Geoff OFarrellSometimes punctures do happen, but riding with a friendly group means that there’s always willing hands to assist. Our Saturday social ride split into 2 groups this week to keep the group size manageable, but we all found our way safely to The Old Bakers Cottage cafe, despite a puncture and despite the fog….
Geoff OFarrellGood to see plenty of club members out enjoying a cold but lovely sunny ride out to our favourite cafe for refreshments on Saturday. We leave every Saturday from the Mansefield club carpark, next to the old Aldi, at 9am for about 30 miles – if you would like to try out one of…
APCrowder🌤️ A Bright Rollout from The Mansfield Adrian, Gina, Tim, and Rod set off in rare early sunshine, all quietly aware that recent washouts had left our legs a bit… undertrained. Spirits were high, pace was smooth, and for a few glorious miles it felt like spring had finally arrived. 💨 When the Wind Decided…
Road riding is the quickest way to cover distance and build fitness. Start simple: comfortable kit, a bottle, a small saddle bag, and a route you can shorten if needed. Keep your early rides steady—speed comes naturally once you’re consistent. Setup tips Maintenance advice Read more….
🚴♀️☕ Sunday café ride crew—who’s in? Our Sunday morning café ride is usually around ~50 miles. It’s social, steady, and a great way to build your cycling confidence and fitness. And just to be clear: no one gets left behind. We ride together, we regroup, and we make sure everyone gets home smiling. If you…
🔥🚴♀️ Thursday chain gang — a bit spicier. Thursday evening is our faster paced chain gang for anyone who fancies a stronger workout and a quicker, smoother ride. If you’ve done chain gangs before and want to push on a bit, this is the one. If you’re not sure which group suits you, message us…
Stay warm and safe cycling through winter. Learn layering, gloves and footwear choices, visibility tips, and essential winter bike maintenance for UK conditions.
Learn essential group riding rules, hand signals, communication tips, and safety checks to ride confidently in club runs, chaingangs, and mixed-ability rides.
Improve cycling fitness without burnout. Learn cadence basics, how to structure 3 rides per week, and simple training habits that work for road, gravel, and MTB.
Climb more efficiently and descend with confidence. Learn body position, pacing, braking technique, and bike setup plus maintenance checks for safer hills.
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