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Welcome to 1066 Cycle Club

1066 Cycle Club is a group of people who enjoy cycling and want to improve the cycling facilities in Battle, Robertsbridge and the surrounding 1066 area (including Battle, Robertsbridge, Hastings, Bexhill, Crowhurst, Ninfield, Brightling, Robertsbridge, Pett, Fairlight, Icklesham, Winchelsea, Rye, Playden, Peasmarsh, Westfield, Broad Oak, Brede, Northiam, Hurst Green, Sedlescombe, Pevensey, and Bodiam!)

We have a variety of guided rides throughout the year, there's something for all ages and abilities. Since forming the club in 2009 we have had training sessions for novice riders, gentle flat rides, muddy off-road rides, long distance road rides, hilly rides, and everything inbetween. Take a look at our previous rides  to get a flavour of what we get up to.
New members are always welcome; just pop along to one of the rides and say hello

As well as riding, some members get involved with improving cycling provisions in the area, please do get in touch if you think you have what it takes, your involvement will be most welcome. 

Recent news...

May 2012 Tuesday and Thursday evening rides are back again. See events page for details April 2012 Sheena, Penny and Sue joined 10,000 other cyclists on the Big Ride to show their support for safer cycling in London. The weather was not good but the turn-out demonstrated how strongly everybody feels about this important issue. Sheena and Sue joined the Croydon escorted ride going along varies NCN routes to arrive at Hyde Park. (That was quite an adventure !) We were well looked after. It was interesting to hear about the London Cycling Campaign and comuting by bike in London. Even though there was 10,000 there we bumped into our friends from Bexhill Wheelers and Classic Cycling Group. A good but wet day.  Sue March 2012 We've added some family rides to our events page February 2012 We are supporting the Times "Cities Fit for Cycling" campaign We are running a survey about cycling in Battle. Click here for details January 2012 Minutes of last week's committee meeting are available to view on the forum (club members only) The club has a new logo, see right. (the blue one was only a temporary measure) If you fancy going on the Dieppe Raid this year then start planning now as hotel rooms will be getting booked up quite soon. See here for details Coffee morning was a success, raising £162 towards cycling infrastructure in Battle. Much chat and coffee drunk! Want to be kept updated with local cycling news? Click here and let us know

Need an excuse to exercise? Here are the facts and figures... 30 minutes cycling uses 186 kcal which burns the equivalent of 2 glasses of wine 30 minutes ironing uses 45 kcal which burns the equivalent of 2 wrapped chocolates 60 minutes dancing uses 270 kcal which burns the equivalent of a couple of handfuls of mixed nuts and raisins 30 minutes running uses 291 kal which burns the equivalent of 1pint of beer and a packet of crisps. Good health experts advise a minimum of 30 moderate minutes exercise most days of the week. By moderate, they mean walking and cycling. Then, try and build up to more intense exercise e.g. faster on your bike, jogging or aerobics which will give your heart a work-out too. Talk to your friends and fellow 1066cycleclubbers about your exercise plans . It will help you to stay motivated