If I wanted to join, what should I do next?
We’ll be pleased to welcome you to the Lakes Road Club – please click here to join via British Cycling's website.
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Please do ask us any other questions you may have via our Contact Us page.
Do I need insurance?
Club Rides – Club runs are peer group rides the Lakes Road Club does not provide Third Party Insurance. We would suggest that you all riders have their own Third…
How do you keep in touch with members?
The website provides up to date information on what’s happening, and a Facebook page, and we also have a email list which is used for intermediate contact, “latest news”, and…
How much does it cost to join the Lakes Road Club?
Membership of the club isn’t expensive: £10 per year for over-18s, £6 for 16-18s, £3 for under 16’s, and £14 for families living at one address. Membership is normally renewable…
Do I have to race?
No! Although the Lakes Road Club has a fine racing heritage, we are not purely a racing club. Many of our members have never raced, whilst others have a racing…
I am a triathlete, will joining a cycling club help?
Definitely! Whilst the Lakes Road Club does not organise triathlon events, some of our members are triathletes who have joined us to improve their cycling skills, especially those from a…
Is everyone else fast? What if I can’t keep up?
Not everyone is fast, and we’re not the kind of club where everyone tries to impress each other with speed. But you do need a certain amount of fitness and…
Do I need to be in the club to come on a club run?
Not at first, we’d want you to be sure that you wanted to join. You’ll be more than welcome as a ‘visitor’ for your first couple of club runs. The…