Unless you already know one of the members, you’ll probably be wanting to find out how you can go about going on a ride and perhaps joining.

Most clubs will have a protocol explained on the website, generally you’ll need to email someone (such as the chairman), then join a Saturday or Sunday ride. You can ride a few times, then you will probably be asked to pay an annual membership fee and join – but this is usually not very expensive.

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Chair-people are usually inundated with emails, every summer, from people who are concerned about joining a club ride because they’re “not fit enough”. Don’t worry about this!

Provided you can ride the distance of the shortest ride (this will vary between clubs, but around 25-30 miles), you will be looked after. Joining the club will help you to get fitter – don’t feel like you need to get fit to join (and please remember the chairperson has a day job too!).