Colchester Rovers is a cycling club based in North Essex for cyclists seeking an active club-riding and racing scene. Our members come from Colchester and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere and all-inclusive policy. The club has many experienced cyclists who can offer advice and guidance on every aspect of the sport.
We take part and organise events across most aspects of cycling, all year round. The club is affiliated with all the major racing organisations for those wanting to race time trials, road races, cyclo-cross and xc mountain biking.
There are regular club/training rides on a Saturday & Sunday morning. You can also find out more about us on Facebook.
The club welcomes older youth riders participating in our club runs and training rides if membership and parental consent are in place beforehand. U16s will need to be in the company of a parent or guardian unless specific permission has been sought ahead of riding from the Club Chairman. Youth riders should bear in mind the required average pace and duration of the ride and be comfortable in achieving these before participating.
CLUB RIDES
Club rides take place on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. These rides are organised on a week by week basis, details of each ride will be published on Facebook.
The club welcomes older youth riders participating in our club runs and training rides if membership and parental consent are in place beforehand. U16s will need to be in the company of a parent or guardian unless specific permission has been sought ahead of riding from the Club Chairman. Youth riders should bear in mind the required average pace and duration of the ride and be comfortable in achieving these before participating.
WEDNESDAY RIDES
Rovers Wednesday rides run from Colchester Northern Gateway Sports Park throughout the year (weather permitting). There are typically 30-35 mile routes with a café stop at a social pace with a no-drop policy.
SATURDAY RIDES
Rovers Saturday rides run from either The Community Stadium or Costa Coffee Tollgate West throughout the year (weather permitting). There are typically 4-5 groups of 8-10 or so riders with all groups riding the same 40-55 mile route with a café stop. There is a minimum 16mph average and the rides are officially NOT no-drop, a ride sweeper is not deployed and each group is asked to be self-supporting.
The “faster” group(s) will typically average 19-20+ mph.
The “medium” group(s) will typically average 17-18 mph.
The “slower” group(s) will average 16 mph.
SUNDAY RIDES
Sundays generally see two rides with differing routes but sometimes the same café stop:
The “Medium” group is a 40-50 mile social ride and is no-drop. The ride typically averages 15 – 17 mph. Although the speed will be adjusted to suit those who turn up. If numbers allow we sometimes split into a couple of groups to release a faster group.
The “Sunday Posse” ride is an entry ride for those that are not as competitive as others or are just getting back to fitness or just want to socialize. Rides are 30 miles or so at a pace to suit everyone with a café stop and no-drop.
Under 18s