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Banjo Club rides

Being Newburys central cycle hub, we are committed to promoting cycling as a fun and healthy activity to take part in. In order to do that we offer socail rides that start and finish at the shop every Saturday

Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join us.

We also have a long list of saved routes in our Ride with GPS libary for you to browse through. This is a great resource for those new to the area, those looking at getting fitter or for the more seasoned cyclist looking for new roads to explore.

You can find this library here

What we offer

Everyone has a riding ability that they feel comfortable with so we offer a couple of different pace rides to suit a range of abilities. Each ride group goes out for around 2 hours on a Saturday morning at 8:00am and ends back at the shop for cake and coffee that is locally sourced from small independent suppliers.

  • Social club rides: Typically between 11-13 mph. The main aim of this group is to ensure everyone who is participating can chat whilst they ride. This ride also has a NO-DROP policy and is normally led by a member of staff who can also offer local knowledge of the area and you can pick their brains on all the latest cycling kit and tech. We do recommend that you can ride for around 2 hours max before joining us.
  • Intermediate rides short: The pace for this ride is 15mph + over a shorter distance and is aimed at riders who are looking for a gentle push to up their fitness gains. This ride has a NO DROP policy.
  • Intermediate rides long: The pace for this ride is 15mph + over a longer distance and is aimed at riders who are looking for a gentle push to up their fitness gains. This ride has a NO DROP policy as well.
  • Fast rides: Offering speeds of 17mph +. This ride is suited for seasoned cyclists or for those wanting to test their fitness. You may be dropped on this ride with the expectation to follow the provided route supplied.
Rules:
  • Helmets MUST be worn. No helmet no ride.
  • Lights are ideal but not nessassary.
  • Road etiquette.
    • Remember, when you are out riding you are representing the shop. Please be mindful to ride two abreast maximum (as recommended in the latest highway code publication) on wider roads and single file out on country roads.
For all the latest information about the shop rides follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We also offer a private club group called Banjo Shop rides that you can request to be a part of. This will also give you the opportunity to talk with local cyclist and see what is going on in and around Newbury.