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1. Make sure your bike is roadworthy and, in the Winter, fitted with mudguards.
2. Familiarise yourself with the published route in advance of the ride.
3. Don't underestimate the level of fitness required for each of the ride speeds.
4. Adhere to the published average speed for each group
5. Depending on the terrain and weather conditions, the speeds may vary slightly so individual groups are responsible for agreeing amongst themselves how to ride on the day.
6. Riders participating for the first time in a run should introduce themselves as such and be welcomed by the group.
6. If it's icy groups are responsible for changing the route to a lowland route or cancelling the run if necessary.
Hand signals are used to warn riders following you.
WEEKEND CLUB RUNS
The club has two start points: Linlithgow and East Calder
GET IN CONTACT
We'd like it if you got in contact before you come on a ride so we can make sure there'll be other riders out. Likewise, if you have any questions about our rides please email Neil Greer at: clubruns@westlothianclarion.co.uk
GROUP RIDING SKILLS
• All members are asked to participate in a club run coaching session so that the club's group riding technique can be communicated to the membership.
See the forum for details
YOUR SAFETY
Remember, you are responsible for your safety, individuals take part in any group activities at their own risk.West Lothian Clarion and its club members accept no responsibility for the safety of anyone participating in group rides and runs, and no liability in the event of an accident.
INSURANCE
We strongly encourage club members to take advantage of the Clarion's reduced cost CTC 3rd party insurance or make similar insurance arrangements, for example via British Cycling
MAKE SURE YOU CYCLE APPROPRIATELY FOR THE LEVEL OF RIDE YOU ARE ON AND READ ALL THE GUIDELINES BEFORE COMING OUT. |
SATURDAY RIDES |
Linlithgow
Meet Linlithgow Leisure (LLC)Centre Start Promptly at 9.00am so arrive with plenty of time beforehand Contact Neil Greer on clubruns@westlothianclarion.co.uk | East Calder
Meet East Calder Sports Centre (ECSC) Start Winter: 8.30am. Summer 8.00am. Arrive with plenty of time beforehand • On the first Saturday of the month the ride leaves at 8.00am to meet up with the Linlithgow group. Contact Neil Greer on clubruns@westlothianclarion.co.uk |
CLUB RUN 15mph average over mixed terrain No Cafe Stop
What kind of rider are you? • You regularly ride 30 miles in two hours. • You have a good base of fitness
What to expect • A traditional club run in a consistent cohesive group with an opportunity chat to club mates. • There are frequent changeovers on the front but the ride is not a race and the two riders on the front should not be overtaken. • The group will aim to accommodate a reasonable range of abilities, but those significantly slower than the general pace of the group should be prepared to navigate their own way home | CLUB RUN 15mph average over mixed terrain Cafe Stop every ride
What kind of rider are you? • You regularly ride 30 miles in two hours. • You have a good base of fitness
What to expect • A traditional club run in a consistent cohesive group with an opportunity chat to club mates. • There are frequent changeovers on the front but the ride is not a race and the two riders on the front should not be overtaken. • The group will aim to accommodate a reasonable range of abilities, but those significantly slower than the general pace of the group should be prepared to navigate their own way home |
hardriders GROUP 18mph average but faster on a flatter route. As the ride progresses the group may split into two enabling faster riders to make progress
What kind of rider are you? • You are racing or riding faster sportives or simply want a hard training session where your abilities will be stretched.
What to expect • The pace is kept up over climbs and larger groups will rotate in a chain (through and off). • Riders may need to navigate their own way home if they can't keep up. | SCROLL DOWN FOR OUR SUNDAY RUNS |
CAFE RIDE A12mph average over mixed terrain with a cafe stop on every ride
What kind of rider are you? • You are riding regularly and have built up enough fitness to complete 30 miles in 2.5 hours over mixed terrain.
What to expect • These rides are not suitable to those new to cycling or occasional leisure cyclists. No one will get abandoned but riders can get dropped on climbs, if this happens the group will wait and regroup. • If you find the pace too high please SPEAK UP so the speed can be slowed or the route altered to get you home safely • Please do not underestimate the fitness required to ride in a a group at 12mph. |
SUNDAY RIDES |
Linlithgow
Meet at The Cross, Linlithgow for a 9.00 am depart. Routes and Cafe stop (Yes/No) will be decided on the day, depending on who turns up. | East Calder
Meet at Sports Centre for a 9.30 am depart. Routes and Cafe stop (Yes/No) will be decided on the day, depending on who turns up. |