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Crewe Clarion Wheelers - Belles
Ladies only ride on the first Saturday of the month. Meet at Queens Park, Crewe for a 1am start
Cycle clubs have traditionally been very male dominated. CCW has a proud history of high achieving female riders and looks to actively encourage and support female riders in all aspects of club riding. Over the last few years, we've worked hard to bring new ladies into the club and we now have a 70/30% male/female split. With the national average being 18% of cyclists being women, clearly, we're doing something right.
All year round (weather permitting), the club organises a ladies ride on the first Saturday of the month, leaving Queen's Park Cafe at 10:00am. The ride is generally no more than 50 miles and is approx 12mph. Several female club members will ride with you on a pre-determined route with a cafe stop and a strict "no drop" policy. They will be able to support you and answer all of your cycling and club related questions.
Dates for upcoming rides can be seen in the calendar below. Full info on each ride, including a .gpx of the route, can be found on our Facebook events page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreweClarion/events
Some of our ladies have also taken it upon themselves to lead ladies only Breeze rides for novice riders. While these are not official club rides, it is hoped they will encourage more and more ladies into the club. Follow the links below for more information. The Crewe Breeze rides have been particularly popular and are a great springboard for novices to quickly get up speed regarding group riding, distance cycling etc.
https://www.facebook.com/BreezeDelamereForest
Group Riding
For those new to club cycling, riding in a group can sometimes seem rather daunting. When riding in a group it is usual to ride in pairs and observe certain rules which are important for the safety and enjoyment of the ride. There are good reasons for this. Riding in pairs is more sociable, you can talk to the person next to you, and:
- It makes cycling easier. The person in front “slipstreams” you meaning less effort on your part, particularly into a headwind.
- It helps ensure everybody stays together so riders don’t get dropped.
- It makes it less likely that riders at the back get caught at traffic lights and roundabouts.
- It makes it easier for those at the front to communicate with those at the back, and vice versa.
- More help on hand for those pesky mechanicals
Off Road Rides
There are several club members who regularly ride gravel, roughstuff or mountain bike rides. The club has a Whatsapp chat group so they can coordinate their diaries.