Want to become a member?
Enjoy group rides with one of our many groups, and take part in club activities including gravel, mountain biking, road away days, time trials, hill climbs and more.
Joining is easier than you might think. First, we’ll invite you to meet us on one of our New Joiner rides. We’ll cover some group-riding basics, help you get a feel for the club, and take you on a short ride through the lovely Chilterns—with a coffee stop at one of the many local cafés. It’s also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
After the ride, the choice is yours. We’ll send you an invitation to join the club through the British Cycling website, with no obligation.
ARCC welcomes riders with disabilities and e-bike riders. We know these groups can sometimes feel excluded from cycling clubs, but that is not the case at ARCC. If this applies to you and you would like to join us, please get in touch.
To register for a New Joiner ride, please click the apply now button below and complete the requested details, and we’ll be in touch soon.
Options to pay
Once you have been on the free joiners ride, you can then join the club. Payment is only made via the online facility through the British Cycling website. Please click on the button below and follow the on screen instructions:
This buys membership to ARCC, the new membership fee also includes an ARCC cycling jersey and an ICE helmet sticker.
British Cycling membership is not included with the ARCC membership but fully recommended and can be purchased at the same time through the BC website.
Please also ensure that we have your full name. full postal address and details of an emergency contact.
If you are already a member of British Cycling, please remember to update your membership records to show you are a member of ARCC. That way we will be able to keep you up to date with ARCC event and club night information using the BC website and club email facilities.
Make sure you know ‘the rules’
No, we don’t mean ‘the rules’ by the Velominati, the keepers of the cog, ARCC has etiquette and terminology that all members should be aware of and use regularly.
Please read our cycling guidelines HERE and the Cycling terminology we use HERE
Take the Quiz
Once you have read the guidelines try our Quiz and see how you do.
Doing your bit
As the club is run by volunteers, we ask all members to contribute in some way – this would normally involve leading a ride occasionally, although it could possibly be by marshaling at time trials or helping out in some other way instead.
British Cycling Membership
ARCC requires all active members to have 3rd Party liability insurance cover in place, whether this is through our preferred option of British Cycling or another provider such as Cycling UK.
BC “Ride” membership covers non-racing Club Riders including riders taking part in Sportive type events.
Benefits of BC ‘Ride’ membership include:
- 3rd party liability insurance up to £10 million for accidents which are your fault
- Free legal advice and support if involved in an accident that isn’t your fault
- Priority access to UK cycling events
- E-newsletter full of offers, tips, news and information
- Discounts on Cycling magazines, kit and equipment
When can you ride?
All rides organised by the club are published on the club’s calendar. Please check close to the date of each ride as sometimes they change due to weather. and if unsure contact the Group co-ordinator of your group. All ARCC groups have a watts app group that you will be invited to join following successful completion of the membership process.
Helmet?
Remember – No helmet – no ride.
Where to Meet?
All New Joiners rides meet at Chiltern Velo, Hawridge on a regular basis depending on demand.
Book a new joiners ride now if you are interested in joining ARCC
Facebook Group
Members can also become part of a closed Facebook Group where members can exchange news and views about cycling this is here: ARCC Facebook Group and click on the approve button. Once approved you will have access to read, comment and post news. Please make sure you are a club member before trying to join otherwise you may be declined.
Facebook Page
The club also has a Facebook Page which publishes news about the club and news about cycling, The page is ARCC Facebook Page, click on the link and “like it” and you’ll see any news posted by the club appear on your FB timeline.
Strava Club
For members who use Strava we also have Strava club, to join click on the LINK HERE. Please make sure you are a club member before trying to join otherwise you may be declined.