Welcome to the Swaledale Outdoor Club’s road cycling section!

Swaledale Outdoor Club's road cycling section is a very active group of varying abilitiy.  We are not a racing group but cater for most abilities, from the tourist doing 30-70 mile rides, to organising the occasional Audax ride of 80-100 + miles.  We have a programme of weekend rides on Saturdays or Sundays and, for those not working or on a day off, alternate Wednesday rides which are usually slightly slower and shorter distances than the weekend rides.  All our rides are very social and include lunch and sometimes even tea stops at cafes and occasionally pubs.

Rides are graded as Slow/Moderate/Fast to indicate speed and Flat/Undulating/Hilly relating to the  terrain.  This gives an indication, along with the mileage, of the type of ride it will be.  If you are unsure  ring the leader for the ride as published on the quarterly programme of events and they will give you more details.  Otherwise contact the section leader.   The group members are very supportive and many cyclists go on to achieve their own personal challenges.  So come and gives us a try!

Along with the regular published rides we organise  weekends away and support other events like the National Men's and Women's road race championships.  The Section also supports  a number of organised rides including the Darlington Cycling Festival events.  We also orgainse an annual Audax Event  from the  club house in Richmond  which includes several different distances.  We are also affiliated to the CTC.

As a new member you are welcome to join three rides before deciding whether to join the club.

If you have any further questions please contact Lyn Rogers Section Leader at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it