This season (2026) we’ll be running our chaingang sessions weekly, on Thursday evenings @19:00, up to mid-September – allowing for weather and RAF (parachuting) usage.
We’ll be using the RAF Weston-on-the-Green perimeter circuit – the same as we use for our Tuesday evening TTs. Due to RAF, British Cycling and BMCC insurance requirements, the sessions are for members only, however, anyone can join our club (either 1st or 2nd claim) for just £10 for the whole year! These sessions are free to club members. Anyone who is not a member of a club can come along for 1 or 2 sessions before joining BMCC.
The sessions will involve groups (usually aligned to our weekend club rides – A, B, C & D groups) of similar skill/fitness riding together ‘at pace’. A key priority is to encourage and help build confidence for developing riders, both skills and strength. Club riders of all abilities are welcome – this is not a competitive event.
Notes:-
- Helmets are mandatory
- Road bikes only – NO TT bikes
- RAF requirement is to carry ID, and emergency contact numbers
- No dogs (RAF have had problems in the past)
- Ensure you take all litter home. There are bins and toilet facilities on site
- Participants are encouraged to ride out and ride home – a useful warm-up and warm-down!
- This is NOT a race – however, being able to comfortably ride at BMCC ‘D’ group pace, as a minimum, is advised
- Having 3rd party liability insurance is strongly recommended
Click here to download PDF with more information about riding at pace in a group.
- Please see BMCC website’s home page / Facebook / WhatsApp chat for further details and registration links
- BMCC members only – however, non-members can join (1st or 2nd claim) for just £10 for the whole year
- Volunteers are needed to help with the barrier. And to run the sessions on 2/9/16, as I’m away
- Remember to keep an eye on FB and WhatsApp for any last-minute changes due to the weather or RAF use of the track
Chris Bean
