more details nearer the time.
Social ride 2008.
Club Runs