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Join our road rides every Saturday morning and mountain bike nightrides during the week.
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< February, 2012 >
| Coming Soon... |
| Tuesday, Feb 14 |
| 08:00 PM | Off-Road Night Ride |
| Thursday, Feb 16 |
| 08:00 PM | Off-Road Night ride |
| Saturday, Feb 18 |
| 08:15 AM | ROAD RIDES LEVEL 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 7 |
| Tuesday, Feb 21 |
| 08:00 PM | Off-Road Night Ride |
| Thursday, Feb 23 |
| 08:00 PM | Off-Road Night ride |
| Saturday, Feb 25 |
| 08:15 AM | ROAD RIDES LEVEL 1,2,3,4,5,6 & 7 |
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Bigfoot Cycle Club based in Hayes near Bromley, Kent is a friendly, fast growing club of cyclists riding or racing for fun and fitness. We lead regular road and off-road rides for all abilities plus family rides to allow riders to cycle with their kids in a safe environment.
See the calendar or forums for details of our next rides and come along and try one out. We welcome guests for up to three rides before requiring they join the club and get various membership benefits. It costs from £8 a year.
 
Newcomers' Guide: Turn up and ride!
Bigfoot Go-Ride club for 7-14 year olds
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Saturday/Sunday 11th/12th Feb
With the temperature at least -6C overnight the lanes could be very icy on Saturday morning and it looks sensible to go to the cafe instead. There are some plans for an off-road ride and a Sunday road ride so please check the forums. There is also a Bigfoot CC spinning session to look forward to on Sunday March 4th. There's room for up to 55 so sign up now! Read more...
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Bigfoot Go-Ride
Twenty-seven Bigfoot Go-Ride racers took part in the recent Bromley Go-Ride Racing League, held at Bromley High Junior School. On a tough course Bigfoot's riders did brilliantly, with victories in in every age category entered. For more information on the club click here...
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Time Trial Trophy
Congratulations to Dave Churchill who's been presented with this trophy for best improved time in the Epsom CC 25 mile TT. Look out for more on TTs in the spring. A mention too for the growing BigfootCC racing squad who secured 7th place in the South East rankings in 2011. Follow their progress on Twitter. For information on racing visit the racing page. Read more...
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The Group Ride
"The group settles into formation metres after leaving the café. Like the table manners learned as children the formation is innate to us. Two abreast, tight against the curb we form two lines." Michael Barry of Team Sky has written a wonderful article on group riding. Read more...
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Ten Rules Of Cycling
Ever wondered what it was like cycling BBCC (Before Bigfoot Cycle Club)? Martin Baker recounts those dark, solo rides and the joy of the joining the first London to Paris ride in 2004. And he's drawn up his own ten rules of cycling including one that will annoy the French. Read more...
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Brighton: Level 7 & Family
On May 6th we're off to the seaside on the annual Bigfoot Cycle Club Hayes to Brighton ride. Riders from all levels took part in 2011 and to quote Tess in the Level 7 (formerly 1) group: "I haven't stopped buzzing -thanks to all for the great organisation". Click here for some photos. Adam has kindly arranged a series of Level 1 and family warm-up rides starting in February, but all are welcome. Read more...
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Mudguards
It's been pretty wet on recent road rides and it would appreciated if everyone could think about using mudguards (or at least a rear one) as a courtesy to fellow riders. Otherwise we'll all end up looking splattered like RoboMatt who wears a helmetcam to collect the evidence. Bigfoot Bikes has detachable ones which are quick and easy to fix.
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Kit: update
The next batch of winter jackets has been ordered and should be here for the late February snow. There are some items of other kit in stock:
Short-sleeve jersey, Men's S, M, L, XL; Women's M, L (£50)
Waisted shorts, Men's M, L; Women's S, M £55)
Bibshorts, Men's S, M, L; Women's S,M (£60)
Long-sleeve jerseys S, M (£55)
Gilet XL, XXL (£55)
Armwarmers £20
Socks S/M (37-41) & l/XL (42-47) £7.50
For availablity please email andy@bigfootcc.co.uk
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2012 Sportives and events
Where will your legs take you in 2012? Fellow Club members are already booking up events for 2012, from local rides like the Kentish Killer to L'Etape Du Tour. There's a huge choice of rides for all levels to choose from and we've picked some we've known and loved in previous years for the 2012 Sportives and Events section. Our Hayes to Brighton (and back) ride is on Sunday May 6th.
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BigfootCC sponsor Foal Farm pony and cow!
Dougal the Shetland pony who is at Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre at Biggin Hill is just one of two animals sponsored by BigfootCC after members raised and donated more than £200 on a recent visit.
Read more...
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Saturday parking
If you are coming by car to the Saturday morning road rides please avoid parking outside or opposite the shops in Hayes Street. This not only leaves spaces free for customers of all the shops on the row but could prevent damage to your car by large vehicles trying to squeeze through later in the morning. There's space in nearby side streets. Thanks for your cooperation.
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At Bigfoot Cycle Club (formerly Bigfoot Bike Club!) we like to ride for fun and fitness. We aim to appeal to leisure cyclists right up to semi-serious riders who enjoy taking part in sportives, races and time trials. The club is affiliated to the Cyclists Touring Club (CTC), the Road Time Trials Council (RTTC) and British Cycling (BC).
We are based in Hayes near Bromley, Kent and organise regular road rides for different levels. There is a lively off-road section with night rides every week. We also run off road rides in a safe environment for kids and family. In addition to regular rides in the local area the club also arranges trips away, from mountain biking in the Lake District to a week in Italy.
Regular Rides
ROAD: We have 3-4 hour road rides every Saturday morning going around the lanes of Kent and Surrey, taking in some hills. Meet 8.15am outside Hayes Village Hall, opposite Bigfoot Bikes.
MTB: There's a lively off-road section with nightrides every Thursday at 8pm. There's usually a Sunday ride as well.
Each ride has an experienced leader. Check Next Rides and the Forums to find out more.
Ride Rules
Riders must be 16 or over unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Helmets must be worn on all rides. On off road night rides high power (at least 10W) lights are required. If you're not sure call the shop (020 8462 5004). Cyclists on the highway or in the countryside should obey the appropriate rules and regulations of the highway.
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Bigfoot Bikes of Hayes near Bromley, Kent are proud to support BigfootCC and offer a 10% discount on accessories
PhysioActive are proud to support BigfootCC and offer a 20% discount on all physiotherapy treatments
See the Joining the Club page for T&Cs
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