Night time cycling club anyone?

cheapthrillz · 20-04-2011, 22:28

Do you love cycling but hate all the noise, pollution you have to breathe and dangerous drivers you encounter everywhere in the day? Own a bike and have nothing else better to do at night / early morning then why not come for a night bike ride?

Biking at night (except friday & Sat) is simply awesome, it's so much safer because of clear roads, and the few car taxi's that are around notice you more, plus you notice them more and hear them from miles away anyhow, the tranquility and surrealism of it all is something very special and worth experiencing imo.

I'll suggest the 24hour Spar on Ecclesall Road 1am as a meeting place, great for some snacks, nearly always a Police car parked outside and it's a very safe well light area which leads onto many great routes if anyone wants to come along? think I've also some spare lights and illumonous vest if anyone wants'em.

MazR · 20-04-2011, 22:38

What a brilliant idea!!! I probably won't join you cos I'm not really a serious cyclist (it's my mode of transport rather than my fav sport), but I am going to have a go myself.. thanks

cheapthrillz · 20-04-2011, 22:41

I'm no serious cyclist either, it's my main mode of transport simply because my car is currently off road,

I'll be there tonight regardless no matter whom turns up, and most probably this Sunday night, Fri and Sats are too busy with drunken idiots.

Mr Pops · 20-04-2011, 22:59

what a fab idea,two weeks off work,i may join you.

megalithic · 20-04-2011, 23:04

What mileage you looking at doing. ?

cheapthrillz · 20-04-2011, 23:08

Nothing strenuous, but I'm easy whatever everyone is comfortable with.

megalithic · 20-04-2011, 23:10

Well my mtb needs new bearings and no way i'll get round to sorting them this week, i might well join you in a couple of weeks though, could double up with pops and chuck both bikes in the back of my van.

cheapthrillz · 20-04-2011, 23:13

Shame but never mind, be interesting to see how it progresses, could meet and start in other places just suggested Ecclesall Road as a first night starter.

megalithic · 20-04-2011, 23:19

Nah, eccy road is fine, i'd bring the van though, wouldn't fancy doing a decent ride then having to tackle Granville rd / city rd and then Manor lane to get home.

cheapthrillz · 20-04-2011, 23:33

R8 then my fellow night riders I'm off to Spar so I'll see any of you there.....

superted666 · 21-04-2011, 08:29

If your interested in this sort of thing then check out http://www.sfnr.org.uk/
It's an already established Night ride with quite a few riders, i'm on the mailing list but haven't attended one yet.

meshuga · 21-04-2011, 12:39

How did the ride go? Was it road or off road? May be interested in future events!

InTheUK · 21-04-2011, 17:44

Friday night ride got 65 riders last time. See the CTC Wednesday evening rides in my sig - we were out to 11pm last night, although not as late as that normally.

cheapthrillz · 13-05-2011, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by superted666

If your interested in this sort of thing then check out http://www.sfnr.org.uk/
It's an already established Night ride with quite a few riders, i'm on the mailing list but haven't attended one yet.

I would be but the best time for cycling is after 1:00am when there really is next to nothing on the roads.

WalkleyIan · 13-05-2011, 23:57

just back from tonight's night ride.

route here

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=...7&source=embed

megalithic · 13-05-2011, 23:58

How far was that. ?

WalkleyIan · 14-05-2011, 00:02

not sure, about 17 miles.

Had to cycle back up to Walkley from the Gardner's afterwards

megalithic · 14-05-2011, 00:13

Ah, glad i didn't come then, my saddle is like a razor blade.

Hots on · 14-05-2011, 06:29

I set of to work at 4am every morning on my bike, I probably encounter 3 or 4 cars on the way-usually taxis.

I know what you mean about the tranquility and surrealism of it, especially with the lighter mornings coming in.

InTheUK · 16-05-2011, 18:32

Hello All,

Sheffield District CTC will be running an overnight bike ride to Cleethorpes on Friday 24th June. We'll be setting off from Barkers Pool at 9pm (it might be changed to 10pm) and riding through the night to Cleethorpes, and then catching the train back to Sheffield.
At a distance of about 70 miles, Cleethorpes is one of the closest costal towns to Sheffield.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us - all you need is a roadworthy bicycle, preferably with road tyres, and with lights that are bright enough to see potholes / the road ahead in the absence of streetlights. There's no cost other than the train fare home.

The ride will be at a moderate pace - about 10mph, and will operate a strict 'no-one left behind' policy. It's also fairly flat past Doncaster, so anyone who rides regularly for distances of 20 or 30 miles shouldn't find it too taxing.

If you'd like to come along, pm me - or see the ctc link in my signature for the full calendar and info on signing up to our events email; this way you can be kept up to date with the arrangements.

Thanks