Frankwell Cycling Club
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LatestAbout us
We are a group of leisure cycling enthusiasts and friends from Shrewsbury and the surrounding area that get together to ride on a Friday & Sunday in association with the Wednesday Wobble who also ride on Wednesdays. Frankwell Cycling Club FCC was established in 2009. All riders and abilities are welcome to join us although we do recommend road bikes and being able to ride for 3 to 4 hours at 15 to 18 miles per hour. The rides sometimes include a mid-way(ish) tea stop and are generally between 40 and 60 miles long and very occasionally longer. We try to ride with good group etiquette and all riders are encouraged to follow, where possible, our group riding recommendations below. We would ask that your bike is reasonably maintained, preferably has full length mudguards with mudflaps in winter months, lights in adverse weather conditions and that you carry appropriate repair items such as tubes, tyre leavers and a pump or gas bottle. All riders are responsible for knowing the route or having a device for routing. It’s also highly recommended that you have third party liability insurance. (see useful links below and blog tab)
Sundays Rides
All Sunday rides start from outside Dave Mellor Cycles on the Frankwell roundabout and are more relaxed than Friday rides. Unless stated otherwise in news or on the Whatsapp group, all rides start at 9:30 every week, come rain or shine but may be cancelled in severe weather conditions such as ice or snow. A ride leader may be appointed who will explain any last minute changes to a ride and welcome new riders. Riders are encouraged to join our Whats-app group for live updates on rides or any schedule changes. Its recommenced that you bring a supply of you favourite mid ride fuel because although there is normally a cafe stop, in some circumstances this may not be possible. The allocated FCC route number may not start at DMC but will be picked up on route shortly after leaving.
Friday Rides
The Friday ride is more challenging than Sunday rides and starts from one of two different locations. On the lane near the water tower across from the bus stop in Bicton Heath (map one) or by the traffic lights near the garden centre and Aldi between Meole Brace and Sutton (map two). The Friday start location alternates each week and any ride changes will be published on the Whatsapp group. Unless stated otherwise in news or on the Whatsapp group, all Friday rides start at 9:30 every week, come rain or shine but may be cancelled in severe weather conditions such as ice or snow via Whatsapp. A ride leader may be appointed who will explain any last minute changes to a ride and welcome new riders. Riders are encouraged to join our WhatsApp group (links below) for live updates on rides or any schedule changes. Its recommenced that you bring a supply of you favourite mid ride fuel because although there is normally a cafe stop, in some circumstances this may not be possible. The allocated FCC route number may not start at one of the two locations but will be picked up on route shortly after leaving.
Group riding etiquette
We encourage all riders to follow where possible a few simple group cycling recommendations to ensure the safety of all riders. Once out of town riders will generally ride in pairs and will rotate round the group frequently providing lots of time to chat to all riders whilst sharing the load in windy conditions. However, occasionally we recommend single file riding in built up areas, heavy traffic conditions and on narrow lanes when there are vehicles waiting to pass. Good communication is key to a great safe ride and we are all expected to point out obstructions, vehicle hazards and use appropriate calls and hand signals.
Useful links
Dave Mellor Cycles
Shropshire Weather
Mid Shropshire Wheelers
Strava
Insurance
Garmin Connect
