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2013 Family Rides
Family Ride dates for your diary - The Bigfoot Cycle Club Family Ride season is about to start! The club's Family Rides are mainly aimed at parents and their children, but anyone can come along whether they have a child in tow or not. The rides are free and you don't need to be a member of Bigfoot CC. So if you fancy the sound of any ride, please come along, bring family and friends! We try on each ride to have options for a range of ages / abilities and the ride details provide as much information as possible for you to decide if a ride is suitable. Future dates:
Sunday 26/5/13 - the 'Devil, Demon and Doddle' rides starting Shoreham - everything from a really gentle ride to something a bit more challenging for older kids. Details to follow
Sunday 2/6/13 Summer Awayday - Faversam and Chilham. An easy pace relaxed 33 mile ride on country lanes - aimed in particular at our level 6 and 7 riders.
Sunday 9/6/13 - the Ramblers Ride, a local ride mainly off road out to the Ramlers Rest pub in Chislehurst and back. Details to follow
Sunday 30/6/13 - Bewl Water - a wonderful outing riding around Bewl Water, options for all ages. Details to follow
If you have any questions or want more information please contact Adam at adam@bigfootcc.co.uk
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Ride Levels
We grade our rides from 1 to 7 to give an indication of the level of difficulty. We also run regular family rides. On all Bigfoot Cycle Club rides no one is left behind. If necessary we will stop and regroup at suitable points. We also give an indication of when we expect to return.
ROAD RIDES 2013
Level 1 – Fast paced ride - suitable for riders wishing to build condition and form for racing or major challenges. This is the ride for the quickest riders in the club but that doesn't mean it's always ridden flat out! The terrain ridden is progressively varied through the year to build condition and to suit race schedules but is often a rolling route to Staplehurst and back. Typically 70+ miles, average speed 19 mph+. Earlier start time of usually 7:30am.
Level 2 - Medium to fast paced ride - suitable for regular, fitter riders who plan to progress to race or are training for sportives. Stops only to regroup and for punctures. Typically 50-65 miles, average speed 16-18 mph depending on terrain.
Level 3 - Medium to fast paced ride - suitable for regular riders and sportive training. Sessions will be focused on different types of training throughout the year to build base fitness and hill climbing strength. Some more technical sections and steep hills. Stops to regroup and for punctures. Total ascent about 1000-1300 metres. Typically 43-50 miles, average speed 14.5-16 mph.
Level 4 - Medium paced ride - suitable for regular riders. Some technical sections and hills. Stops to regroup for punctures and refreshments. Total ascent approx 1000 metres. Typically 38-43 miles, average speed 13.5-15 mph.
Level 5 - Medium paced ride - suitable for most fit riders, no major difficulties in terrain, but challenge yourself on some of the testing hills on the ride. Stops to regroup and for punctures, refreshments. Total ascent up to 1000 metres. Typically 32-37 miles in 2.5-3 hours, average speed 13-14 mph.
Level 6 – Easy to mid paced ride - suitable for most regular riders, no major difficulties in terrain, avoiding the steeper hills on the North Downs. Stops to regroup and for punctures, refreshments. Typically 27-32 miles in 2.5-3 hours, average speed 11-13 mph.
Level 7 – Easy paced ride - 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. Typically 20-27 miles in 2-2.5 hours, average speed 10-12 mph.
OFF ROAD RIDES
Off road rides roughly follow the grading and are advertised in the forums. Please refer to the relevant comments in the forum post to get a better understand of the level of ability required.
We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time on our rides, so we strongly urge you to read this advice and please have a look at our ride rules
Non-members are welcome on all our rides but if you take part in more than three rides we would like you formally to join. Please check out the rules (see link below). If you aren't sure what ride is suitable for you please email Bigfoot Cycle Club.
UPCOMING RIDES
 TUESDAYS - OFF ROAD NIGHTRIDE
What: Nightride through the local trails. All comers.
Meet: In time to leave at 8:00pm from Bigfoot Bikes. Finish about 10.30pm
Please check the Forum for the latest - start times may vary - and post if you are coming
Level: 2-3
You must be suitably prepared and bring a helmet and essentials (adequate lights, spare tube, pump, water etc). If not, the ride leader may refuse to let you join the ride. Lights can be hired from the shop, but call at least a day before so they can be charged.
Leader: Mike/Andrew
THURSDAYS - OFF ROAD NIGHTRIDE
What: Nightride through the local trails. All comers.
Meet: In time to leave at 8:00pm from Bigfoot Bikes. Finish about 10.30pm
Please check the Forum for the latest - start times may vary - and post if you are coming
Level: 2 - 3
You must be suitably prepared and bring a helmet and essentials (adequate lights, spare tube, pump, water etc). If not, the ride leader may refuse to let you join the ride. Lights can be hired from the shop, but call at least a day before so they can be charged.
Leader: Mike/Andrew
 SATURDAYS - LEVEL 1-7 ROAD RIDES
Level 1
What: Fast paced, 70 mile road ride
Meet: Outside Hayes Village Hall. Normal start time is 7.30am
Average speed: 19mph+
Leader: Paul Sewell or any other long standing L1 rider
Suitable for riders wishing to build condition and form for racing or major challenges. The terrain ridden is progressively varied through the year to build condition and to suit race schedules. Typically 70+ miles, average speed 19 mph+. Stops to regroup and for punctures. Earlier start time of usually 7:30am.
Finishes at the Hayes Village cafe.
Level 2
What: Tempo to fast paced, 50-65 mile road ride
Meet: 8:15am start from the car park behind The George pub in George Lane, BR2 7LE
Average speed: 15.5-18mph, dependant upon terrain
Leader: Regular L2 rider
Suitable for regular, fitter riders who race or are training for Sportives. Stops to regroup and for punctures. Finish at the Hayes Village cafe.
Level 3
What: Medium to Temp paced, 43-50 mile road ride
Meet: 8.15am start from the car park behind The George pub in George Lane, BR2 7LE
Average speed: 14.5-16mph
Leader: See Ride Leader Rota
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 at the Hayes Village cafe.
Level 4
What: Medium paced, 38-43 mile road ride
Meet: 8:15am start from the car park behind The George pub in George Lane, BR2 7LE
Average speed: 13.5-15mph
Leader: See Ride Leader Rota
Suitable for regular riders with some technical sections. Stops to regroup and refreshments. Finish at the Hayes Village cafe
Level 5
What: Medium Paced, 32-37 mile road ride
Meet: 8:15am start 8:15am start from the car park behind The George pub in George Lane, BR2 7LE
Average speed: 12.5-14mph
Leader: See Ride Leader Rota
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 at the Hayes Village cafe
Level 6
What: Easy paced, 27-32 mile road ride
Meet: 8:15am start 8:15am start from the car park behind The George pub in George Lane, BR2 7LE
Average speed: 11-13mph
Leader: See Ride Leader Rota
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 at the Hayes village cafe
Level 7
What: 2.5/3 hour road ride
Meet: 8:15am start 8:15am start from the car park behind The George pub in George Lane, BR2 7LE
Average speed: 10-12mph
Leader: See Ride Leader Rota
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. Finish at the Hayes Village cafe.
VIEW THE CALENDAR SHOWING ALL RIDES
VISIT THE FORUM WHERE MEMBERS ARRANGE RIDES
Favourite Rides
Looking for somewhere to ride your bike? Check out our favourite routes.
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