week 1 - Couch to 100km Challenge 2026

***** WE ARE AWARE THAT SOME RIDERS ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY SIGNING UP TO THE RIDES. THIS IS DUE TO A RECENT BRITISH CYCLING COMPUTER UPGRADE. IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THIS RIDE, PLEASE TURN UP AT 09:30hrs ON SATURDAY. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE *****
A very warm welcome to the Swindon Lets Ride Group Couch to 100km in 10 weeks challenge for 2026. Led by our own team of experienced British Cycling Ride Leaders, we will gradually increase our cycling distances over the weeks discovering some fantastic routes and cafes, aiming to complete the challenge on Saturday 20th June.
The challenge is open to all cyclists (including e-bikes and recumbent cycles) and individuals are welcome to join us for some or all of the rides. On completion of the challenge, riders will be at a level to progress onto one of the many great cycling clubs / groups we have in the Swindon area.
Most of all we want you to come along and really enjoy yourselves! The series is aimed at encouraging individuals to take up cycling or return to cycling as a regular means of exercise.

We will meet at the Moredon Sports Hub Pavilion area for 09:30hrs, where we will complete our pre ride admin and bike checks. This will be followed by up to a two hours session on the purpose built traffic free cycling circuit, where our focus will be on learning/practicing the basic skills of group riding, ready for the next 9 weeks.