Our Rides
We have a few regular rides, in addition rides are posted to our Facebook page, there is a link to our Facebook page at the bottom of this page.
Owd Lags Ride
A circular run of around 40 miles average speed 13mph. Café stop included. If any faster riders do come on this ride please ride to the speed of the slowest rider.
Steady Ride All Welcome: STRAW
Tuesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays. Usually covers about 35 - 50 miles. Averages around 16 -18mph, a “no drop” policy is adopted on this ride. Café lunch stop included. Arranged via the club Facebook group.
Saturday Training Ride
Fast training ride 50 miles, averaging over 18-20mph during the winter and over 20mph during the summer. Meeting 9am every Saturday at the Crown in Horwich.
Ad hoc rides
A lot of additional rides are organised via our Facebook page.
When out with the club
When joining any Lancashire Road Club rides please make sure you bring:
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Helmet
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Spare tube, pump and toolkit
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Water/fuel
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Money
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Mudguards in winter
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Lights in winter
Club run etiquette, when riding in a group
Riders at the front of the group should maintain a consistent pace and also warn the rest of the group about:
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Potholes.
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Obstructions.
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Change of speed.
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Approaching vehicles.
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Traffic lights/junctions etc.
Riders at the rear of the group should warn others about:
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Cars approaching from behind.
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Members dropping off the back.
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When to single out to let traffic past.
Riders:
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Should not sit more than 2 abreast at any time.
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Should single out in busy or built up areas.
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Should wait for fellow club members with mechanical problems/puncture.