About Us.
Ramblers Cycling Club is one of New Zealand’s largest & oldest cycling clubs with roots dating back to the 1890s.
We have more than 150 members from all over Hawke’s Bay.
Ramblers Cycling Club races cater for almost any ability with seven grades (A-G) so people can ride with others of similar ability & fitness.
Our weekly Saturday club races operate year-round, rain or shine & often attract more than 80 riders. Ramblers have a great reputation for running successful events. We have road traffic management for all our races for the safety of our riders.
Take a look at our varied race program including road races, time trials, and criteriums & mini-tours.
Visitors are especially welcome. No need to book, just come along to the next club race we would love to see you there!
Ramblers Cycling Club also runs major events each year and sometimes runs national events.
Please contact us for information about training, coaching & racing. You can also contact some on the committee or any of our sub-committees.
Ramblers Cycling Club Grading
Need guidance around which grade you should enter?
NOTE: When you ride in a group it’s normally 30% less power required than riding by yourself for the speed indicated.
Below is an estimate of average speeds for each grade, and a range that they usually range between. If you need any more assistance, please email admin@ramblers.co.nz to ask for more information.
A Grade: 38km/h (between 36 – 41km/h)
B Grade: 36km/h (between 35 – 40km/h)
C Grade: 34km/h (between 32 – 37km/h)
D Grade: 32km/h (between 30 – 33km/h)
E Grade: 27km/h (between 25 – 30 km/h)
F Grade: 25km/h (between 20 – 27km/h)
G Grade: is Captains Grade - Captains Grade - a controlled ride to teach beginners and kids how to ride in a bunch, rotating and good etiquette etc. The last few Km are for them to battle out for a winner. Lots of fun and encouragement from a mentor rider.
Electric Bike Grade:
28km/hr - Plus
Ramblers Social Rides and Training Rides. All social rides and training rides are not part of the official Ramblers cycling club events. All registered members of the Rambler's Cycling Club, including all social and training riders who may not be officially registered as members are aware that cycling carries with it some degree of risk both to person and property however, knowing the risk all riders express a desire to register and participate in cycling (whether in groups or as individuals) and in doing so: •Personally agree to assume the risk of injury or damage while participating in cycling. • Agree to abide by any and all instructions given to them by traffic management, marshalls and club admimstcators and they indemnify the club and its administrators and any traffic management against any claims, losses or damages they may have or assert and against any costs including medical fees they may personaUy incur as a result of any accident, loss or damage. • Confirm that in undertaking any cycling activity including racing each rider is physically fit and has no conditions or injuries, allergies, ailments or disease that could be affected by the cycling activity
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