After several requests, mostly from ‘would-be’ members, we decided to offer a ride for those who aspire to ride with the club rides, but don’t quite have the fitness, endurance or speed quite yet.

In 2025 we started offering a ride on a Saturday morning 9am which covered somewhere between 20 and 30km, at a speed of 12-13mph. We now offer two rides – Saturday morning at 9am (remains at 20-30km distance, same speed) and Sunday mornings as a transitional ride to longer rides. The Sunday dev group covers around 50km, and follows the ‘Sunday club run short’ route you can find on the calendar for Sundays.

The Dev rides are ideal for those who want to join SNCC/Club rides but need to build up their fitness. It could also suit those who want to build their confidence, or are recovering from injury or are experienced riders but not used to riding in a group. We will practice riding in a group, go over good practice and things to be aware of. It also is an excellent introduction into the club.

If you are new to the club, you can join one development ride as a try out, after which we will ask you to join SNCC if you’d like to come out again (for insurance purposes this is essential).

We now ride all year round on Saturdays at 9am from the market square, and Sundays 8:45. The Saturday route will be announced in the Development Ride whatsapp group.

Please email web@stneotscycling.club  if you’d like to attend or know someone who would, and/or if you are a member of SNCC,  join the Development Ride WhatsApp group.