'Pedals and Pints' Riding Club - an affordable, inclusive riding community that fosters the riding spirit

Are you stuck for places to ride and people to go with?
Do you want to find new places to ride?
'Pedals and Pints Riding Club': noun: a group of people who meet on weeknights to ride their various bicycles. They have been known to finish with a cool one at the local watering hole. They are also very open to accepting new people into their association.

Gold Club members scoop more than just great rides. Check out how you can grasp the goodies from a gold package.

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Join us for formal rides virtually every weekday. Encourage others in your circle of friends to join. You won't believe how simple it is to schedule a weekly ride that is already prepared and waiting for you. There are all levels and all rides are insured.
Your formally trained ride leaders are eagerly anticipating your arrival so grab your bike and let's rip.

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• 'Ladies Only Club' - a ride for women only. Prepared rides lead you all over the province and take you to new levels of riding. Experience isn't necessary but smiles are. This section of the club accepts all levels of riders and will be also encompassing training nights, fixing clinics, and maybe even events like fashion shows.
Not convinced this is your 'cup of tea' then corral some more 'Ladie's Only' information about your leaders, riding levels, and schedules, then check out what others had to say about previous editions of 'Ladie's Only.'

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Stating the Obvious: Why Ride?

How do you feel about that next gym workout when you creak out of bed after a pounding sweat-session the day before? Stiff, sore, and aching you can't believe that another thumping workout is just around the corner. How can you manage the pain and aches without losing any of your fitness, workout time, adventure, or that endorphin high you need from physical expenditure?

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Ready for your first 'Pedals and Pints' of the year then download the registration forms, fill them out, and join up at the shop.

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• Downhill Revenge - freeriding shuttlers abound and the name of the game is gravity fed charging. At least two groups leave the store, one intermediate and one expert. Male or female chargers are invited and you can expect to see the stormtroopers hittin' it. Bring yer truck Jed, this here is one honkin' ride. Trail riding, trail work, and parties are what we preach. Will you follow the gospel of Down Hill Adrenalin? For an idepth look at the Downhill Night click here.

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Already convinced this club is a deal then click here to register, join up, check out the schedule, and grab your club swag.

Do you ride up and down and all around? Then try this part of the club,

• Open All Mountain - riders of singletrack and Shore trails 'earn their turns' on everyone of these rides. Coed leaders and riders exhort themselves to make the top of the trail so they can freeride to the bottom satisfied that they earned their downhills. Technical uphills, fast single track, freeriding, grunting uphills, gentle and aggressive downhills,and wicked camaraderie; this ride has it all. You definitely find friendship on an uphill.
Find out more about the Open All Mountain riding levels and groups and then ride till you deserve that pint.


Check out what is beyond the riding when you become a 'Pedals and Pints' club member.
If you know this is for you then download the registration forms and join now.

Important Notice:
Anyone wishing to participate in a 'Pedals and Pints' sponsored event (ie. group rides, trail building, skills clinics, out-of-town events or socials) are required to be insured and to register as a member of 'Pedals and Pints'. Please note: Insurance regulations have changed for Cycling BC and the “guest participant” grace period no longer exists. Therefore, everyone must be a registered/insured member of the club to participate in any single club ride or event. Register now.

Your answers to the questions you now have?

What time do the rides leave at?
Rides are scheduled monthly and you are made aware of all rides via email. The store posts copies of the schedule, the staff know where rides are, and you will be sent emails regularly. Generally rides that are week nights start at 6:00pm sharp.
All other rides will be posted for you to check on the calendar of events, the chat room, your email inbox, and the Riding Club schedules pages. You can also call the store at any time and ask for help. The phone number is 604-98-5534.

What does the insurance cover?
$17.50 covers insurance for you and John Henry the Bicycle Man and the rest goes towards running the club. The club operates as a non-profit division of John Henry the Bicycle Man. The insurance covers $2,000,000.00 in disability and death. Scary stuff. By the way, your not suppossed to get hurt or die. This is not in the plan.

Where can I join?
You can download the sign up sheets and/or sign up at the coffee shop. You will always have to sign a waiver form at the coffee shop and at the same time you can pick up your insured sticker.

Should I have my bicycle checked over before I go on a club ride?
It is always a great idea to make sure that your bike is in proper working order. Ride leaders will have some tools with them but it's nice to never have a mechanical. Experienced mechanics from the illustrious Tech Centre will be happy to take a look at your bike for you and don't forget to join us for the Free Drop-In Mechanic Clinics on Wednesday nights. These clinics will help you check your bike over before rides. However if you sign up for the Gold membership your mechanical worries should be addressed. To find out why click here.

Join John Henry's 'Pedals and Pints' Riding Club now. Download the registration forms and get started today. For more information please call the store during business hours at 604-986-5534.

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