Interested in off-road riding? If so, the winter dates for the WSW & Tri off-road club runs are as follows:

 The Regular club run starts at 9.00 and runs through to around 12.00 with an optional coffee and cake at one of the cafés afterwards. The terrain will be mainly off-piste and will be technically challenging in places. The pace will be reasonably hard as some riders will be aiming to improve their fitness and skill levels for the mountain biking and Cyclo-Cross season. The Regular club run will take place most Sundays except when clashing with the Winter Series or certain club events.

There will also be a ‘Lite’ version of the off-road club run where the pace will be easy/steady and a focus on building confidence and developing bike handling skills. For January and February, there will one ‘Lite’ ride each month. Each ride will take place on a Saturday starting at 9.30 and finishing at around 12.00. There will also be an optional coffee and cake break during the ride.  

Most of the club guidance that apply to the road rides are also applicable to the off-road versions. A few important points:

• Safety.  Your safety is your own responsibility. Wear appropriate protection and make sure your bike is suitable, mechanically sound and set-up appropriately (correct tyres etc) for the demands of off-road riding. 
• Ride sensibly and with consideration to your club mates and all other road/track/bridleway users that we may encounter. Follow the appropriate rules (i.e. Thetford Forest, Highway Code etc).
• Carry necessary tools for emergency repairs, bring drink and wear clothing appropriate to the conditions.
• Have fun!

Paul Barry Cyclo-Cross Co-ordinator (email: pauladrianbarry@hotmail.com)

Jeremy Waterson MTB Co-ordinator (email: axkv98@dsl.pipex.com)