Ride Guide

	Special newcomers ride to welcome you to our cycle club ... we'll look after you! if you've mainly used your bike to get to work these rides will nicely introduce you to riding your bike for days out in the country and the fun of riding in a group ... familiar faces are very welcome too.
*	Easier and shorter 30-50 km (20-30 miles)—these are ideal for beginners with emphasis on the social aspect and sightseeing, for families, children, parents, grandparents ...
**	Medium distance 55-85 km (35-55m)—steady pace yet time to enjoy lunch, etc.
***	Faster and longer 90-150km (55-95m) and often hilly—you'll need to be fit ... normally with a light touring or road bike.
****	We are now offering a few specially hard rides for people training for cyclosportives such as l'Etape du Tour—on the basis you could be dropped if unable to keep up with the group!
	Official Audax event – more from www.audax.uk.net – very popular with the more serious riders ... however most of those included in our list are the shorter (100-200km) ones enjoyable for medium paced riders.
	Rides organised by other groups (such as LCC) —not covered by CTC leader public liability insurance.
	Mainly on rough tracks perhaps muddy—mountain bikes normally used.
	Start & finish in travelcard/freedom pass area or not using trains at all—low or no travel cost.
	Walk 12-20 km (8-12m) often with picnic lunch bring food & drink (no bikes!).