BellaVelo is open to new members.
We welcome newly experienced road cyclists to accomplished riders who own a drop handlebar bike and, if not already using cleats, intend to use them soon – we can help you with this. You should be able to ride at a minimum average speed (taken over the length of the ride) on a flattish course at 22kph over a distance of around 50-60km. To help you work out your average speed, you should be able to complete three full laps of Richmond Park without stopping in an hour and a half. This will give you your pace over rolling terrain and is, more or less, the speed of the slower end of our club rides.
If you are a novice with little riding experience, please contact HSBC Breeze rides or your local authority ride champion who can help you with the basic skills you need to get going. If you prefer to make a private arrangement, please contact cycle coach Fiona Tisch at CyclewithMe.
We welcome newly experienced road cyclists to accomplished riders who own a drop handlebar bike and, if not already using cleats, intend to use them soon – we can help you with this. You should be able to ride at a minimum average speed (taken over the length of the ride) on a flattish course at 22kph over a distance of around 50-60km. To help you work out your average speed, you should be able to complete three full laps of Richmond Park without stopping in an hour and a half. This will give you your pace over rolling terrain and is, more or less, the speed of the slower end of our club rides.
If you are a novice with little riding experience, please contact HSBC Breeze rides or your local authority ride champion who can help you with the basic skills you need to get going. If you prefer to make a private arrangement, please contact cycle coach Fiona Tisch at CyclewithMe.