Group Cycling Rides in Hampshire

We also do :

• off-road rides
• monthly Saturday road rides from Veloline’s shop (20-30 miles)
• irregular Friday morning café ride option for women (around 20 miles), if you are interested in these women specific rides please contact chair@altoncyclingclub.org
• cycling holidays / tours

Where we meet

All rides start from The Butts, Alton, at 9:00am unless explicitly stated otherwise (in the rides table). You can find The Butts meeting point at what3words.com/reclining.sailor.threaded.

Before you ride

Please read and follow our RIDE ETIQUETTE guidelines for a few helpful tips for riding in a group.
If you’re aged between 16 and 18, we have additional guidance available here.

If you are unsure about whether you can ride the distance or speed, please get in touch to chat this through, and check whether other cycling groups might be more suitable for you: https://www.cyclealton.co.uk/go-cycling.

If it’s wet, please fit mudguards for your own comfort and to keep your fellow riders less covered in mud!

Insurance

We recommend that members join either British Cycling or Cycling UK, as both organisations offer third-party liability insurance for riders, along with extra discounts and member benefits.

Stay updated

We use a WhatsApp group to keep riders updated about routes, timings and any last-minute changes, especially during winter or bad weather.
In winter, ride leaders may find it useful to check county council salted road maps when planning routes: Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex. After heavy rain, it is also worth checking the Government’s Flood Service website before heading out.