There will be up to seven rides each Wednesday. With a few, specified, exceptions all depart from Exhibition Square at 9.30 prompt. The distance and pace differs between rides and through the seasons. As a guide:
- Ride 1: Faster
Average Speed 13 – 15 mph
Summer Distance 75 – 100 miles (elevenses & lunch stops)
Winter Distance 50 – 65 miles (lunch only)
- Ride 1A: Medium
Average Speed 12 – 14 mph
Summer Distance 70 – 100 miles
Winter Distance 45 – 65 miles
Refreshment arrangements for 1A rides may vary according to the needs of the ride. There will usually be a café or takeaway at elevenses, but for most 1A rides you will need to take a picnic lunch. Please check the forum for arrangements if you plan to participate. - Ride 1B: Medium
Average Speed 12 – 14 mph
Summer Distance 70 – 100 miles (elevenses & lunch)
Winter Distance 45 – 65 miles (lunch only)
- Rides 2 & 3: Slower
Average Speed 11 – 12 mph
Summer Distance 60 – 100 miles (elevenses & lunch)
Winter Distance 40 – 60 miles (elevenses & lunch)
- Ride 4: Slowest (and shortest)
Average Speed 10 – 11 mph
Summer Distance 45 – 60 miles (elevenses & lunch)
Winter Distance 40 –50 miles (elevenses & lunch) - Ride 5: For a trial period starting August 2nd 2023, a ride at a similar pace to Rides 2&3, but shorter and therefore offering an earlier finish than other rides, in order to cater for those not able or wanting to be out all day.
Average Speed 11 – 12 mph
Distance 30 –50 miles (elevenses & lunch)
PROGRAMME OF RIDES
Further details of the rides listed below are generally published on or before the preceding Monday in the Rides area of the York Wednesday Wheelers’ Forum.
Our rides depend on those members who volunteer to lead them. As you can see, some rides below do not yet have a leader. We always need more leaders. Please consider volunteering.
The calendar below is now a view of the Runs Secretary’s live runs list, including all latest updates. Printable calendar.
Ride Details Archive to March 2020. For a history of rides since then, see the Wednesday Rides board on the forum.
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