Clubruns
Reading CC clubruns form the backbone of social cycling within the club. Three groups depart from the Market Place, Reading, next to the Queen Victoria statue, on Sunday mornings at 09.00: Social, Medium and Fast.
If you are not an RCC member, or have not ridden on an RCC clubrun previously, please read this brief introduction before turning up on Sunday morning, to help you get the best out of the rides.
The Social group will pick a destination on the day depending on wind direction. The speed and distance for this group, at 14-15 mph average and covering 40-50 miles with a mid morning tea stop, should be accessible to any reasonably fit person on a serviceable road bike. So, this would be a good group for recovery rides and prospective, or new, members to start with - especially if they're not confident of keeping up with the other groups.
The Medium group will aim at around 16-18 mph average, covering 50-60 miles with a tea stop at 11am. This group is intended to appeal to those who want a faster ride than the Social group, and also for those who want to employ, or learn, good group riding techniques. Mudguards in the winter are strongly encouraged.
The Fast group aims for an average speed of 18-20 mph, covering 55-70 miles with a tea stop at 11am. Arthur Satterley wrote: "The fast group is fun, exhilarating, social and at times tough; if you are committed to making it with us, we welcome anyone. However, as with any run, you need to be able (or satisfied) to ride at 18-20mph average and be sensitive to those who might be cooked. But we can't guarantee what is going to happen and we won't rule the run like dictators."
Steve Thurgood is Reading CC's Clubruns Secretary. If you'd like to devise a route and lead a group one Sunday, please get in touch on 0118 375 7207 or email stephen.thurgood@ntlword.com
