| The Basingstoke riders meet each Sunday at 9am at the Victory roundabout just westof Basingstoke Town Centre. Clubruns continue all year round. In the Pre season, two groups leave and meet up for a cafe stop, to cater for all abilities.
Two Groups For All Abilities
The development group is as it says, for people who want to develop their fitness and group riding skill. The run leaves the Victory roundabout at 09:10 with a café stop at 11:00(approx), arrive back in Basingstoke at 13:00/13:30. Average mileage between 40/50. On these runs Martin Beckingham is navigator with Dave Fee and Luke Brashier, keeping an eye on everyone and providing help when needed. Depending on the destination and route we sometimes split the development group with some taking a shorter route to the café.
The A group is for experienced riders with a good level of fitness. The rides are quite steady at this time of the year but it does get faster from December onwards. Bernie Charlick leads the A group which leaves the Victory roundabout 09:10. Average mileage 50/65 increasing to 70+ after December. If you get dropped from the A group be prepared to make your own way home.
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