Cycling
Between September and April, FIT holds regular group outdoor cycling sessions. In winter, Sunday rides and late morning Friday rides continue, but weekday early morning rides go on hold and we move indoors, with a regular FIT ride on Zwift on Wednesday mornings. Some FIT riders continue to ride outside mid-week through the winter – use the members’ Facebook group to find some riding buddies if you are keen to continue. For our outdoor riding sessions, some experience riding in a bunch is needed. If you are new to FIT, make yourself known to the group when you reach the meeting place. See calendar for all route details.
| Day | Time | Location | Details |
| Wednesday
(September to April) |
6am | Treasury car park | Uncoached group ride – two distances:
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| Wednesday (May to August) | 6.15am | Virtual | Uncoached Zwift group ride* |
| Friday
(September to April) |
6am | Treasury car park | Uncoached group ride – two distances:
|
| Friday late morning | 9am (April to September)
8.30am (October to March) |
Range of locations* | Longer group ride (40-60 km, ~20 km/h) |
| Sunday | 9am (June to August)
8.30am (March to May and September to November) 8am (December to February) |
Range of locations* | Longer group ride (30-60 km, ~20 km/h with shorter options) |
*see calendar for details
Riders generally gather at a local cafe for breakfast/brunch/coffee following rides.
Tips for FIT cycling sessions
Please bring water, a spare tube, pump and tyre levers to all cycling sessions (if you get a puncture, we’ll help you out). Ensure your bike is in good working condition (not rusty or dusty!) All riders must wear a helmet meeting AS2063/NZ 2063 or equivalent. Helmets must have a manufacturers mark stating its compliance with the Standard.
Please familiarise yourself with FIT’s bunch riding rules.
If you haven’t ridden with FIT before, our FIT Group Riding Hints and Tips and FIT Cycle – Group Communications documents will help you get up to speed.
For our group rides, you need to feel comfortable riding with a bunch on the road, or be willing to learn. Don’t be too worried if the bunch goes a bit faster – we’ll wait for you somewhere up the road. Less experienced riders wanting to increase their skill levels, endurance and speed are welcome. Many rides have shorter options, so select these if you are new to the bunch. For the longer rides, you should be able to ride at least 30km. We encourage all riders to have appropriate insurance coverage.
TRAINING CALENDAR
Week of Events
Water running
Water running
Water running is tougher than you might think – but because your whole body is supported, it’s great for general recovery after other training and for rehab if you have an [...]
Swim training
Swim training
Pool session with four coached lanes, allocated as follows: One lane for skills development and less confident swimmers; The three other lanes for a short (approx. 1500 metres), medium (approx. [...]
Water running
Water running
Water running is tougher than you might think – but because your whole body is supported, it’s great for general recovery after other training and for rehab if you have an [...]
Run training – Intervals
Run training – Intervals
This is the effort session for the week. It will be uncomfortable, but rewarding. Please make sure you keep off the cycle path when gathering to meet at 6.30am. When [...]
Water running
Water running
Water running is tougher than you might think – but because your whole body is supported, it’s great for general recovery after other training and for rehab if you have an [...]
Zwift ride
Zwift ride
Winter Indoor Cycling on Zwift If you like your winter cycling indoors, we are having weekly group rides on Zwift every Wednesday morning at 6:15. To get started; Download the [...]
Uncoached run – Hackett
Uncoached run – Hackett
Thursday runs are open to runners and walkers of all paces. There’s usually a smaller group at Hackett. If you’re new to FIT, make yourself known to the group at [...]
Uncoached run – Yarralumla
Uncoached run – Yarralumla
Thursday runs are open to runners and walkers of all paces. There’s usually a big group at Yarralumla. If you’re new to FIT, make yourself known to the group at [...]
Swim training
Friday later ride – Weston
Friday later ride – Weston
Meet: Weston Creek Tennis Centre Dillion Close Weston (off Namatjira Drive) Longer group ride (40-60 km, ~20 km/h)
Saturday run – Braddon (path run) or Molonglo Gorge (trail run)
Saturday run – Braddon (path run) or Molonglo Gorge (trail run)
Meeting points: For the path run: Car park at top of Lonsdale St (near corner of Girrawheen St) For the trail run: Molonglo Reserve Picnic area off Sutton Road Route [...]
Swim training
Sunday ride – Majura Parkway
Sunday ride – Majura Parkway
Meet: Car park rear of Tulips Café (Beltana Road, Piallago). Route: Majura Parkway (30-39km). For a shorter ride, turn around at Federal Hwy. For a longer ride, continue on Mulligans Flat Rd [...]