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Joining the Club

The Club operates a TWO “Guest Try Ride” scheme. This permits potential new members to see whether SaddleDrunk is right for them. This enables the prospective joiner to understand what the Club expects from them and what they can expect from the Club.

You will need to be a safe and reasonably experienced cyclist who is able to give hand signals to other road users (eg at junctions) and is confident riding in close proximity to others.


Fees

The joining fee is £70 (as of 1st July 2021). The joining fee includes Club membership through until the end of August, a SaddleDrunk CC jersey and the associated benefits. If you join after 1st May, membership will extend to the end of August in the following year.

The annual membership fee is £36. Club Membership applies from 1st September to 31st August. The membership benefits include:-

  • group insurance through British Cycling on Club Rides.
    The Club recommends that all riders to take out their own British Cycling membership for individual liability cover.

  • access to all Club Rides and social events

  • Access to the the Club’s members only Strava group, with weekly leaderboards and ride announcements

  • 10% discount at www.saddledrunk.com

Additionally, the Club has successfully negotiated discounts with a number of suppliers.


How to Join

  1. We gather some details about your past cycling experience. Please complete the membership form. We aim to process the request within 72 hours. The Club is run by volunteers so occasionally we might miss the target. It doesn’t mean that we don’t want you.

  2. You ride us for a couple of trial rides.

  3. Then, if both parties are happy, we’ll invite you to join.