Serpentine Cycling

Serpentine has rides on a Sunday from Richmond Park in the south and from Mill Hill in the north. Additionally, there are monthly introductory sessions to teach group riding skills and all year round you'll find us at our own spinning classes. You can get more information from the cycling co-ordinator, who emails the e-group each Thursday with a summary of the rides planned for the following weekend. From time to time there are specific training rides planned, such as Ironman preparation rides or Beginners' rides, and these will be listed on the events planner.

Hold onto this memory. It might be a long winter!

Who can come?

You have to be a Serpentine member; we do have good reasons for insisting on this. We have several standards of rides but for everybody's health you should:

Be capable of the distances. If in doubt go for the easier ride first time out.
Be able to use clipless pedals (if you have them), this is not the time to practice!
Have read our guidelines for group riding.
Be properly equipped.

Ride leaders

We are always looking for people to lead rides, especially the intro group. If you are willing to help get in touch with the cycling co-ordinator.

Rides are led by volunteers who are experienced cyclists but not coaches. At all times you have to take responsibility for your safety, but please listen to the ride leaders' instructions for the safety and enjoyment of the group. If you are unfamiliar with the etiquette of group riding (most triathletes aren't!) then these folks will be more than happy to advise you, but you have to ask for them to be able to help.

Big week training

Serpentine member, Michael Hanreck, took part in the Epic Camp in January 2004; an exclusive training fortnight for ironmen who could go long in under 10 hours. You can read Michael's advice about 'Big Week' training here.