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Over the years, as our Runs Programme has evolved, we have tried to group rides into certain categories which would give an idea of what to expect on each type of ride.
The list below gives generic descriptions of the various ride categories we offer.
Note that not all categories of events may be run in a particular year.
A Do-It-Yourself ride with a social element.
Start from wherever you like, cycle to a designated cafe/restaurant/garden centre/whatever, arrive around the designated time, meet up with other local Cycling UK members, put the world to rights over a coffee then head for home - perhaps with company for some of the way.
Longer rides are usually 31 - 60 miles long and will include differing gradients/ hills.
May also include varied terrain.
Average speed of 10-12 mph though could be slower depending on participants, additional time for food stops and regrouping.
Check out the event specific information for more detail of the route, food stops, etc.
Medium rides are usually 20- 30 miles long and may include sections of gradients/ hills.
Average speed 8-10mph.
e.g. A 25 mile ride involves approx. 2.5 to 3 hours of cycling with additional time for food stops and regrouping.
Check out the event specific information for more detail of the route, food stops, etc.
A continuous ride of approx. 20 miles.
No stops other than for re-grouping.
The aim is to take no more than 2 hours for the ride, so you should be able to average 10mph non-stop for 2 hours if you want to participate in these rides.
The rides will start at/near a cafe/tearoom for an optional lunch at the end of the ride - or you could decide to go straight home - your choice.
A continuous ride of approx. 30 miles.
No stops other than for re-grouping.
The aim is to take no more than 3 hours for the ride, so you should be able to average 10mph non-stop for 3 hours if you want to participate in these rides.
The rides will start at/near a cafe/tearoom for an optional lunch at the end of the ride - you could decide to go straight home - your choice.
Public rides are, unsurprisingly, open to the general public.
Most of these rides are free but a few are pay to enter.
Any fees will be outlined in the individual ride descriptions.
These rides are registered as Public rides with Cycling UK and therefore have special insurance to cover those who are not Cycling UK members.
Some events have age restrictions, details of which can be found here
Our basic "Roadside Repairs" workshop covers how to make running repairs to the most common issues encountered on a bike ride.
These are "get you home" type repairs.
You will be given advice on which tools you should carry on a ride to do the basic repairs and will perform some of the repairs on your own bike.
Issues covered will include:-
Puncture repairs
Minor brake and gear adjustments
Basic Maintenance
Anyone attending aged under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
You should bring your own bike, any tools you would normally carry on a bike ride, a spare inner tube, a dust sheet big enough to sit your bike on and wear clothes which you don't mind getting dirty!
Read the description for each workshop for additional detail.
Starter rides cover all rides under 10 miles.
They are usually aimed at groups such as returnee cyclists, those for whom 10 miles is a new challenge/experience, those wishing to try group cycling for the first time. etc.
They are normally run along cycle paths/routes and minor roads so are generally pretty flat in profile.
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The Annual General Meeting of the Cycle Ayrshire section of Cycling UK.
Any full (not affiliate) Cycling UK member can attend and vote at the AGM of any Member Group on production of a valid Cycling UK membership card.
Full members may also apply for committee positions.
The main business of our AGM is to review the activities of the past year, elect the officers required by Cycling UK, and the other committee members who are necessary for the efficient running of Cycle Ayrshire.
After the closure of this formal part of the evening, the meeting is open to a general discussion about any aspect of the club, but particularly the future.
The initial part is the place for formal motions to be proposed along with nominations for the committee.
These should be submitted to the Secretary at least two weeks before the meeting.
This years´ venue is:
Stair Community Centre, Trabboch
All members are invited to attend.
The agenda consists of Annual Reports from Committee Officers and Run Co-ordinators and is the ideal way to know how and what we are doing.
It is also the opportunity for you to bring forward suggestions, propose candidates for election to the committee or simply add to the discussion.
Agenda items, motions supported by two Cycling UK members, and nominations for committee membership should be submitted to the secretary at least two weeks before the meeting.
Phone 01290 550276 or email contact@cycleayrshire.co.uk to submit any items.
Please note - Only members can raise agenda items so please quote your club membership number in any request for an agenda addition.
We don´t expect members to be familiar with the protocol which is determined by Cycling UK´s constitution to which we are bound, but we will advise if you wish to raise an issue at the AGM.