Cycling UK Bedfordshire
Cycling UK Member Group
UPDATED 17-01-2022 If you are happy to ride with the group then you are welcome to meet us at BEDFORD PARK (east gate entrance). If not, we are equally happy to see you at the venue for elevenses i.e. 11.00am
DETAILS OF OUR NEXT RIDES ARE ON RIDES PROGRAMME.
WHILE THE PANDEMIC CONTINUES WE REMAIN CAUTIOUS BY RIDING IN SMALL GROUPS OF NO MORE THAN 6, WEARING MASKS AT THE VENUE & RESPECTING OTHER PEOPLE'S SPACE.
HAPPY RIDING EVERYONE
Welcome to Cycling UK Bedfordshire. Cycling is a great way to see the countryside, meet new people and above all, keep fit.
If you are looking for someone to ride with, whether you're new to cycling, returning to cycling after some years away or a complete beginner then you will find a warm welcome with us. You can find contact details further down the page or simply turn up to one of rides listed in the rides_programme and take it from there. We occasionally organise rides outside our published programme these are usually listed in the Events & Rides tab.
If you would like to talk to someone before taking the plunge contact the ride leader listed on the Rides Programme or our chairman: Steve Clark 07739707604
We look forward to hearing from you and having your company on our rides.
TERRY GOFF. SECRETARY
Leisure/Touring rides
Campaigning group
Cycling UK Bedfordshire group (formerly Bedfordshire CTC) was formed in 1926 and organises weekend social rides for cyclists of all ages and abilities. We are a friendly and welcoming group who explore the wonderful countryside in North and Mid Bedfordshire. We are not a competitive race group so if your cycle is road worthy you are very welcome to join one of our rides.
All rides start from Bedford Park Lake and are led by an experienced Leader who ensures no one is left behind. Most routes that we take keep you away from busy, fast roads, although you may cross them or ride very short lengths where it is safe to do so. If you have not ridden in a group before, other riders will help you throughout the ride so that you soon feel comfortable with riding with others. We are not a race group and we ride safely showing respect to all road users.
Reflecting the ethos of the Group, all rides take a break around half distance. This usually at a cafe, coffee shop or Garden Centre for a well-earned cake and good conversation. If you are unable to meet at the park you are welcome to meet there. Details are on the rides programme
Download further information about the group rides
RIDES PROGRAMME V3 16-01-22 JAN - MAR 2022
Cycle Shops, Repairers and Hirers
Minutes of AGM held on 26th May 2021
Information about the group rides
On Saturdays we offer our Club Rides. These are reasonably paced rides over an approximate distance of 25 miles. The usual start time is 9.30am from Bedford Park East gate returning around noon. These are excellent rides for new or inexperienced riders who may be feel a little apprehensive about riding in a group or more experienced riders looking for a ride with good company and chat.
The Sunday Classic rides are ridden at a slightly faster pace and for a longer distance than the Club rides, covering some 30+ miles.. They are for people who ride on a regular basis or those riders who may have ridden with the Saturday group and feel confident to increase distance and take on a more challenging route. The usual start time is 9am from Bedford Park East Gate returning around 2pm.
The Start for all Saturday and Sunday rides is the Eastern end of Bedford Park Lake. If you enter the Park via the Park Road/St Augustine's entrance and turn right, we meet by the Children's Play Area. However, some rides may start at different locations and times. It is best to check the rides programme this is regularly updated and gives full details of the planned rides.
During the summer months, we have a number of mid week rides, usually on a Thursday and occasionally a Car Assisted Ride when we take our Bikes out of the County and ride new routes. Always check the Rides Programme on this web site
STEVE CLARK CHAIR
stevej.clark2007@gmail.com
Places of interest, Cafes and Rest stops.
History of CTC Bedfordshire
Welcome to Cycling UK Bedfordshire
BEDFORSHIRE CYCLING UK ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING