RIDe Descriptions
Find the ride that's best suited for you through our brief descriptions below. Any questions, just come down on a Saturday morning or contact us via our contact form.
Group 1 | Avg. DIS/SPEED: 50-65 miles/18MPH+
TSC's most advanced group and although the emphasis is still on fun and safety, this group is led by Graeme and/or Stewart and is aimed at the faster riders. Rides usually cover a distance of 50-65 miles with climbing in the region of 3,500 at an average speed in excess of 18mph.
If interested, please contact the Group 1 ride captain.
Group 2A | Avg. DIS/SPEED: 45-60 miles/15-16MPH
An advanced group for the faster riders. This group is led by Tony and rides usually cover a distance of 45-60 miles with climbing in the region of 3-3,500ft at an average speed between 15-16mph.
If interested, please contact the Group 2A ride captain.
Group 2B | Avg. DIS/SPEED: 50-65 miles/16-17MPH
The newest of the TSC groups and was set up mainly to help the transition for faster riders to move from Group 2 to Group 1. This group is led by Ged and is now aimed at the faster riders. Rides usually cover a distance of 50-65 miles with climbing in the region of 3-3,500ft at an average speed between 16-17mph.
If interested, please contact the Group 2B ride captain.
Group 3 | Avg. DIS/SPEED: 45-60 miles/14-15MPH
An intermediate group led by Garry and rides usually cover a distance of 45-60 miles with climbing in the region of 3-3,500ft at an average speed between 14-15mph and if lucky, you may get treated to an occasional coffee stop.
If interested, please contact the Group 3 ride captain.
Group 4 | Avg. DIS/SPEED: 40-55 miles/13.5-14.5MPH
An intermediate group led by Mags and rides usually cover a distance of 40-55 miles with climbing in the region of 3,000ft at an average speed between 13.5-14.5mph and to keep things social, will always include a coffee stop.
If interested, please contact the Group 4 ride captain.
Group 5 | Avg. DIS/SPEED: VARIETY/12-14MPH
A slightly slower intermediate group led by Mark (Yap Yap). Rides vary from week to week and can cover a gentle Thames Path ride to a more exhaustive road ride. Speeds vary and will be dependant on terrain but will average between 12-14mph. Climbing will likewise range from flat to around 3,000ft but will always include a coffee stop.
If interested, please contact the Group 5 ride captain.
Group 6 | Avg. DIS/SPEED: 40-50miles/12MPH
The group for improvers and TSCs first intermediate group led by Tina and rides usually cover a distance of 40 - 50 miles with climbing in the region of 2,500-3,000ft at an average speed of 12mph and will always include a coffee stop.
If interested, please contact the Group 6 ride captain.
Group 7 | Avg. DIS/SPEED: 25-35miles/10-12.5MPH
A very important group to TSC as this covers new riders, those recovering from illnesses and/or injury or simply for those wanting to enjoy a ride on a Saturday morning. These are generally led by Sharon and rides usually cover a distance of 25-35 miles with climbing in the region of 2,500ft at an average speed of 10-12.5mph and will always include a coffee stop.
If interested, please contact the Group 7 ride captain.
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