Reliability Rides
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Reliability rides are traditional early season non-competitive training events without any frills. Traditionally, reliability trials kept cyclists busy during the off season.
All Reliability Rides typically have time bands to suit your pace with certificates awarded to riders completing within their selected time band.
At signing-on, you decide how long it will take you to ride around the course, and if you complete the event within your chosen time band, you receive a certificate. Some of the rides are route-marked, others will provide you with a route sheet to navigate yourself around the course.
They also don't offer minimum standards that Sportives do; including 100% signed route, feedstops, timing and support. It is up to the participants to navigate the course and be self sufficient.
They are great for early season training!
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10/01/2010, Dartford, Kent
The WKRC reliability trial is the first of six events run by various cycling clubs aimed at helping to build up your cycling fitness and mileage base and is a great opportunity to stretch the legs after Christmas and New year. Two route options are available of 48 miles and 29 miles both of which follow quiet country lanes through Kent. A great range of tasty refreshments will be available afterwards at the event HQ. The event raises money for three charities.
Certificates at the end showing you completed within your stated time. For 29 miler 2.5hrs starting between 10 and 11am.The 48 miler 3, 3.5 and 4rhs and starting between 9 and 10am - slower riders should aim for 9am start.NEW IMPROVED ROUTES.
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24/01/2010, Horton Kirby, Kent
North Kent base early season reliability trail promoted by Cycle Club Bexley. A choice of 27 or 48 mile routes, each with a choice of target times. Starting from 08:00hrs. £5 entry fee. 100 Riders maximum, entry on day. groups to leave at 5 min intervals. Route details available on day. 100K starting from 09:00hrs 50k starting from 10:00hrs.
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24/01/2010, Norwich, Suffolk
50 mile reliability ride organised by Norwich CC. Depart at 8.30 and 9.00 Finish with refreshments 12.30 at Lavare Park Catton
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24/01/2010, Chilterns
The Harp Hilly Hundred Reliability Trial is the first event in the Chiltern Classics series. Recognised as one of the harder reliability trials in the area, because of the unrelenting terrain through the Chilterns. The full route is 100 kms with a shorter option of 50 kms for those who dont feel they are fit enough for the full distance. Riders can choose one of three times to complete the 100km distance, with average speeds corresponding to 18.5mph, 15.5mph or 13mph depending on the time selected to complete the ride in
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31/01/2010, Sudbury, Suffolk
A Suffolk based early season reliability trial promoted by CC Sudbury. A choice of 27 or 48 mile routes, each with a choice of target times. Route maps and sheets given to every rider on the day. Entry fee includes refreshments. Test your body and your bike after over indulging during the festive season. Two course lengths – Two target times. You pick the one that challenges you. 27 or 48 miles.
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31/01/2010, South Milford, West Yorkshire
Seacroft Wheelers present the first in the "Rons Reliable Five" series of reliability trials designed to help local cyclists build fitness for the coming season. Choice of 80km and 50km routes. In support of the Cyclists Defence Fund. Certificate to all finishers. This is the first in the ‘Ron’s Reliable Five’ series of reliability rides. Complete the longer option of all five rides to receive a Ron Kitching medal.
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31/01/2010, Kingswinford, West Midlands
The first of a number of local reliability rides, this one starts in Kingswinford heads to Bridgnorth, over the River Severn and then follows the B4363 to Kinlet where the direction changes for a return route through Bewdley, a climb to Trimpley then back to the headquarters.
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31/01/2010, Lubenham
On Sunday 31st January, Welland Valley CC hold their first event of the new season, the club reliability trial. There are routes, to be ridden at the riders own pace, not raced, over 50kms, 100kms and a 10 mile, designed for family rides. This event is open to all, but riders must wear a crash helmet.
The headquarters is at Lubenham Village Hall, nr Market Harborough, Leicestershire The HQ will be open from 8.00am and the first riders will be leaving at 9.00am. All riders must be back to the headquarters by 3.30pm.
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31/01/2010, Ickenham, Middlesex
The start and finish is from the Ickenham Guide Hut in Community Close in Ickenham and the route travels out towards High Wycombe; Paul Doel at The Bike Shop, North Harrow can explain. 100km or 60 miles in old money.
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06/02/2010, Hartlebury, Worcestershire
The Beacon RCCs Snowdrop and Sunrise Express Audaxes are now well established on the Audax calendar, attracting upto 200 participants each year. The events run clockwise or anticlockwise from the north Worcestershire down towards the Vale of Evesham. The audax takes in a variety of country lanes through rural countryside. The event uses two cafes en-route where you can purchase food. Free grub is available back at the HQ when you return to Hartlebury. In the event of icy conditions, a gritted alternative route is available.
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07/02/2010, North Rigton, Leeds, Yorkshire
Harrogate Nova CC present the second in the "Rons Reliable Five" series of reliability trials designed to help local cyclists build fitness for the coming season. Choice of 80km and 50km routes. Complete the longer option of all five rides inside the qualifying time to receive a Ron Kitching medal.
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07/02/2010, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds, Sufflok
Rolling roads of Suffolk with a choice of two routes: 55 miles and 40 miles. Four average speed categories: 18, 15, 13 & 11 mph. Certificates to all qualifiers. Entry fee £4
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07/02/2010, Halstead, Kent
A traditional reliabilty ride run by the Old Portlians. A great no frills event with two fantastic routes, 100km and 60km. Challenging 100 and 60 Km Reliability Ride through Kent, taking in the Ashdown Forest. Entry on the day £5.00 . Cakes and hot drinks at start/finish.
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07/02/2010, East Hanningfield. Essex
Good old fashioned reliability ride with 62 miles and 25 miles to get some early season training in.
Entry on-the-line only. Start time: 100km from 09.00hrs,40km 09.30hrs
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07/02/2010, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
This third reliability trial of the series starts and finishes at the Hemel Hempstead CC clubhouse in Nash Mills recreation centre, near Kings Langley, Hemel Hempstead. (location map) The route travels out through Chesham, Wendover and Chinnor returning through Speen, Gt. Missenden, Chesham, Kings Langley and back to the club house with refreshments. It is a hilly circuit climbing some of the well-known Chiltern Hills of Chinnor and the notorious 1 in 4, Small Dean Lane, a killer but mercifully short, also Frith Hill is included in the route. The 50 km route option turns short of Wendover returning through Chesham
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07/02/2010, Worcester
NEW HQ - RUSHWICK VILLAGE HALL, Sign on from 8.45am, Start at 9:30am, Rushwick- Tenbury Wells - Rushwick, Distance 50 miles, further details Tel 07971 190872
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07/02/2010, Wigston, Leicestershire
Ride 70mls or 47mls through undulating Leicestershire countryside. On the 70mls mile option there will be a tea van stop (optional) and both rides will stop at Gilmorton for registration where refreshments will be on sale. Headquarters will close at 15.15 (promptly). This event has been run for a good number of years and attracts most of the local touring and racing fraternity and is very popular. This year 2010, we are running a 20mls ride for those who are either new to the sport or are recreational cyclists, wishing to participate in an organised ride. The ride will be mainly on minor roads which will be fairly easy riding.
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14/02/2010, Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Popular undulating event with 3 groups, Gold/Silver/Bronze times & Certificates. Plenty of free parking, with pre and post ride drinks and food included in the entry fee.
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14/02/2010, Denham Country Park, Buckinghamshire
A slight relief from the previous hilly weeks as you will be delighted with this attractive undulating route. This event starts at the Denham Country Club and travels out to the Thames valley and at Marlow goes south on a fast flattish section through Windsor returning to Denham. 100km and 50km.
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14/02/2010, Leathley Bridge, Leeds, Yorkshire
This is a great ride for an early season challenge and to see how the racing legs have faired over the Christmas and new year break. 80km and 50km. Refreshments Available
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14/02/2010, Falkland, Scotland
Fife Century Road Club are planning to hold the 2010 Reliability Trials based on previous runs detailed below. ALL WELCOME. Signing on from 9 am. Runs will leave Falkland Village Hall from 9:30. The 63 mile run could be divided into a number of groups according to ability. NB These will start at 09:30 Signing-on for trials will be open from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. and certificates awarded to all who finish. Entry fee is £5 (£2 for under 12s) and includes soup, stovies, sandwiches and full spread of home baking with tea/coffee/squash.
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21/02/2010, Harley Hall Milton Keynes
N.B.R.C present the 3rd edition which has proved popular for local riders seeking confirmation of early season fitness. Distance is just over 50 miles, 3575ft climbing.
18 climbs 4 over 15% including local hill climb courses Bow Brickhill (used by the Milkrace) and 3 Locks. Never more than 10 miles from HQ. Event sign posted and Timed by Race Timing Systems.
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21/02/2010, Otley, Yorkshire
Otley Ride back on YRCs Andy Bairsto is now organising the event! Its that time of year again already, its what weve all been waiting for. Complete all five and you will get an award! 100km and 50km routes.
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21/02/2010, Bromsgrove - Broadway
Bromsgrove - Broadway - Bronsgrove; Approx 50 miles; HQ at the Scout Hut, Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove; Parking at HQ & in Sanders Park; Enter/sign on at the start/HQ, Entry Fee £2; Refreshments available at HQ at start & finish
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21/02/2010, Ickenham, Middlesex
The fifth event starts at the Ickenham Guide Hut and travels out to Bledlow Ridge & Cryers Hill. 100km and 60km
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21/02/2010, Birstall, Leicester
Choice of 3 distances - The Sore Legs 50 mls, the Leg Breaker 65 mls, or the Crippler 80 mls Reliability Trials. All routes take the same outwards hilly route, but then split. The Leg Breaker is the same route as the Sore Legs, but has an extra 15mls in the middle. The Crippler deviates totally after 28 mls and pulls in another two hard hills as well as the extra distance. The time limits are not onerous and allow time for a short cafe stop to warm up en-route. The routes are in the very quiet lanes to the north east of our clubroom HQ. All succesful finishers are awarded a Certificate. Teas etc. are available at the HQ as is free car parking. A bargain at only £3. There are no route arrows, or sag wagon - you are given a detailed route sheet and are challenged to make your own way around the rides.
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21/02/2010, Hereford, Herefordshire
This ride is a nice rolling 53 mile route which will be route marked, the entry fee is £5 and £1 of this will be donated to St Michaels Hospice. The event will be staged from Climb-On-Bikes shop in Hereford and the signing-on will be from 9.0am to 9.30am, the order of the day will be that you may start the ride anytime between 9.30am to 10am. At the finish there will be refreshments which are included in the entry , i.e. tea, coffee, cakes etc.
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28/02/2010, Diss, Norfolk
100km Reliability Trial, start/finish at World Horse Welfare,Hall Farm,Snetterton, Norfolk (Cafe open from 09.30). Start at 10.00.
50km Reliability Trial, start/finish at World Horse Welfare,Hall Farm,Snetterton, Norfolk (Cafe open from 09.30). Start at 10.30.
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07/03/2010, North West Kent
Starting in Knockholt Village Hall the 107km ride offers a circular route passing through Penshurst, Groombridge, Frant, Lamberhurst, Goudhurst, Marden, Wateringbury, Wrotham and Otford. The route is quite challenging, rarely flat and tackles in a number of climbs on route including Fordcombe Hill, Goudhurst (featured as a King Of The Mountains check point in 2007 Tour de France), Linton Hill, Mereworth and Star Hill. A refreshment stop is offered at just over half distance at Stile Bridge (Linton). Continue via Yalding, Nettlestead, Wateringbury (A26), Mereworth, Borough Green and Pilgrims way back to Knockholt. As always hot drinks, cakes etc will be available at the finish. The 64km ride is out via Pilgrims way, Wrotham, Mereworth, Wateringbury and Linton to Stile Bridge and return as the last third of the 110km course.
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07/03/2010, Edlesborough, Bucks.
This is the sixth and last event of the Chiltern Classics Reliability Rides for 2008. The route commences from the village hall in Edlesborough and travels through Slapton, Wing, Stewkley and out to Swanbourne (tea room open) where the route turns to meander through the attractive Buckinghamshire lanes past Cublington, Wingrave, Marsworth and onto Aldbury up the infamous but thankfully short Toms Hill and onto Nettleden towards Redbourn where the route turns again through some hilly bits to Flamstead, Studham, Gaddesden Row, Dagnell and back home to Edlesborough. The 40 miler is available and includes good ole Toms Hill; the route is 95% country lanes. 100km and 65km.
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07/03/2010, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
Two great routes of 65 miles and 30 miles on quiet North Yorkshire lanes and cycle paths. Fifth and last event in the Rons Reliable Five series of rides for 2009. Refreshments Available and Large Car-park.
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14/03/2010, Longwick, Buckinghamshire
A 60 mile reliability ride starting in Longwick close to Princess Risborough in Buckinghamshire. The route is a great taster of VC10s Cyclosportive on 18th April 2010. The route takes in some of the best cycling roads in South Buckinghamshire. There will be full route signing and gps files available. Cost is £5.00 which includes a 800ml bottle and a sample of Torqs Recovery Drink on your return.
The HQ is at Longwick School with plenty of parking and full facilities. Catering will also be available on your return in the Velo Cafe.
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14/03/2010, Evesham, Worcestershire
For those who havent done this before, please be aware that this is a run without a mid point coffee stop. Start time is 9.00 am. Route cards will be available. Entry on day. £2.00 entry fee for members (Certificate for members who complete the ride in under 4 hours) £2.00 for non members.
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05/04/2010, Fairlop Waters Country Park, Essex
Following on from the success of last years sell-out event, London Phoenix invites you to our 3rd Easter Classic - Easter Monday, 5th April 2010. There are two routes on offer - 112km and 54km - with fast times expected for those with the legs, but which are also ideal for those looking to try a longer ride for the first time, or to get back into the saddle!
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