Touring and Social Cycling
Many of our members, some ex-racers, some who cycled to school in their youth, some returning to cycling after a long break and others looking for a new interest do not label themselves as cyclists but just enjoy the sensation of travelling through the beautiful Herefordshire countryside at their own pace, under their own power, in peace and tranquility on a bike! Even if you prefer riding on your own, or just with your own family or friends, there is a vast fund of know-how and experience available to you when you join this club: advice on everything from choosing a suitable bike or setting the easiest riding position, to learning the quick easy way to mend a puncture or buying or selling second-hand bikes and equipment. See also our advice page.
Our main club runs start from High Town, Hereford, each Sunday, usually at 9.00 a.m. These are all-day rides with stops for lunch, tea and (usually) elevenses. Riders are welcome to join us as far as elevenses or lunch if they do not want a full day's ride. The routes are shown in our runslist.
For those who do not work during the week we have the Wednesday Wheelers and the Friday Antiques Road Show. Both are informal groups of riders who meet for a chat at the same place each week and then go for a ride. Decisions are made collectively over coffee as to where and how far to go, depending on the time of year and weather. However, some riders prefer to make their own way out to the meeting place at their own pace and return home after it. Each cyclist chooses their own pattern! The Wednesday Wheelers meet at Jules' Cafe in Weobly around 1030 a.m. and the Friday meeting point is the Baptist Church Hall in Eywas Harold around 1045 a.m. Just turn up. You will be made very welcome! If you prefer to cycle out to the meeting point with others please contact us first.
Alternatively the slower training ride on a Sunday may suit the fitter newcomer!