Who We Are
Let the Thrill of Speed
Over Come Your Fear of Death
You have just landed at the web site of the North West of England's Premier Mountain Bike Club. If you have a passion for all things 2 wheeled, knobbly tyred and don't mind getting muddy then you've found the right place.
We are an informal club of some 40 plus members who enjoy riding bikes and want to ride with like minded people like yourself. Our routes and style is trail orientated, we are not cross country racers nor are we downhillers. Our typical bikes range from 120mm hardtails through to 160mm full suspension. We have both male and female members but regrettably due to the Government's Vetting and Barring Scheme our membership is not open to under 18's. If we are still of interest then please read on and have a look around our site.
We organise rides on Sundays throughout the year along with weekends away and the occasional foreign holiday. Our Sunday rides take place in Lancashire, The Lake District, Peak District, Yorkshire and North Wales and we have members based in all of these areas.
The club itself (in Groovy Tribe form) started in 1994 so through the skills of the members we have gained a lot of knowledge about bikes, bike handling and routes. The core of our membership is Lancashire based and we try to have a monthly ride in the region, such as around the Rivington/Darwen area. This would be an ideal opportunity for new members to try us out as the pace is generally more relaxed and there are many opportunities to shorten, extend or change the intended route to suit the riders who attend. Or have a look at the calender a find a ride that you know or is more convienient for you to join us on. Get in touch before hand so we know to expect you.
We meet every Monday night at The Sea View Pub on the A6 at Chorley for a chat about bikes and such over a pint or two and you're more than welcome to bob down and find out a bit more about us, or just read on through the website. If we sound like your kind of club prior to joining you are welcome to come out with us, free of charge and fully covered by our British Cycling Third Party Insurance, for one ride to confirm that we are indeed the best club in the area.
Meet some of the regular riders... click on their pictures to read about them.