First time?

Starting with a new group can be quite daunting. Can I keep up? Do I have the right bike? Will they wait for me?

Make yourself known to the ride's leader

We won't leave you behind. It is okay to not ride all the way but please let the leader know when you leave. If you are at the back let someone else know before you stop. We always re-regroup at the top of hills or after a road junction. Look at the ride's details, build up your stamina before attempting the longest rides.

Don't buy a special bike

Make sure yours is ready for the ride.

What do you need?

- Identification
- Emergency contact number
- Inner tube, pump, tyre levers
- Lights
- Drink
- Money
- Waterproof

Riding in a group

Riding close to other cyclists takes practice. Relax and enjoy the company but always allow for others in front and behind. Everyone in the group lets the others know of hazards, changes in riding pattern, cars coming by. Learn the calls and signals we use. Our guide to group riding is here.

About our leaders

They are all volunteers who offer to share their local knowledge and experience, please follow their advice and instructions for everyones enjoyment. Stick to the rules of the road or countryside when riding. You are still responsible for yourself even in a group.

CTC Bike Rides from Stevenage and Hitchin

Cycling - a great way to get fit in good company.

Rideslist Update

Due to the cost of doing mail shots, we have made it our policy to remove people from our mailing list if they have not ridden with us for 2 years.

If you want to be added to our rideslist mailings in the future and/or would like to receive an email notification when a new list is available on the website Please contact us via the contact us page on the website found here, using GENERAL as the subject.

Our Rideslist

For explanation of grades and starts see Help.


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Date	Time	Grade	Leader	Start	Elevenses	Lunch	Info
25/02/2012	08:00	A or B	Jim	Henham	Audax 50/100k need to enter in advance check with Jim
26/02/2012	09:30	B	Robert	Old Town	Shuttleworth, Old Warden	Ashwell
29/02/2012	19:15	D	Paul H	Old Town	Winter Wander		Lights and warm clothing essential
03/03/2012	08:00	A or B	Jim	Henham	Audax 53/100/150/200k Need to enter in advance check with Jim
03/03/2012	13:00	D	Luke	Costello's	Country Bumpkin, Tewin		Saturday Starter
04/03/2012	09:30	C	Alan B	Old Town	Cafe Plus, Baldock	Coffee Shop, Buntingford
07/03/2012	19:15	D	Jackie	Old Town	Winter Wander		Lights and warm clothing essential
10/03/2012	08:00	A	Jim	Ugley	Audax 100/200k need to enter in advance check with Jim
11/03/2012	09:30	C	Paul B	Old Town	Emily's, Whitwell	Red Lion, Offley
13/03/2012	20:00		Tina	OMF	Rides planning meeting/Social
14/03/2012	19:15	D	Paul H	Old Town	Winter Wander		Lights and warm clothing essential
17/03/2012	13:00	D	Alison Mills	Costello's	Emily's, Whitwell		Saturday Starter
18/03/2012	09:30	A+	Andy N	Costello's	Saffron Walden		One Stop
21/03/2012	19:15	D	Richard Button	Old Town	Winter Wander		Lights and warm clothing essential
25/03/2012	08:00	A/B	Paul B	Costello's	SSOSS 2012 - Enter in advance or offer to help - This cannot be run without help!!!
28/03/2012	19:15	D	Jim	Old Town	Red Lion, Preston		Easy Evening
31/03/2012	14:00	D	Alison Mills	Costello's	Church Farm, Ardeley		Saturday Starter
01/04/2012	09:30	B	Alan B	Old Town	Barkway Golf Club	Whitehill Golf Club	Dimpled Balls Run

Be prepared - our ride checklist:

Emergency contact number		Lights
Inner tube	Pump	Tyre levers
Drink	Money	Waterproof

Your bike must be roadworthy

Postal Rideslist Copies

We post copies of our current rideslist to all recent riders who do not have access to email. If you don't receive one or you do and don't want to, please let us know by using the Contact Form and choosing ridelist as the subject. Don't forget to give us your address, if you want a copy.