Hearty Riders cycling group was formed in 2016 for those, having had a heart problem, to help regain their fitness or for others who wished to stay relatively fit as part of the Staywell Programme.  Since then it has grown to be a group of between 10 – 15 riders.

We meet outside the Cardiac Rehab Centre on Friday mornings in time to ride away at 10 am.  On the 3rd Friday of each month we join Cycling UK who have a similar ride in length and pace and it meets at Alton Community Centre also at 10am.

The total length of the rides is around 15 – 20 miles and at a pace that no one gets left behind.  Mainly using country roads but sometimes we may need to use a more main road. It’s also a social ride and so we stop off at a café or garden Centre for coffee (and cake!) at roughly the mid-way point.  We try to return to Alton by 1 – 1.30pm.

If you live out of town, you’re welcome to drive to the Centre to park and then you can unload your bike.  Please note that riders participate at their own risk.

All you need to join us is a serviceable bike, a cycling helmet and appropriate clothing.  We cycle in most weathers.

For further details, please contact Janet, Hearty Riders Co-ordinator