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Join our road rides every Saturday morning and mountain bike nightrides during the week.
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| 08:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
Road Ride Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 7
 SATURDAY 2nd JUNE, ROAD RIDE LEVELS 1, 2,3,4,5,6 & 7
Level 1
What: Race training, 60 - 75 mile road ride
Meet: outside Hayes Village Hall. Start times vary according to racing schedule.
Average speed: 20mph
Leader: Everyone takes a turn
Suitable for bigfoot racers and equivalent. The route is usually to Staplehurst and back which is rolling and not too hilly. There is also the option to join in a few sprints for town signs on the way back too.
Often finishes with coffee at the Hayes Village cafe
Level 2
What: Fast paced, 50-65 mile road ride
Meet: 8:15am start outside Hayes Village Hall
Average speed: 15.5-18mph, dependant upon terrain
Leader: Andy Ivy
Suitable for regular, fitter riders who race or are training for Sportives. Stops to regroup and for punctures.
Finish with coffee at the Hayes Village cafe
Level 3
What: Medium to Fast paced, 43-50 mile road ride
Meet: 8:15am start outside Hayes Village Hall
Average speed: 14.5-16mph
Leader: Hugh G (TBC)
suitable for regular riders and sportive training. Sessions will be focussed on different types of training throughout the year. Stops to regoup and punctures.
Finish with coffee at the Hayes Village cafe
Level 4
What: Medium paced, 38-43 mile road ride
Meet: 8:15am start outside Hayes Village Hall
Average speed: 13.5 - 15mph
Leader: Simon Denton 7 peter Dalton (Lanterne Rouge)
Suitable for regular riders with some technical sections. Stops to regroup and refreshments.
Finish with coffee at the Hayes Village cafe
Level 5
What: Medium Paced, 32-37 mile road ride
Meet: 8:15am start outside Hayes Village Hall
Average speed: 12.5-14mph
Leader: Mike & Michelle (Lanterne Rouge TBA)
Suitable for most fit riders, no major difficulties in terrain, but challenge yourself on some of the testing hills on the North Downs
Stops for regouping and punctures.
Finish with coffee at the Hayes Village cafe
Level 6
What: Easy paced, 27-32 mile road ride
Meet: 8:15am start outside Hayes Village Hall
Average speed: 11-13mph
Leader: Sam Haley (Lanterne Rouge TBA)
Suitable for most regular riders, no major difficulties in terrain, avoiding the steeper hills on the North Downs.
Stops to regroup and for punctures.
Finish with coffee ar the Hayes village cafe
Level 7
What: 2.5/3 hour road ride (approx 20 - 22 miles)
Meet: 8:15am start outside Hayes Village Hall
Average speed: 10-12mph
Leader: John Griffiths (Lanterne Rouge TBA)
Suitable for beginners, those new to club riding, and those wanting a more leisurely introduction to the weekend. Stops to regroup and for punctures and refreshments and to admire the view
Finish with coffee at the Hayes Village cafe.
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| 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
THE CUCKOO TRAIL SEASIDE SPECIAL - FAMILY RIDE
What: A virtually all off road ride on a disused railway from Heathfield to Eastbourne, including riding though a tunnel!, some sections of quiet roads, suited to all types of bikes.
A one way journey is 16 miles, however shorter options can be done simply by doubling back on the route at an earlier stage (see ride options below).
All rides start out together from Heathfield (anyone taking a shorter option just doubling back along the route when it suits them, the route is clearly way marked, but maps will also be available), our destination in Eastbourne is right by the pebble beach, next to the Fort Fun Theme Park, Aqua Splash Park and Café (Royal Parade, BN22 7LQ, small fun parks mainly aimed at the under 12s). There are BMX ramped parks at both ends of the ride, the best one being at the Eastbourne end – if nothing else it’s great for spectating!
Meet: Gather in the free long stay car park in Heathfield near postcode TN21 8LB at 10-45, we will then ride off from outside the Steamer Trading Cook Shop and Café (in the old train station), Station Approach, TN21 0AA at 11am. The ride to Eastbourne could be about 3 hours depending on the children in the group – this whole event needs to be considered more of day trip. Heathfield is about 40 miles from Hayes and about a 1¼ hour drive, without traffic delays
Parking in Eastbourne: Near the Fort Fun Theme Park is the Eastbourne Princess Park Car Park, £1-60 for 1 hr, £4-80 for 4 hours and other prices in between (well those were the rates two years ago!).
Bring: Helmet, spare inner tube, bike lock, food and drink and some money if you want to buy food and drink.
Who can attend / insurance etc: This ride is being organised by Bigfoot Cycle Club and is open both to members of the club and to non-members, and is free. Non-members will not be covered by Bigfoot CC insurance and you participate entirely at your own risk - we recommend that you take out your own insurance. Children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. For riders aged 16 and 17 who will not be accompanied by an adult – please contact Adam in advance of the ride at adam@bigfootbikeclub.org. For full “ride rules” please visit the Bigfoot Cycle Club website at www.bigfootbikeclub.org
More Information: If you have any questions or would like route details please email adam@bigfootbikeclub.org. If you can email to say you are coming, that would help us have an idea of numbers, but everyone is welcome whether sending an email or not. You can also ring Adam on 0208 249 3028 to discuss, and on the day Adam will be on mobile 0788 778 0542
Leader: Adam
Ride Options you could arrange:
1. Start at Heathfield and ride along the route as far as you fancy and then double back along the route to Heathfield and your transport. The Cuckoo’s Rest (BN27 4EU) is about 6 miles down the route, so could be a turning point for a total 12 mile ride. The first section of the ride is the most attractive. You could always then drive to Eastbourne to meet the rest of the riders and see the sea.
2. Have transport arranged at both ends, so it’s a 1 way ride.
3. Ride from Heathfield to Eastbourne, then one of you rides back to collect your car and take it to Eastbourne to meet the others – Adam will be doing this.
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Bromley Bike Co. are proud to support BigfootCC and offer a 10% discount on parts, accessories, clothing and bike fits
Le Bicycle are proud to support BigfootCC and offer a 10% discount on all purchases (excludes existing sale items)
Geoffrey Butler Cycles are proud to support BigfootCC and offer a 10% discount on most purchases (excludes existing special offers)
PhysioActive are proud to support BigfootCC and offer a 20% discount on all physiotherapy treatments
See the Joining the Club page for T&Cs
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