Cycling Group
Leader: John Surowiec
Wednesdays 9:30
This Summer and Autumn has been a great period for the group’s rides. We have only had to cancel a Tuesday ride on a couple of occasions such has been the weather. In fact on some days we have had to start at 9.00am to avoid the heat of the day. But we have kept ourselves well fed and hydrated with our regular coffee and cake stops.
We are also a very sociable group with lots of interesting conversation both as we ride and as we sup our coffee. As you read this we will be having our last few rides before the Winter closed season arrives at the end of November, but even then we will be meeting in December for our annual Christmas lunch and the presentation of the “Golden Helmet”!
The picture shows Anna and Philip at the top of Etchilhampton Hill – we often stop here both to catch our breath and to admire the stunning views of the Vale of Pewsey to the east. Indeed, if you are thinking of riding with us even if you only ride as far as here and then go back to Devizes, you couldn’t do better than enjoy this amazing view! You’ll also note from the picture that one of the bikes is an electric, so even if you need a bit of assistance you are very welcome.
So, come on budding cyclists, join us on Tuesdays in 2026 and get fitter, take in some lovely fresh air in our beautiful Wiltshire countryside and enjoy coffee, cake and a social chat with other likeminded folk. Our normal arrangements are as follows:-
- We ride every Tuesday from March to the end of November starting at 9.30 am. We will be back no later than 1.00 pm.
- Tuesday rides start in Devizes in the car park outside the Shambles north entrance. If you want to arrive early, there is a cafe there for a quick cuppa before we start.. There will always be a halfway stop for coffee, cake and some good social chat.
- Rides are rarely more than 25 miles and on quiet roads with little traffic and no off-road other than for short easy stretches and where this cannot be avoided.
- We keep in touch using WhatsApp; this allows us to learn the ride destination and if the weather is such that the leader decides to call off the ride.
So, if you are thinking of joining us, contact John on cycling@devizesu3a.org.uk. If you think you need some bike advice before joining us, give John a ring. Remember that all are welcome, electric bikes (we now have five members with an electric bike), road bikes, hybrid bikes. It’s you, your enjoyment, good health and safety and not the bike or how fast you can ride it that matters.
