Rides
The Manukau Veterans Cycle Club holds organised group rides on Sundays.
Our rides are best suited to road bikes, e-bikes, and TT bikes
Come for a ride and see how we roll:
You can try out our Sunday group rides on two occasions before becoming a member. You’ll be asked to fill in a Visitor’s Form before going riding.
Email our friendly Membership Secretary for details
Home Rides:
Our regular rides depart from Karaka War Memorial Community Hall each Sunday at 8.00am (excluding away rides) where there is free parking and toilet facilities.
Riders stay on for tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat afterwards. $ 3 is payable per ride to cover hall hireage and refreshments.
Our regular rides which leave from the hall have different routes each week. A sample of these rides for the 3 variable distances are below. This gives you a good idea of the areas we head out to. If you would like to join us, it’s best to email or phone a club member before the ride so we can ensure our current members are there to support you on the day.
65 KM
56 KM
34 KM
Full ride schedules and route maps are available to financial members via the Members Area of this website.
MVCC wellness basics:
If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend club rides or events
Away Rides:
We frequently organise away rides for members (e.g Clevedon, Onewhero, Port Waikato, Te Kauwhata, Rangiriri, Tuakau), which are usually followed by a shared barbeque or cafe lunch. Great fun!
Distance guidelines:
| Long ride | typically 60 km to 70 km For experienced riders, including some moderate to hard climbs. |
| Medium ride | typically 45 km to 55 km For recreational riders looking to maintain or raise their fitness level. |
| Leisure ride | typically 30 km to 40 km For beginners or anyone wanting a cruisy ride. |
The basics:
These items are the responsibility of each individual rider:
- Prepare for a bunch ride
- Carry sufficient food and drink
- Be able to change punctures
- Ensure bike mechanical fitness
- Select which group to ride with
- Be on time for your particular group’s departure
- Know the route you wish to ride on the day
- Help any other rider who is struggling
Check out our Ride Skills page for some awesome video content.