'Social Rides'
Summer: April – September.
Winter: October – March.
During Summer, CHL will run three social rides a week; a regular Saturday Training Ride and two separate weekday evening Chaingangs.
The Saturday Rides will be specifically for First Claim Members only, but the weekday sessions will be open to anyone.
Throughout Winter, wherever possible these sessions will continue but to minimise risk when cycling in the dark these will no longer take the format of a Chaingang (e.g. Pace Lines and/or steady Group Ride).
In addition, given the dangers associated with fast evening rides in the dark Winter months, these will be run as members only Rides to keep numbers manageable and to maximise the safety of those participating.
As with our Social Rides, everyone is of course welcome to join in for two or three Rides before deciding whether or not they wish to join the Club and continue with these Rides.
First Claim Members are those who would race for us. Second Claim Members are Members of the Club but race for another Team.
Tuesdays
Beginner Chaingang (Summer)
Everyone welcome, both members and non-members.
These are run by our Development Team Captain Christian Nistri. Meet at Lawnswood School for 18:45 Start.
This session is for people to start learning CG work, practice CG work and gain experience of working safely within in a group.
Wednesdays
Paceline (Winter)
Members only (First & Second Claim), people are welcome to join two or three rides before being asked to join the Club.
These are run by our Development Team Captain Christian Nistri. Meet at Lawnswood School for 18:45 Start.
The route is the standard Leeds Chaingang route to Ilkley and back.
Thursdays
Chaingang (Summer)
Everyone welcome, both members and non-members.
These are run by the Big Man Antony Henson! Meet at Lawnswood School for 18:00 or the Wellington Pub A58 for 18:30
– A58 to Wetherby and turn around at Bridge Roundabout Walshford 22-25mph, a step up from the steady beginners CG.
Various (Winter)
Members only (First & Second Claim), people are welcome to join two or three rides before being asked to join the Club.
These are run by our Race Team Captain Joe Wilkinson and come in varying forms! Meet at Lawnswood School for 18:00 or the Wellington Pub A58 for 18:30. Typical pace will be 18-22mph.
Leeds Chaingang
Tuesday and Thursday (Summer): Hard, fast training on the legendary Leeds Chaingang.
Rubbing shoulders with the best of sport in North Leeds. c. 45-60km (30-38 miles) at a pace of 24-27mph. Note: To participate you must be competent at riding within a group and experienced at chaingang drills.
Café Racing
Saturday (Summer): A 20 minute simulated road race from Skipton to Rylstone and down to Gargrave.
These regular rides have been run for years and attract some of the best cyclists and professionals in Yorkshire.
The “race” is approximately 8 miles averaging 23-26mph. Note: Please ensure you have prior race/simulations experience, and are competent riding fast in a group before participating.