Rides
The Manukau Veterans Cycle Club holds organised group rides on Sundays.
Our rides are best suited to road bikes and e-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 and pay the $ 3 ride fee before going riding.
Email our friendly Membership Secretary for details.
Home Rides:
Our regular rides depart from a community hall 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.
The ride schedule and route maps are available to 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, 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. |
Pace guidelines:
| Fast pace | typically 26 to 29 km/hr |
| Medium pace | typically 20 to 22 km/hr |
| Leisure pace | typically 18 to 21 km/hr |
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.