Coming for the first time? Great! Here is everything worth knowing before your first ride with Memel Gravel.
Who can join?
Everyone who can ride a bike for a couple of hours. The Wednesday social ride is free and open to all – you don't need to be a member or register.
What bike do I need?
A gravel bike is ideal, but a cyclocross, MTB or hybrid with wider tyres (from ~35 mm) works too. A road bike with narrow tyres is not suitable for gravel. The bike must be in good working order: brakes, gears and tyres checked.
Will I be left behind?
A social ride is not a race. We ride at the announced pace and the ride leaders make sure the group stays together. If it's your first time, tell the leader at the start – it helps.
How long and how fast?
The distance, pace and start point are announced before each ride on Strava, Facebook and Instagram. If you're unsure, choose a shorter ride first.
What must I bring?
A helmet (mandatory – no helmet, no ride), front and rear lights, a spare tube or tubeless plugs, a pump, a multi-tool, a bottle and a snack. In the cold season – gloves and an extra layer.
Where do we start?
The meeting point is shown on the website (Events → Social ride) and in the ride announcement. Come 10 minutes early.
What about traffic?
We follow the traffic rules, ride on the right, in single file on busy sections and use hand signals. Please read the group ride rules before your first ride.
What happens in winter?
In the cold season we ride together on Zwift and organise outdoor rides at weekends when the weather allows.
Do I need to become a member?
No. Membership is voluntary – it supports the club and gives you member perks, but the social rides are open to everyone.
Next ride
Zwift training sessions – Tuesdays 18:30
Next session: Tuesday, 17 November · 18:30
The outdoor season is over – evenings are dark and cold. When we can, we will still organise weekend rides and announce them separately. Wednesday outdoor rides return in spring.
🤝 Invite a friend
Riding is more fun together. Send a friend everything they need for their first ride.