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The Hayfield Hub website is run by local mountain bikers. The initial idea for this
web site came from cyclists who were trying to fit rides into hectic lives. The forum gives us a hub to communicate about rides (and other
cycling related issues) whilst juggling other commitments.
The weekly Wednesday night club rides are usually about 2-3 hours long. We meet in The Royal car-park at 7.30pm – come along and join us, you
will be very welcome! Route choices are either discussed on the forum beforehand or at the start of the ride. The route choices are made
with consideration of the weather, the number of riders out, and their fitness levels. The overall pace is dictated by the slowest
(be that up-hill or down!) with faster riders waiting for regular head-counts. If there are enough riders, there may be two groups
(a faster, longer route or a shorter, slower one) depending on the requests of who’s out.
These rides are social rides that always end at the pub (with many choosing to go inside to rehydrate)!
Hayfield Hub also organises events: these range from 1 km hill-climb time-trials to 12 hour endurance epics.
Please see the Events page for more details.
The Hayfield Hub club ride code:
10 minute rule
We have a ‘10 minute rule' of waiting for riders who are running late, but need to leave promptly as it is not fair on every one else.
So make sure you and your equipment are ready in good time.
Getting a gate
The first rider to a gate 'gets the gate'; they hold it open for everyone else, counts them through, and then re-joins the group again at the
back. The last rider is then their responsibility and they ride with them to the next gate or junction, where some else has 'got-the-gate'.
No helmet, no ride.
What you do when you are riding on your own is your own business, but we do not want to have to scrape you up and
carry you off the hillside un-necessarily!
It's free
It is free to ride with Hayfield Hub; there are no joining fees or subs; and everyone (over 18) is welcome.
Respect
Riders will also need to obey the rules of the Highway Code and be respectful to the countryside, club members and others.
Disclaimer
Hayfield Hub is a non-profit organisation and is run on a very small budget. Therefore, Hayfield Hub has no insurance and all riders do
so at their own risk. If you ride with Hayfield Hub, you take sole responsibility for yourself, your equipment and your actions. The
organisers cannot be held liable for any injury, loss or damage. You need to ride within your own ability, and ensure that your equipment
is appropriate.
So, come and join us for a technical, sociable, safe and enjoyable ride in the dark peak.
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