Shorter rides for new/returning cyclists

Some of our members have suggested that our club should promote some shorter rides for new and returning cyclists. I know as individuals we all encourage people to come and ‘have a go’ but perhaps the club could be a bit more active in promoting the activity from which we all derive so much.

If we are going to do this, we need your ideas about how to make it a success:

• Which days – Wednesdays and Sundays or a different day?
• Where from? – could we use our existing knowledge from the Birthday rides and set off from Newton Rigg?
• Should we link them to the ALT/coffee stop rides? A related question is whether our runs list is sufficiently clear about these rides.
• How many people can we cater for?
• How many miles should we travel?
• Who is willing to lead?

Perhaps the most important question of all is how do we advertise?

I do not want this to be an exercise which we set up and no-one attends and then we conclude there is no demand. Prior planning is essential to its success. I would be grateful if you could pass on any ideas to a member of the Committee – verbally or in writing, as you choose.

The Committee will be meeting sometime during our post-Easter holiday week at Ross Cottage. Your views on this – and any other matter – are welcome.

Alison