Interested in joining Swansea Wheelers?


Hi. The club is always on the lookout for new members and will always try to accomodate you on a ride. Here at Swansea Wheelers we encourage potential members to come along and try a few rides and/or club nights to see if the club is right for you.

"It may seem crazy but Winter is actually the best time to join a cycling club, and you just adapt to the weather..."

We are particularly keen to attract new members during the Winter months (November to February) as this is when the standard Club Run is most manageable plus it gives you the best chance of being truly fit for the Summer rides. If you are a little uncertain about what to expect here are three scenarios that may help you:

I regularly cycle 30/40 miles or more

Fantastic. If you are a regular 30/40 miler and comfortable with the pace of a standard club run (average.15mph) then feel free to come along on any Sunday. We always operate a no-drop policy so there is no danger of you being abandoned in the middle of nowhere. The club meets outside the Plough and Harrow pub, Church Road, Llansamlet, leaving at 9am (April-Sept) and 9.30am (during Winter). [ click here for map ]

I dont know about club cycling but I can ride a steady 20+ miles

Great. Assuming that you know your way around a little and are comfortable cycling on your own as well, then why not tag along on a Sunday and just ride ten or fifteen miles out with us before turning around. Although we cant garauntee it we do often have other club members turning around early for a variety of reasons so you may not be on your own.
In addition to this, on the second Sunday of every month we will also try to incorporate a shorter ride for newcomers. Download our Introductory Ride fact sheet on the right, it is out of date but will give you an idea of what to bring etc and then drop us a line. Contact Phil John (contact on left).

I was hoping for something a bit easier?

Never mind. We may not be the club for you just yet, but you could try the Cyclists Touring Club who are an excellent organisation and help novice riders get into cycling with advice and more leisurely rides. Contact the Swansea CTC via our link on the right, or via www.ctc.org.uk.

NB: You may also find us on facebook - although please bear with us as we may be changing our presence there to a different type of 'page' which will give us more functionality. Remember, we are always looking for new members so if you are interested, then get in touch!.