FAQs | Clevedon & District Road Club

There are 6 groups, covering all ranges of experience and speed. There will be a group that is right for you.

On the Sunday rides, depending on the number of riders present, up to six groups will be formed , each usually heading to the same coffee stop, albeit by slightly different routes and at different speeds. Indicative average speeds (may vary by terrain, route, weather) for each group are:

Group 1 : 19+ mph average ~ 70 miles
Group 2 : 17 – 19mph average ~ 70 miles
Group 3 : 16 – 18 mph average ~ 60 miles
Group 4 : 15 – 17 mph average ~ 60 miles
Group 5 : 14 – 16 mph average ~ 50 miles
Group 6 : under 14 mph average ~ 40 miles

We use WhatsApp for a lot of our communication and have established a CDRC WhatsApp ‘community’. This allows us to link all sub-groups under one headline community. You decide which groups you join.

If you ride with us, you should join the ‘Rides and Events’ group as a minimum.

E-mail will always be sent ‘bcc’ so e-mail addresses are not visible to others. If you don’t appear to be receiving e-mails check your ‘junk’ folder. Keep the membership secretary updated with any changes to your e-mail address.

CDRC expect any communication, including Social Media posts, to be respectful and considerate to all.

It sounds obvious, but when joining a club ride it’s important to ensure you know where you’re going, your bike is capable of getting you there and you can fix a puncture (and preferably other minor mechanical problems).

If you struggle with the basics like sorting out a puncture let a ride leader know so they can give you some pointers. Some other useful info:

Always take a pump, tyre levers and spare tube and know how to use them (even if running tubeless)
Using C02 cannisters to inflate a tyre? Make extra sure you know what you’re doing – you get one shot!
Deep section wheels? Are the valves long enough in your spare tubes?

Take a charged phone for when none of the above works – it happens to all of us!

Never use tri bars during any group ride
A multi-tool is a good idea as is a second tube on longer rides.
Take enough food and drink and means of paying for cake!
Charge up all the things with batteries on your bike!

If a digital route is published on the ‘Rides and Events’ WhatsApp group, always download it to your GPS.

Will I fit in?

CDRC prides itself on being a friendly, inclusive and welcoming club. In recent years we have seen a big increase in women joining the club and holding key roles on our committee.

We offer a variety of riding opportunities across a wide range of speeds so there really is something for everyone. For a lot of our members the social aspect of riding with friends is very important as is the stop for a coffee, cake and chat!