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Welcome to Bigfoot Bike Club based in Hayes near Bromley, Kent. We have over 120 members not only from the immediate area but from Beckenham to Blackheath, riding or racing for fun and fitness. We organise regular road and off-road rides for all abilities and family rides to allow riders to bring along their kids in a safe environment.
If you’re interested in riding then check out the calendar section or forums for when our next rides are and why not come along and try one out. If you enjoy yourself you can join the club to get various membership benefits.
 
Beginner's Guide: Turn up and ride!
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LA MARMOTTE | MARK CAVENDISH INTERVIEW | LE JOG | CLUB KIT | HAYES TO BRIGHTON REPORT
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Good Luck in La Marmotte
Having slayed the Welsh Dragon riders from Bigfoot Bike Club will be taking on the less impressive sounding but far mightier French Marmot in La Marmotte on Saturday. Good Luck to Dave M, Andy C, Paul N, Hugo and all those taking part at the weekend.
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An Interview with... Mark Cavendish
Ahead of the Tour de France which starts on July 4th, Mark Cavendish says he's already surpassed his targets for 2009.
The Columbia-High Road sprinter won the prestigious Milan-San Remo one day race in March and took three individual sprints in the Giro d'Italia as well as the team time-trial.
Last year he won four stages at the Tour de France and this year says his goal is to win one and for the first time complete the event and reach Paris.
In a preview for us of the interview to be broadcast on Sky News in July he also speaks about the profile of the sport of cycling in the UK.
Listen to the interview here.
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Le Jog 2009
Five club members are off on Le Jog (Lands End to John O'Groats). Apart from ride leader young Stewart, they're all in their sixties and putting the rest of us to shame with their energy and stamina! Julian, Martin, Sandra and Tony are spending three weeks in the saddle, hoping to pedal fast enough to leave the Scottish midges trailing in their wake. Here's to some great weather.
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Club Kit
If you're looking for club kit there is still some available but stock is limited. It's available at Bigfoot Bikes.
There are white short-sleeve jerseys in XL, XXL, 3XL and 4XL for £35.
White long-sleeve in L and XL for £45. White gilet in XL and XXL for £40.We also have the black short-sleeve jerseys in L, XL and XXL for £35. Black long-sleeve jerseys in L XL and XXL for £45. Black gilets in L and XL for £40. Arm warmers in M for £14.
See the Club Kit page for important information on sizes.
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Hayes to Brighton
49 riders took part in the annual Bigfoot Bike Club ride to Brighton on Sunday May 3rd. A special mention for our youngest riders, Sam, 14, and 15-year old Jonnie, who gave his elders a run for their money and his dad was a big help with support.
The sun shone from time to time but a cross wind made the going tough, particularly on the return journey. The route is 54 miles each way with about 1100m of climbing on this route. Our ride coincided with a rally of veteran vehicles ranging from fire engines to buses so the spectators at Staplefield weren't just there to cheer the Bigfoot cyclists.
There was a comic sight on the return for one group in the form of a bunch of lads by the roadside cheering and offering bottles of cider. It turned out they weren't the kind that hang around at bus stops but a group on a cycle ride of their own, as we discovered at a rest stop as they cycled past, tooting their harpo Marx hooter.
There are some photos from the day in the Photos section plus Dee's photos are available online too.
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Ready, Steady, Go-Ride!
There is a small number of places available for the Bigfoot Go-Ride summer sessions now underway on Saturday mornings at Pickhurst Junior School with coaches Kevin McGregor, Saif Haque and Jonathan Burns (from Penge). Techniques covered included the basics of mounting and setting off correctly, pedalling and braking. There's also the popular cycling limbo competition and a follow-my-leader ride around the Pickhurst playing fields, in a venue perfect for BCF Go-Ride.
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Summer '09 and subsequent Terms is 10 sessions per term for £20. Riders need to arrive at 10.15 for session registration. Finish at 12 noon. They will need a bike in good mechanical condition (free safety checks available at Bigfoot Bikes), a helmet and suitable clothing. Please email Spencer on spencer.harradine@yahoo.com. or call 07958 693518 to register. Go-Ride is a BCF cycling initiative for 8-14 year olds and aims to get children cycling and help identify future champions.
Find out more on our Go-Ride page.
Further details about the philosophy of Go-Ride can be found at here.
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Lost in Romagna
Martin's humorous report of an eventful day from the Bigfoot trip to Italy has now been added to the articles section of the site. The day was due to be a steady ride around beautiful rolling Italian countryside with some close friends, what could possible go wrong? Read more.
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Photos Galore
Dee has compiled nine years of cycling photos from the Millennium celebrations in Hayes in 2000 to several London to Paris trips, the Isle of Wight and the Lake District. See if you can spot yourself!
Here's the link:
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/cyclingroganddee
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At Bigfoot Bike Club we like to ride for fun and fitness. We aim to appeal to leisure cyclists up to semi-serious riders who enjoy taking part in non-competitive events, sportives and time trials. The club is affiliated to the Cyclists Touring Club (CTC) and the Road Time Trials Council (RTTC) and now British Cycling.
We are based in Hayes near Bromley, Kent and organise regular on-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 for family. Click here to find out more about the different rides.
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 sponsor the Bigfoot Bike Club.
Quality accessories and bikes by AMBA Marketing.
Energy products supplied by Science In Sport.
Tyres and components supplied by Bontrager.
Sanderson steel frames, Flow jump bikes and Blackspire components from Independent.
Bob Elliot & Co, suppliers of Lusso clothing, Michelin tyres and much more. |
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