SPRING CLASSICS (Reliability Rides)

What is a Reliability Ride?

Reliability rides provide late winter (Jan-Mar) training rides where the object is to build base fitness in preparation for the more demanding riding that will follow when the weather improves. In today’s world of Sportives they are enjoyed by more than just competitive cyclists. Riders are self-supporting, routes are not signed and there are no organised stops on route. The rides are not races, they're typically tough challenges and involve riding on the open roads.

Traditionally, these events were held over 100 miles. Riders were required to state a completion time and to arrive at the check points and back at the HQ at their stated time. Failure resulted in no certificate. Today these rides are a less testing 100km and the time challenge is no longer strictly imposed. Medals are replaced by simple pride, recognition from your peers and some well earned refreshments!

Sign up now! Most have limited places (max 200) and often sell out before the day. Some may have entries on the day, but no guarantee.

Westerley Winter Warmer - 110km, 61 & 44km

HQ - Scout Hut, Chalfont St Giles
Date: 26th January 2025 [Note: change of date due to weather]
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Finsbury Park CC Reliability Ride - 100km & 50km

HQ - Cricket Club, Potters Bar, EN6 1QE
Date: 9th February 2025
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Verulam Reliability Ride - 105km and 66km

HQ - Parish Centre, Redbourn
Date: 23rd February 2025
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Hemel Hempstead CC - 100km & 50km

HQ - Hemel Hempstead CC Clubroom, Nash Mills
Date: 2nd March 2025
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Luton CC Reliability Ride - 108km & 44km

HQ - Memorial Hall, Edlesborough
Date: 9th March 2025
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Berkhamsted CC - 107km and 61km

HQ - Church Farm Cafe, Aldbury.
Date: 16th March 2025
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