Swallowfield Velo Club

Swallowfield Velo Club Swallowfield Velo Club is a cycling club based south of Reading with a focus on social riding.

We ride every Sunday and organise other events throughout the year. New riders are always welcome, and we run regular newcomer and development rides.

22/09/2024

The club has evolved over the past few years and we have taken the opportunity to review and tweak the ride format, making sure the club is offering its members the best choice of group rides.

EASY SUNDAY (first Sunday of each month)

The first Sunday of each month will be the ‘Easy Sunday’ ride. The route on these weeks will be our easier routes (the shorter and / or flatter routes in our calendar), and the pace will be at the more relaxed end of normal effort. For those who attend our normal weekly rides, where possible we will schedule a leg buster the week before (last week of the month)… i.e. expect something like Steggy to be at the end of the month and Windsor to be at the start of the month. In addition to this monthly Easy Sunday, the regular weekly rides will be open to riders to join for part of the ride as they build pace and endurance. For example, riders can join for the first hour only as they build their endurance and pace.

The weekly ‘SUNDAY SOCIAL’ ride format is as follows:

* Social Ride (c.15mph for c. 45-50 miles): If you are looking for a regular social pace ride, our Social Ride is a weekly ride of around 45-50 miles at a pace comfortable for most people with some fitness on the bike. This is a key group for new members looking to join the club and is a good introduction to club riding.

* Club Ride (c.16.5mph for c.50-55 miles): Those who club ride regularly can build the natural pace and endurance that this group caters for.

* Swift Ride (c.18mph for c.55-60 miles): Stepping up from the Club Ride, the Swift Ride is for riders with that extra kick of pace often from putting in a few extra training rides during the week.

* Fast Ride (19mph+ for c.60-65 miles): The Fast Ride is the quickest of our Sunday Social rides and has proven to be popular with a strong core of members who train regularly and are able to sit around 30kph+ for 100km.

Distances are a guide only and for the summer normal weeks. In winter and inclement weather rides may be shortened and we will continue to offer periodic special rides to offer a challenge or something a bit different (Isle of Wight, Stonehenge and other similar rides).

We are looking forward to seeing you out on a ride soon. Keep an eye out for some new routes that are being added to the rotation.

Thanks

SVC Committee

Good turnout for a trip to Windsor on 1st September 2024
07/09/2024

Good turnout for a trip to Windsor on 1st September 2024

07/09/2024

Ride Details For Sunday 8th September 2024

Main (~15mph (24kph), 76km, 639m elevation):
Swift (~16.5mph (26.5kph), 92km, 740m elevation):
Swifty Fast (~18mph (29kph), 92km, 740m elevation):
Fast (~19mph (30.5kph), 100km, 800m elevation):

We are off to Lasham and Dummer this week (Lasham coffee stop for the main route, and Dummer Honesty Cafe on the others).

The forecast is showing 15-18 degrees with a reasonable chance of some rain, especially towards the end of the ride. There is potential for some overnight rain too so mudguards would be a good idea. We should get a light tailwind home.

Depart from School Green, Shinfield at 8.00am as normal.

24/08/2024

Ride details for Sunday 25th August – Peasemore
West on the popular Peasemore route this Sunday, stopping at the Hampstead Norreys Community Cafe on the way back.
3 routes at different speeds are planned:

* Main (~15mph, 70 km, 604 m elevation)
* Swift (~16.5mph, 84 km, 758 m)
* Fast (~18 mph+, 90 km, 813 m)

The weather forecast is sunny with a little cloud, 12 degrees rising to 17 with a moderate cross wind, or maybe a bit of a tailwind on the way home.

Depart from School Green, Shinfield at 8.00 am as normal.

16/08/2024

Ride details for Sunday 18th August – Farnham

Down to Farnham this Sunday following a rolling route with plenty of climbing. Stopping for refreshments at Gails or over spilling to one of the many other cafes.

3 routes at different speeds:

• Main (~15mph, 77 km, 723 m elevation)

• Swift (~16.5mph, 83 km, 800 m)

• Fast (~18 mph+, 100 km, 942 m)

The weather forecast is warm and 'sunny spells', 16 - 20 degrees.

Depart from School Green, Shinfield at 8.00 am as normal.

27/07/2024

*** Sunday Social for 28th July - Andover (with OPTIONAL STONEHENGE ROUTE EXTENSION) ***
Forecast as a sunny Sunday, we are are off to Andover / Whitchurch for a rolling ride across the North Wessex Downs, with the option of extending the ride to Stonehenge if you fancy a big day out. All rides depart from Spencers Wood Library at 08:00. I've also linked the Stonehenge ride below in case a group wants to enjoy a big day out to make the most of the weather.
Route details are:

Fast (Andover) (~19mph / 30kph+) with 105km
Swift (Andover) (~17mph / 28kph+) with 103km
Main (Whitchurch) (~15mph / 24kph+)
OPTIONAL STONEHENGE ROUTE EXTENSION (Total distance 174km). This route continues past Andover and on to Stonehenge if there is anyone looking to stretch their legs a bit more.

The weather forecast is dry, 15 rising to 22 degrees and almost no wind. For those heading to Stonehenge the forecast is for the weather to rise to 24 by mid afternoon.
Please 'Like' this post if you intend to ride.

Ride details for Sunday 19th May - Stegosaurus This Sunday we are heading north into the hills, with plenty of climbing ...
18/05/2024

Ride details for Sunday 19th May - Stegosaurus

This Sunday we are heading north into the hills, with plenty of climbing before our stop at Watlington.

Our normal 3 routes at different speeds:

- Main (~15mph, 73 km, 574 m elevation)
- Swift (~16.5mph, 103 km, 945 m)
- Fast (~18 mph+, 108 km, 1072 m)

The weather forecast is sun and light cloud, 13 rising to 18 degrees, with a gentle tailwind on the way back.

Non-members are welcome to join these rides if they are confident with the advertised speed and distance.

We will be departing from School Green, Shinfield at 8.00 am

Please 'like' this post if you're coming along. If you have any questions please post in comments below or message us directly.

Ride details for Sunday 12th May – SaddlebackWest to the Ridgeway this Sunday and the excellent Saddleback Farm Cafe. I...
10/05/2024

Ride details for Sunday 12th May – Saddleback

West to the Ridgeway this Sunday and the excellent Saddleback Farm Cafe. In a change to recent trips there, it will be warm and sunny with the wind on our backs for the mostly climbing out leg, with gravity on our side for most of the way home.

3 routes at different speeds are planned:

- Main (~15mph, 86 km, 791 m elevation)
- Swift (~16.5mph, 97 km, 907 m)
- Fast (~18 mph+, 98 km, 970 m)

The weather forecast is sunny with a little cloud, 16 rising to 22 degrees, 7mph easterly wind.

Non-members are welcome to join these rides if they are confident with the advertised speed and distance.

We will be departing from School Green, Shinfield at 8.00 am

Please 'like' this post if you're coming along. If you have any questions please post in comments below or message us directly.

Ride details for Sunday 28th April – WindsorWindsor this Sunday, taking in the park and stopping for refreshments at the...
26/04/2024

Ride details for Sunday 28th April – Windsor

Windsor this Sunday, taking in the park and stopping for refreshments at the ever popular Cinnamon Cafe.

Our normal 3 routes at different speeds:

Main (~15mph, 73 km, 496 m elevation)
Swift (~16.5mph, 77 km, 520 m)
Fast (~18 mph+, 82 km, 542 m)

A high probability of light rain, and 8-10 degrees, living the Spring Classics experience ahead of the Giro starting.

Non-members are welcome to join these rides if they are confident with the advertised speed and distance.

We will be departing from School Green, Shinfield at 8.00 am

Please 'like' this post if you're coming along. If you have any questions please post in comments below or message us directly.

Ride details for Sunday 21st April – WatlingtonThis Sunday we are heading north to Watlington, stopping for refreshments...
19/04/2024

Ride details for Sunday 21st April – Watlington

This Sunday we are heading north to Watlington, stopping for refreshments at the Spire and Spoke

3 routes at different speeds are planned:

- Main (~15mph, 79 km, 599 m elevation)
- Swift (~16.5mph, 85 km, 663 m)
- Fast (~18 mph+, 95 km, 748 m)

The weather forecast is dry with some sun. a cool 5 degrees rising to 10. A moderate cross-tailwind for the ride home.

Non-members are welcome to join these rides if they are confident with the advertised speed and distance.

We will be departing from School Green, Shinfield at 8.00 am

Please 'like' this post if you're coming along. If you have any questions please post in comments below or message us directly.

Ride details for Sunday 7th April – FarnhamNow on our summer schedule of 8am starts, we are heading South East to Farnha...
06/04/2024

Ride details for Sunday 7th April – Farnham

Now on our summer schedule of 8am starts, we are heading South East to Farnham.

Stopping for refreshments at Gails or a neighbouring cafe if full.

3 routes at different speeds are planned:

- Main (~15mph, 77 km, 723 m elevation)
- Swift (~16.5mph, 83 km, 800 m)
- Fast (~18 mph+, 93 km, 906 m)

A dry, mild day, 11-14 degrees with some sun and a brisk tailwind home.

Non-members are welcome to join these rides if they are confident with the advertised speed and distance.

We will be departing from School Green, Shinfield at 8.00 am

Please 'like' this post if you're coming along. If you have any questions please post in comments below or message us directly.

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