PNECC Sunday Club Runs (Social - Intermediate - Sporty)

Sunday Club rides take place throughout the year and all riders, whether visitors, guests, or potential members, of any cycling ability are made welcome. Club members meet outside the front of The George Public House on Portsdown Hill, above Cosham (Widley), at 0900 and set-off at 0915. As the club is keen to promote all aspects of safe riding the only mandatory requirement for attending a ride (other than a bicycle of course!) is a correct fitting cycle helmet, irrespective of whether you chose not to wear one when riding solo or with friends. Please note that for insurance purposes any youth rider under the age of 18 years will require a signed Parental Consent form (see column on right) and that the minimum age limit is 13 years. PNECC takes its Duty of Care very seriously and while it encourages all riders to attend the Sunday Club rides, advance notice of the attendance of younger riders would be appreciated so that the Club Captain can ensure that there are experienced riders to mentor on the day and assist as, and when, deemed necessary. As there is a wide range of cycling ability and a varying degree of overall fitness riders are normally split into two groups: A “Sporty” group, for those who are confident on a bike and have a reasonable level of fitness; and a “Social” group for new joiners, and those who wish to have a more relaxed ride. However, when numbers and rider ability dictate there is also an “Intermediate” group which tends to roughly follow the same route as the “Social” group but at a slightly increased pace and an increase mileage of about 10 miles. The “Sporty” group tend to cover roughly 50 miles and aim to arrive back at The George by 1230 (which would have included a Café stop). The “Social” group tend to cover roughly 30 miles and again aim to arrive back at The George by 1230 (which would have included a Café stop). The Club Captain allocates a rider to lead each group and dependent upon the chosen routes both groups attempt to meet up at the same Café stop to promote a friendly club environment. A safety brief and a rough outline of the route are given to each group before the ride starts. No rider is ever left behind to struggle on their own and it is usual that riders re-group either at the top of a climb or where it is safe to do so. We look forward to seeing you in the very near future (remember some cash for the Café stop).