Cycling Events and Regular Rides

Cycling Events / Regular rides

Something which sets us apart from other bike shops is the large number of cycling events and regular rides that we organise. The reason for this is that we are genuine bike enthusiasts and love seeing our fellow cycling buddies enjoying the same cycling trails that we know and love. You do not need to be part of a club to join us on these rides and the rides are for free!  To receive details about these rides please contact us on info@trailjunkies.com to get onto our email list or phone the shop on 01491 871721.

Monday night off road ride

Usually meets at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start.  Rides start from various places - including Crowthorne, Henley, Newbury and Reading but often start from Goring/Streatley.

The ride is at a sociable, moderate pace. Suited to anyone who rides their mountain bike regularly (eg. twice a week).

Proper off road lights are needed.

Wednesday night off road ride

Usually meets at the Goring Car Park, next to The Catherine Wheel Pub at 7.45pm for a 8.00pm ride. Ride is at a moderate to fast pace.

Proper off road lights are needed.

Thursday off road day ride

Usually meets in school term time opposite The Bull pub in Streatley (A329) next to the bus stop at 9.30am for a 9.45am ride.

Leisurely/Moderate pace. Suited to anyone with a reasonable level of fitness (eg.exercises by running/cycling every week) with some experience of mountain biking.

Saturday women’s off road rides

Usually meets the first and third Saturdays of the month. The first Saturday of the month is for a sociable moderate paced ride.

For details, see next rides on www.bikebabes.org . The third Saturday of the month is for women who are new to mountain biking or who are perhaps returning to cycling after a break from exercise.

These rides leave from Trailjunkies car park at 10.00am, meeting at 9.45am (earlier if you need to hire a bike).

See next beginner rides on www.bikebabes.org

Annual event : The Hairy Legs Challenge

We are the main sponsors of the local biathlon, The Hairy Legs Challenge. This running and mountain biking event raises money for local charities and has now been running for 6 years. See www.hairylegs.org

Safety

All riders taking part in a Trailjunkies off road ride must use a mountain bike that is suitable for off road use and is in a safe working condition.  Cycle helmets and gloves must be worn at all times as a minimum safety requirement.  It is the responsibility of the participant to ride within their limits.  There is always the option to walk if you do not want to ride.

Riders participate at their own risk.  Trailjunkies and ride leaders accept no liability for any loss, damage or injury to persons or property who are taking part on a ride.

To take part in a Trailjunkies ride, any medical condition that you may have or medication that you are taking must not prevent you from undertaking strenuous physical exercise.