Women are warmly welcomed at VCJ Oxford, and we’re dedicated to building a more diverse peloton—starting by encouraging more women to ride with us.  Whatever your motivation is, whether it’s  getting fitter, cycling further, increasing your self confidence, meeting new people, or riding a sportive, VCJ has many experienced riders and we can support you, whatever your needs.

 

Women-only rides
We have monthly, ‘women-only' rides between 50-100km.  ​

• When: One Saturday of every month - contact us or join up for dates

• Meet : 9am opposite the Sheldonian Theatre in Broad Street, Oxford.

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What you need to bring: 

• a road bike

• padded shorts 

• a filled water bottle

• a healthy snack e.g. banana or a slice of malt loaf

• a waterproof coat, if the weather looks wet (please check the weather forecast)

• a spare inner tube

• a small pump

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What to expect?  We meet and gather everyone together.  At 9am we will head out to find some quieter roads and if there are less experienced people we will do a short group riding skills session to help build road confidence and ensure safety when riding in a group.  Then we will head out on as quiet roads as we can find to the countryside.  We will go somewhere nice for a coffee stop mid-ride before heading back home.

Q. Is there a coffee stop?

A. Yes, there will be a short coffee stop on these rides.

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Q. How long will it take?

A. These rides are  up to 3-4 hours, and we will ride approximately 50-100 km.

 

Q. How big will the group be?

A. We keep these groups small and bespoke.  Groups are up to 6 riders.

 

Q. What to do if you want to come along?

A. Just let us know and we can look out for you.  If you want to come along with a friend that’s fine, we will show you the ropes.  So now you just need to free yourself up for afew hours to come along.  We’d love  you to join us!

 

Q. What if you like road cycling and want to do more?

A. If you have tried a couple of these sessions and think that ‘this is your thing’, then chat to a ride leader about joining a mixed ride or a longer women’s-only ride.  You will also need to become a member - this will give you member only access the VCJ Community including details of upcoming rides. 

If you’d like to try then let us know by contacting us here.  We’d love to see you on a ride!