Club Rides

The Club rides are taken by volunteers - members of the Club who would like to share their passion with others.

Our Ladies' and Beginner's rides are open to the public, but we encourage people to support the Club by taking out a membership once they have established that they'd like to continue participating in our rides.  Our Intermediate and Advanced rides, as well as our Track and Crit Training sessions require you to be a member, due to the duty of care requirements.

Membership gives you personal insurance coverage and with licences starting at just $80 for a full year, it makes sense to join.  The Club receives just $15 of the annual licence, which is the smallest annual fee for any Cycling Club in Brisbane.  We think for $15, you get a heck of a lot of value as most of our rides and training sessions are free of charge to members.

We have tried to design a progression path to ensure that all levels of riding are catered to.  If in doubt of your ability, start with the easier ride to ensure your safety and enjoyment and that of the other riders in the group. 

Please take the time to read our Club Ride Code of Conduct and our Bunch Riding Ettiquette guidelines before participating.  Even if you have ridden extensively before, our Club may have slightly different techniques, so please run your eye over it.

If you have questions about any of the rides listed below, please email us at membership@duttoncycles.org.au

LADIES RIDE/RIDE 1 - Sunday 7:00am

An inclusive and supportive ride for women. A safe 10km loop of North Lakes (2 if the group is keen for another lap) followed by coffee with the girls.  This ride is suitable for most fitness levels and most types of bikes.  Experienced female riders are encouraged to attend to share their knowledge and passion with other women.  Supportive male parters and friends and beginner males are also able to join this ride.  Leaves from the Dutton Cycles shop and open to the general public.  This ride is free.

DISTANCE:   10-20km      SPEED:   15-20km/h        PROGRESS TO:    RIDE 2

RIDE 2 - Sunday 6:30am

For males and females starting out in cycling with some degree of fitness.  Suited to road bikes given the speed of the ride.  This ride heads out to Redcliffe and back and riders should have basic bike handling skills and some experience riding in a group.  The Ride Leader will provide guidance and support during the ride to assist with technique.  A great ride to see if cycling is the sport for you or if you are just getting back on the bike this ride will help reignite the passion.  This ride is open to the general public, however for duty of care purposes if you attend more than 3 Beginner Rides, we ask that you take out a Club Membership.  Leaves from the Dutton Cycles Shop.  This ride is free.

DISTANCE:   30-40km      SPEED:   25km/h+         PROGRESS TO:   RIDE 3

DISTANCE:   30-50km      SPEED:   28-30km/h         PROGRESS TO:   RIDE 4

RIDE 4 - Saturday 6:00am

For males and females who have extensive experience in bunch road riding.  This ride varies in course to encompass hills and scenary and depending on numbers will consist of an Advanced A and Advanced B group.  The Advanced A group is faster and generally rides greater distances, encorporting advanced bunch techniques including echelons and group sprints.  The Advanced B Group will ride at a slightly slower pace but tend to cover similar distances.  There is no ride leader for either Advanced A or Advanced B, rather members will take turns in ensuring group cohesion.  For duty of care purposes this ride is only open to Club Members and any person participating in the Advanced group must have attended the Crit Simulation Training Session on a Saturday afternoon.  Leaves from the Dutton Cycles Shop.  This ride is free.

DISTANCE:   50km+        SPEED:   30km/h+         PROGRESS TO:   Racing

TRACK/VELODROME TRAINING - Tuesday 6:30pm

Held at the Caboolture Velodrome within the Centenary Lakes Complex, both track bikes and road bikes welcome, as we run training for both bike types during the night.  Hosted by Club Member and Current World Champion track cyclist Gerrard O’Connell this is a fantastic opportunity to try Track Cycling with the guidance and support of the world's best.  Opportunity for track racing simulation for all ages and abilities.  For duty of care purposes this ride is only open to Club Members.  There is a cost of $5 per person for this training session, which goes to Council for Light Hire and Track Rental.

DISTANCE:   Any        SPEED:   Any         PROGRESS TO:   Track Racing  

RACING TRAINING - Saturday 4:30pm - Winter

This session is designed as an introduction to racing but is also suitable for those wishing to ride in large and fast recreation bunch rides or those just wishing to develop their skills and fitness.  Suitable for road bikes, this training covers both theory and practical in a safe road environment, simulating a crit track.  Hosted by Club Member and Current World Champion track cyclist Gerrard O’Connell and supported by Kurt Dutton, 2004 Elite Men's State Road Champion, this is a great opportunity to learn racing tactics by those who have competed at the top level. For duty of care purposes this ride is only open to Club Members.  This session is free.  Please email us to confirm if this session is running.

DISTANCE:   Any        SPEED:   Any         PROGRESS TO:   Advanced Ride or Racing

TRACK RACING TRAINING - Saturday 4:30pm - Summer

This session is designed to assist people get the most out of Track Racing with simulation events held to get you race ready.  Suitable for track bikes only, this session is run by World Champion Gerard O'Connell at the Caboolture Velodrome, Centenary Lakes Complex.  Some track experience is required, so for people starting out, attend the Tuesday night Track Session and speak to Gerard about what you can do to prepare for the Saturday session.  Please email us to confirm if this session is running.

MTB RIDES

We have a strong contingent of Mountain Bikers that head out to the Jinka Track often for socail rides.  For those interested in these type of rides, please register your interest by emailing the Club and will will keep you updated on when the next group ride is organised. 

FIND A CLUB MEMBER TO GO FOR A RIDE WITH YOU!

Can't see a ride here that suits you?  We'd love your input on which days suit you, and what style and level of riding you do, so we can try to accomodate you.  You may also be able to fine someone to ride with by posting on our members forum.

You may also want to visit the following websites of tri clubs in our area that also have training rides.

Redcliffe Tri Club

Burst Triathlon Club