Velo Moira Cycling Club

Velo Moira is a friendly, social road cycling club based in Moira, Leicestershire. We are a group of like minded cyclists who enjoy riding as a group.

Velo Moira aims to provide a very welcoming, safe, and enjoyable cycling environment.

Our club ethos is 'nobody is left behind.' New members are always welcome to join us, with no obligation to join the club straight away.

The club expects riders to be able to maintain an average of around 13/14 mph over a distance of 40 miles for the saturday rides, and 16+ mph for the sunday rides.

Contact details

Our activities

Audax/Sportive road rides
Leisure/Touring rides

About us

Velo Moira is welcoming of all cyclists with our current membership including a wide range of ages and a growing number of female riders. For more information about joining VM see our Membership Information page, where you will find an application form. 

Our Saturday social ride attracts the most VM members as we usually put out three groups of riders catering for all abilities. There is normally a longer tempo ride on a Sunday, and in true cycling tradition all weekend rides include a café stop for coffee and cake.  More details on our weekly rides can be found on our FB page.

We meet at 0815 for an 0830 depart from the Moira Furnace car park.. Each group has a nominated Ride Leader who is responsible for the route and maintaining the pace to suit the ability of the group as a whole. We allocate the groups in advance and keep the group sizes to around 8 which we have found adds to the safety and enjoyment of all riders.  

We also have occasional social evenings where members can meet up to have something to eat and a drink (or two) and discuss all things cycling related! 

Information about the group rides

Club Rides

We currently have  rides on a Saturday and Sunday with the Saturday ride being a more sociable ride. All VM  rides are ridden to the pace directed by the Ride Leader. The group may be split according to numbers and ability. A few noteworthy points about our rides are:

  • All rides will have a nominated Ride Leader who is an experienced cyclist and is responsible for rider safety, group discipline and maintaining the pace to suit the group.
  • New members are welcome to ride with us up to a maximum of three rides, then we must ask that you become a member; for more information see our Membership page.
  • All rides will start at the specified time, so it is advised to arrive at least 15 minutes before this time so that organising groups and any other pre-ride safety briefing can take place with everybody there.
  • The first rule of all VM rides is that no-one is left behind. Please also see our Code of Conduct page.

  • Club rides may be cancelled if riding conditions are deemed to be unsafe by club officials, such as in icy conditions. Ride cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page, usually at least 1 hour before the ride start time.

    All rides start from Moira furnace car park.

    Location https://maps.app.goo.gl/VfnbTN1cffzzmrPj6

Summer Club Rides

Saturday Morning

  • Time: 8.15 am muster for  8:30 am depart prompt.
  • Ride details: A 40 - 50 mile ride through the lanes, aiming to be back by mid-day with a cafe stop en-route. May be split into groups according to ability if enough riders attend. This is a recommended ride for newer riders and those wishing to improve. We do ask however, that new riders are able to maintain an average of around 13/14 mph over a distance of 40 miles. 

Sunday Morning

  • Time: 8.15 am muster for  8:30 am depart
  • Ride details: A 50 - 60 mile tempo ride with a 16mph + average with a cafe stop. A recommended ride for competent/more experienced  riders.
  • Mid-week tempo rides
  • ​From: The Wheel, Furnace Lane, Moira. DE12 6AT
  • usually 6pm in the summer 

  • These are ad-hoc rides, details are circulated on our WhatsApp page.

    Winter Club Rides 

  • All winter rides will be dependent on weather conditions to keep riders safe and may be cancelled 1 hour before the ride starting and will be posted on our Facebook site and WhatsApp. 
  • *Mudguards and lights to be fitted*

  • (available from Pickerings bikes in Measham)

    Saturday Morning

  • Time: 8:15 am meet, depart 8.30 am

  • Ride details:  A 40 - 50 mile ride through the lanes, aiming to be back by mid-day with a cafe stop en-route. May be split into groups according to ability if enough riders attend.  A recommended ride for newer riders and those wishing to improve. We do ask however, that new riders are able to maintain an average speed of 13/14mph over a  40 mile ride.

    Sunday Morning

  • Time: 8:15 am meet, depart 8.30 am
  • Ride details: A 40 - 50 miles tempo ride with a 16mph + average with a cafe stop. A recommended ride for more competent/stronger riders.
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