Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club Information

We're not just a cycle 'racing' club, even though we promote and participate widely in competitive events all year round. We aim to cater for all ages and abilities in our programme of events. Sunday: We have our established Club Runs, all meet at SSC at 9.30am. The A group is a non stop brisk ride for experienced riders getting in some quality base training miles; theB group is a more social and steady ride that explores the lanes and countryside of Worcestershire and neighbouring counties, with an obligatory café stop around mid way, distance typically around 50mls; the C group (Easyriders) is a gentle introductory ride over a couple of hours, ideal for newcomers and the less fit. Members aged from mid teens to late 60's frequent the Wyre Forest club runs and of course, in the B and C groups no-one is left behind. Tuesday: During the evening we hold our club night in the lounge area at SSC, from around 8.00pm - a time to socialise, chat and relax, and to welcome new cyclists and potential members. Wednesday: From April to August we put on an evening Club time trial, currently using a mix of 5 different courses. Riders start at 1 minute intervals and are timed over the course, typically 10mls, riding at their own pace. Members share marshalling duties during the year at these events and first man off is always at 7.00pm. Friday: Many youngsters, both members and non members, also attend Go Ride sessions which are run on part of the new circuit by our qualified coaches between 7.00 and 8.00 during the summer months. Saturday: The club is developing training rides with a mix of 'on the circuit' or 'on the road' sessions during the winter period. There are plans to introduce qualified coached sessions at the circuit in early 2013. Club Wk/end: In the autumn we have an organised wk/end away, most members will ride together to wherever the venue is, others may travel by car. The aim is to have a social break at the end of the summer racing season, with a club run style ride on the Saturday, and return by a different route on the Sunday. The format varies each year and details are posted on the website and discussed on club night. Annual Club Dinner and Prize Presentation: Our main social event, usually held around November. Wyre Forest CRC seem to be one of the few clubs that still hold a proper bash where riders and family members, and guests, can get together to celebrate the year and the club in this way.