There are a range of other training rides in Canberra on weekday mornings and at the weekend.

It is a requirement of national road rules that helmets are worn when riding a bike. It is dark for many early morning rides (at the beginning during some of autumn and spring and throughout during most of winter). The club recommends that proper lights be used. Apart from selfpreservation, lights are also a legal requirement.

Cycling is a dangerous sport that may result in serious injury or death. The rides below take place on open, public roads and may not be sanctioned by the Canberra Cycling Club.

Participation in any of these rides is at your own risk.

These rides are open to all and are not exclusive to Canberra Cycling Club (CCC) members. 

The CCC requires that our members hold current AusCycling lifestyle or better membership when participating in any cycling activities. 

Membership with the Canberra Cycling Club includes 24/4 insurance coverage.

Membership information is available here.

New to bunch riding? Take a look at bunch etiquette so you’re in the know before you head out.

RATING GUIDE

*: New to cycling? Then head along to these rides! Slower rides. 

**: Medium pace. Good rides to start challenging yourself. 

***: Fast! Recommended for more experienced riders. Must be familiar with bunch etiquette.

Monday

Hosking Junior Bunch*

Where: Margot Espresso Bar

When:6:30AM Finish: Approx: 730AM

Details and registration: see EntryBoss (https://boss.as/canberra) for bunch details and weekly registration.

Must have current AC License to participate.

Tuesday

Hour of Power (HoP)***

Where: 11 Hindmarsh Drive Phillip

When: 6am Finish approx 7:15am

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/6443637

Must have current AC License to participate.

Not called the ‘Hour of Power’ for nothing! This is a time trial style bunch where a pace line rides as fast as possible for the duration of the ride. This ride is only for very experienced riders.

Another group (*/**) will leave with the HoP, at the rear. When the pace of the HoP increases on Yarra Glen, the slower group rides at tempo.

Velo RSB**

Where: corner Canberra Ave and 
Captain Cook Cres

When: 6am Finish approx 7am

Details: https://www.strava.com/clubs/veloRSB

Wednesday

During the daylight savings months CCC runs wednesday evening criterium races. 

Wednesday Worlds**/***

Where: 11 Hindmarsh Drive Phillip

When: 6am Finish approx 7am

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/6456761

Must have current AC License to participate.

Leaves from 11 Hindmarsh Drive Phillip. This ride goes through undulating Red Hill and Yarralumla. It starts at a moderate pace and there are two designated hill climbs – regrouping after the first climb but in the second it’s everyone for themselves! A good ride for those wanting to test themselves and a starting point for the harder bunches.

Vikings Wednesday Wasabi */**

Where: Union Court, ANU

When: 6am finish approx 7.15am

Routes: Belcosabi OR Majurasabi OR Gravelsabi

Must have current AC License to participate.

See the VIkings website for full details. 

Bilby Wednesday Bunches **/***

Where: Dickson Pool

When: 6am finish approx 7am

Routes: Various – see Bilbies website

Thursday

Velo RSB**

Where: corner Canberra Ave and 
Captain Cook Cres

When: 6am Finish approx 7am

Details: https://www.strava.com/clubs/veloRSB 

Cycle Co-Op Recovery */**

Where: Bloom Cafe, Woden

When: 6:15

Details: See Cycle Co-Op socials

Friday

Hour of Terra (HoT)***

Where: Corner of Hindmarsh and Melrose Drive Phillip

Start: 6am Finish approx 6.50am

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/6443435

Must have current AC License to participate.

This is known as the hardest ride of the week. Starting at a fast pace, it quickly turns in to a pace line along the flatter parts of Canberra. There are frequent attacks and attempted breakaways. Finishes with a gentle but long hill climb. Average speeds are 40km/hr. Recommended for experienced riders.

Vikings  Norman Bunch Ride */**/***

Where: Union Court, ANU

When: 6am finish approx 7.15am

Routes: Red Hill or TGA

Must have current AC License to participate.

See the VIkings website for full details. 

Saturday

Club Racing */**/***: Most weekends, either the Canberra Cycling Club or Vikings Cycling club will hold various races around Canberra. Details of up and coming events can be found at the clubs’ event entry pages:

Canberra Cycling Club: https://boss.as/canberra 

Vikings Cycling Club: https://boss.as/vikings 

The Bakery Bunch **/***

Where: 11 Hindmarsh Drive Phillip

When: 6:30am all year Finish approx 9:00am

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/6456877

Ride Discussion on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/bakerybunch

Must have current AC License to participate.

This ride leaves 11 Hindmarsh Drive Phillip starting off at a moderately fast pace through the Northern suburbs. The ‘Gallop’ starts at Barton Hwy, concluding with a race (counter-clockwise) to the top of the arboretum. Follow the bunch to coffee in Civic.

For those that struggle up William Hovell Dr, Short-cuts are available at Lhotsky and Kerrigan St.

Ride Shop Bunch **

Where: corner Canberra Ave and
Captain Cook Cres

When: 6am Finish approx 7am

Route: Leaves from the old Ride Shop store in Manuka (corner Canberra Ave and
Captain Cook Cres) for an hour loop through Red Hill, Narrabundah, Yarralumla and back to Artoven in Manuka for coffee. Designated sprint points but the bunch re-groups and waits after each sprints.

Sunday

Vikings  PROD & PLOD Bunch Ride */**

Where: Union Court, ANU

When: 7am or 8am – check VCC socials beforehand 

Routes: Various Nth and Sth Side

Must have current AC License to participate.

See the VIkings website for full details. 

Cycle Co-Op Social */**

Where: Stromlo FOrest Park Pavillion

When: 7:30

Details: See Cycle Co-Op socials

Track Training

Currently run by Vikings

See https://boss.as/vikings for current details/sessions