Training & Club Runs

CLUB RUNS

There are several weekly club runs to choose from depending upon fitness and time/distance.

The Social/Beginers Ride

These leave The Parade in Taunton at 9am on Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. This is an ideal ride for beginers or those who want to chat as they ride. Average speed is in the region of 17 mph, nobody gets dropped and left to ride alone. On Wednesdays the ride takes quiet lanes and generally ends up at a cafe in Langport. The Saturday and Sunday rides choose different routes according to weather and wind conditions. Full details can be obtained from either Pete Sandy at petesandy@tiscali.co.uk or Dave Webb.

The Faster Ride

This meets on Wednesdays at 9.30am and Saturdays at 8.30am at Creech Castle and currently takes a direct route up the A38 to the seafront cafe at Burnham on Sea and back. The pace is a bit quicker especially on the return leg averaging speeds in excess of 20mph. The Sunday rides meets at The Parade, Taunton at 9am and the route varies from week to week according to the weather. This can be a quite demanding ride and not suitable for novices. For riders who live in the Bridgwater area there is a group that meets at Morrisons carpark at 9am and again the route varies. You should be aware that the Sunday fast rides are more sporadic in the summer months due to many members travelling to races. If you are intending to join us on any of the above rides please read the 'club run etiquette' below. This is for your safety and the safety of other riders. It is encumbant upon all riders to observe the rules of the road at all times.

Please click HERE to read the 'club run etiquette'.

TRAINING SESSIONS

The Taunton Vale Cycle Racing Association(TVCRA)

Training sessions at Ilton for 2010 will start on 20th April for 20 weeks, details and membership forms can be downloaded below.

Please click HERE to download the rules and regulations.

Please click HERE to download the rider application form.

Please click HERE to download the non rider application form.

Club Chaingang

These leave at 6pm sharp at Woolford Cross on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Only the seriously fit should attempt these sessions so as not to slow the training down for the really fast boys. You will also need to have good bike control and be comfortable with having riders around you at close quarters and at a high speed.