SOCIAL GROUP RIDES
Social bunch rides are a great way to meet new people and fast track your fitness levels.
If you are unsure whether you are ready to race or just want to experience riding with
others in a bunch, join in with the group rides below to upskill your bunch riding
ability.
The SMBR (Saturday Morning Bunch Ride)
Mostly meets outside HQ Cafe, Brightwater.
7 different circuits
Ride starts at 9:00 am in summer (10:00 am in winter)
Average distance is 50km. Followed by coffee afterwards at HQ Cafe
Organiser: Phil McManus
Ph: 0274 357 357
Email: phil.mcmanus2710@gmail.com
Visit the Facebook page chick HERE
Village Cycles Ride
Meets outside Village Cycles in Queen St, Richmond
Ride starts at 9.30 am Thursdays
Distance 45 to 50 kms at average speed around 28 kph
Some faster members do extra distance.
Finish at Oxford Cafe for coffee around 11:30am
Organiser: Aage Melis
Ph: 03 544 6211
Email: aage.melis@xtra.co.nz
Wednesday Bunch Ride
Meets outside Village Cycles in Queen St, Richmond every Wednesday.
Meet at 3:20pm with riders. Leaves at 3.30pm with finishing at Sprig n Fern
Richmond for a beer around 6:10pm.
4 different circuits with distance of approx. 65km.
Average speed of these rides 28kmphr to 30kmphr.
Enquiries to Peter Ogilvie
Ph: 027 447 7275
Email: peter.ogilvie@plus4.co.nz
Friday Bunch Ride
Graeme Snadden’s Group meets outside Raglan Roast Coffee Bar, Tahunanui.
Friday mornings at 10:00am
Usually ride 40km over Mt Heslington. Can vary week to week.
Average approx. 26/28 kph
Finish back at Raglan Roast for coffee.
Organiser: Graeme Snadden
Phone 027 601 6137
Email info@villa10.co.nz
Christine's Group Ride
Meets Paton Road by Richmond Cemetery
Sunday morning 9:00am (winter 9:30am)
Riders alternate choosing where to bike
Usually 50 - 60 kms or so. Café stops near ride end at varying places.
Organiser: Christine van Hoppe
Phone 027 477 0834