{"id":5770,"date":"2026-07-29T10:04:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/cycling-club-events\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T16:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T16:45:12","slug":"cycling-club-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/cycling-club-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling Club Events"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cycling events<\/span>

Ride goals that give the season shape without taking the fun out of training.<\/h1>

The calendar includes social challenges, skills days, supported sportives and member events for different levels of experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Spring opener<\/h3>

A supported return to longer road miles.<\/p><\/article>

Hill skills day<\/h3>

Climbing rhythm and descending confidence.<\/p><\/article>

Summer sportive<\/h3>

Multiple distance options with feed support.<\/p><\/article>

Autumn social challenge<\/h3>

Team mileage and a relaxed club finish.<\/p><\/article><\/div>

Register your interest<\/a>Prepare with club rides<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Featured events<\/span>

Choose a challenge based on distance, terrain and support.<\/h2><\/header>
01<\/span>Social challenge<\/span>

Coast Loop<\/h3>

65 km<\/p>

Steady roads with two supported stops.<\/p>\n<\/div>

May<\/p><\/div><\/article>

02<\/span>Skills event<\/span>

Climb Camp<\/h3>

Two days<\/p>

Skills, pacing and controlled hill repeats.<\/p>\n<\/div>

June<\/p><\/div><\/article>

03<\/span>Endurance<\/span>

Club Century<\/h3>

100 miles<\/p>

A fully supported endurance target.<\/p>\n<\/div>

August<\/p><\/div><\/article>

04<\/span>Community<\/span>

Night Lights Ride<\/h3>

30 km<\/p>

A social evening route with visibility checks.<\/p>\n<\/div>

October<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Event preparation<\/span>

A simple build-up makes event day more enjoyable.<\/h2><\/header>
01<\/span>

Choose the distance<\/h3>

Match the challenge to current riding<\/p>

Use recent weekly volume as the guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

02<\/span>

Build gradually<\/h3>

Add distance across several weeks<\/p>

Avoid sudden jumps before the event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

03<\/span>

Practise fuelling<\/h3>

Test food and drink during training<\/p>

Nothing new is introduced on event day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

04<\/span>

Complete the briefing<\/h3>

Review route, kit and support points<\/p>

Start prepared and ride within the plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Event atmosphere<\/span>

Preparation, shared miles and finish-line moments bring the calendar together.<\/h2><\/header>
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Road event<\/strong>Club riders working together<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Event coverage<\/strong>Stories and images from the route<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Group preparation<\/strong>Members preparing before the start<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Leader briefing<\/strong>Final route and safety notes<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Event support<\/span>

Clear planning reduces uncertainty on the day.<\/h2><\/header>

4<\/h3>

Season highlights<\/p>

A balanced calendar across the year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

3<\/h3>

Distance options<\/p>

Social, standard and endurance routes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

6<\/h3>

Support points<\/p>

Across the longest club event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

100%<\/h3>

Route briefing<\/p>

Shared before every organised start.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Choose a goal for the season<\/span>

Join an event, volunteer at a support point or use the calendar to shape your training.<\/h2>
Ask about events<\/a>View memberships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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