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WHY BCN?
Come and find out ...
BCN offers a unique cycling club for all.
BCN's mission is to get more BAME people into cycling, but is not exclusive to only BAME riders.
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We believe cycling is accessible to everyone!
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Our motto's include
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Each One, Teach One
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Safety first
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No Helmet No Ride
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At our Saturday Rides, led by BCN Ride Captains we ride from 8am till about 10am in Regent's Park.
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We split into different groups depending on your experience, confidence and bike handling.
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Introduce new riders and go through our Golden Rules.
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Then the fun begins. The first few laps are warm up laps known as 'Chat Laps', to give the riders the opportunity to get to know each other or catch up. Then the Ride Captains will go through drills and skills e.g. pacelines and talk through technique, conserving energy and increasing efficiency.
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The time flies by and going round in circles become interesting. You'll find yourself pointing out pot holes, calling out 'car back' and sitting on a riders wheel enjoying their draft in no time.
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At the end we regroup in the outdoor café to debrief. There's a sea of BCN jerseys, tired legs and smiles. The endorphins and the justification for Why BCN? Why you got up so early? is apparent.
We try to capture the essence o a BCN Ride in our social media content, but you just have to come and find out...
WANT TO JOIN US, WELCOME!
FREE TRIAL - For 3 weeks
To become a BCN member is simple. Just attend a Saturday Club Ride hosted at Regent’s Park. Make yourself known during the Ride Captains Welcome when they ask 'Is anyone new to the group?'.
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You will be given an induction and assigned to a group for your initial ride, to familiarise you with Group riding and BCN's calls and commands.
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After the ride all groups regroup together at the outdoor café. Your Ride Captain and you will discuss your ride and experience. We have a group debrief and celebrate any achievements and first time riders.
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Note: Your trail allows you to attend 3 consecutive rides. (Not including Epic Rides)
FAQ
CAN I ATTEND EPIC RIDES OR HILL REPS?
Unfortunately No
We require riders to attend the BCN Saturday Rides to build up the skills, knowledge and awareness to ride safely in a group.Â
It is also important that riders are familiar with each other and the Ride Captains. This reduces the chance of accidents, collisions and helps reassures riders we are all riding as one network.
WHAT EQUIPMENT TO DO I NEED?
You can't participate in a ride if:
NO HELMET
NO FRONT BRAKES
FIXED GEAR BIKES
UNDER 18 years old.
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CAN I JOIN IF I'M NEW TO CYCLING?
YES! BCN was designed for you. BCN's aim is to create a space for people to come and learn and acquire skills to become more confident with riding.
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Please come, we all started somewhere.
I AM AN EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS, CAN I JOIN?
YES You Can! Everyone can find a challenge at our Saturday group rides and an opportunity to learn; and if you are experienced then you can share your knowledge.Â
We have riders who race attend our rides.
BCN asks that you come with respect for the Ride Captains and the community.
Disclaimer
Cycling is an inherently dangerous sport. The risks range from minor to serious injury and
fatalities. Whilst BCN takes the safety of its members very seriously, BCN does not assume
any liability for your participation in any of our cycling activities. By taking part in any BCN
cycling activities or rides you are acknowledging and accepting that BCN does not have any liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by participation in any BCN activities or by
reliance upon any information accessed by you through the use of our forums or
discussions, whether they be on social media or in person.
As a participant in BCN activities you are assuming all known and unknown risks to the full
extent permitted by law. BCN strongly recommends that all BCN members take out
appropriate insurance cover for their activities during BCN events. BCN may, from time to
time, be able to indicate insurance companies which offer a suitable and discounted
premium rate for BCN Members.