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Welcome to leisure cycling in the Belfast area
 We
are a local group of the Cyclists'
Touring Club, which campaigns for and provides information and
services to cyclists. There is similar local group based in Dublin
and about 60 further groups throughout Great Britain. Our group
has about 300 members in Northern Ireland most of whom live in the
Greater Belfast area. The cycling activities most likely to be suitable
for an initial contact are :-
Typically 10 to 20 cyclists take part in these rides which depart about
10:00 am (09:30 from May to September) from one of four points around
Belfast. They normally travel at a leisurely speed on minor roads
covering a distance of 40 to 60 miles, returning to Belfast at 5:00 pm
(winter) to 7:00 pm (summer). The riders stop for about an hour
for a packed lunch in a field or under cover. In summer we stop
again for afternoon tea. Given a reasonable level of cycling
fitness these rides can be regarded as of a social rather than a
sporting nature. A number of longer distance rides take place
during the summer.
Wednesday and Saturday Rides
The Wednesday Wobbly Wheelers meet regularly for a variety of
all day rides. These frequently use train travel to access a wider
range of countryside and, are normally organised about a week
ahead. Details of the meeting arrangements and destination of next
ride are available from Billy McCormick
or Victor Douglas. Occasional Saturday rides are held during
the summer. 
These more arduous rides, which follow a predetermined route in a given
time, are held four times per year. They are supported by our
faster Sunday riders and a number visiting entrants.
This consists of a series of slide shows held on alternate Thursdays at
8:00 pm from October to April at St. Nicholas Parish Church Halls, 2-4
Cadogan Park, Lisburn Road, Belfast.
We hope you find some of these activities are suitable for
you. If not, any suggestions are welcome. We look forward to
meeting you and hope you gain much enjoyment from cycling
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