We meet at the Shell Garage and this ride runs in British Summer Time only. The meet time changes throughout the year to ensure we finish when its light. 

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​Timings​​

The below timings are a rough indication, please check the calendar or see the list of events at the bottom of this page for the exact times.

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• March-April   - 18:15 ready to leave for 18:20     

• May-August   - 18:45 ready to leave for 18:50   

• September    - 18:30 ready to leave for 18:35    (1st & 2nd thurs)        

• September    - 18:15 ready to leave for 18:20    (3rd & 4th thurs)      ​​

For 2024 we introduced a new Bash Introductory Ride (non-drop) (15mph+). Details of this can be found on the Whatsapp community or our Facebook page. (You will have to be a member to see these).

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Route - https://www.strava.com/routes/3062376585231848764

Segment - https://www.strava.com/segments/17567172

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The Thursday Bash is all about working as a team, there are generally 3-5 groups of 6-8 riders split on ability and the start times are staggered so that all teams should finish at the same time. The fastest team departs last and then are chasing the other teams who are trying not to get caught.

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This training ride focuses on the skills of riding in a chain gang or pace line. It is a fast paced ride but don't forget it is a team ride so kudos will be rewarded for smoothness of riding rather than who crosses the line first. The rides are not races, although they are designed to give you a taste of road racing, trust us when we say these are fun.

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Before joining this ride please ensure you read our guidelines and watch this video to brief yourself on how to ride in a chain gang.

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Please Bear In Mind

We would expect that you could average 17 mph (27 kph) over 20 miles (32 km) to ride with the slowest group & this could equate to a solo pace of 15+ mph. If you are unsure or you cannot hold this speed we would recommend you try the Easy Friday Night Social Ride or Saturday Social Road Rides to help introduce you.​