Cycle Tracks

4.9•502 ratings

New Milton, GB

186 members · Public group

What we’re about

A group created to encourage more people to cycle.
New members welcome, experienced or inexperienced. Currently the majority of our members are in their 50s and 60s, with quite a few in their 40s, and a very few in their 70s.

We offer regular, mostly off road rides on cycle tracks or cycle paths, so you will need a mountain or hybrid bike in ride worthy condition suitable for gravel, dirt tracks and/or woodland. Also, cycle helmets must be worn on our rides.
The rides are held mostly in and around the New Forest, but occasionally on Purbeck or Isle of Wight. They usually last for two and a half to three hours with drink/rest stops part way round. I let riders know the expected distance and duration for each ride, along with a description letting riders know how challenging the ride could be. Currently, almost all Cycle Tracks events are led by riders on pedal power only, so expect a more relaxed pace than some groups and we travel at the speed of the slowest cyclist in any case. We are happy for you to use an E-bike if that makes the ride more enjoyable for you.
Rides are outdoor events, so are weather dependent and may be cancelled if the weather during the ride is forecast to be unpleasant or hazardous. I consult 3 websites before making my decision, Met Office, Ventusky and yr.no. The decision on whether to go ahead is likely to be made late on the preceding evening usually, but may be as late as 0830 on the day of the ride if the forecasts have been particularly changeable. Therefore, if signed up to a ride, please check in the comments for any updates immediately before setting out. I may still get it wrong sometimes, but I do my best.

Membership fees are £10- per year, payable on November 1st. Your first 3 rides are free, so that you can decide if Cycle Tracks is for you before you pay. If you join 3 months or more into the membership year, fees are £1- per month or part month remaining until 31st October.
You can pay by cash or cheque on a ride, or by bank transfer as follows.
Account name - Mr Timothy J Price
Account number - 00001490
Sort code - 110032
Please use your name as the reference when paying by bank transfer and alert me by text message on 07922 168992.

You are reminded that when you are attending these events you do so at your own risk, and we take no responsibility for any loss or injury. Your membership is conditional on you riding in a safe and responsible manner.

Thanks. Tim