The Road section meets at The Peak, Stirling Sports Village Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ from 10.00am on Saturday (Oct-Mar incl.) and 9.00am on Saturday (April-September incl.) for rides to suit all abilities from absolute beginner to Racers.
We aim to cater for all abilities with typical ride groups as below, however, we will on occasion change the composition of the groups to suit the abilities of the riders.
If you're new to riding in a group or have been away for a while have a read through our Group Road Ride Handbook.
We also highly recommend you have a read through our Road Ride Leaders (RRL) guidance document to help you better understand what you can expect from your ride leader and also what your ride leader expects from you.
If you’re new or unsure of which group to join, just drop an email to the club road rep -
Chaingang Rides
SBC organises a Development Chain Gang session from April to the end of September for riders who wish to improve their fitness and group riding skills. Held on Tuesday evenings at 7pm (6:30pm start time in months of April and September) around a loop on Moss Rd, with pace and number of loops adjusted according the riders turning up on the night.
Please note that there is an advanced Chain Gang session held at Chalmerston Rd on the same evening that is not an SBC organised session
Saturday Rides
NOTE 1: The speed of a ride is an average. During the ride you may go slower (head wind or ascent) or faster (tail wind or descent). It’s an average over the distance covered.
NOTE 2: Groups work better if riders speed is that of a similar level. We have listened to the membership and created a new group which will allow everyone to have their own positive riding experience.
NOTE 3: These groups are available via Spond, please email
Saturday social road & road ebike
A social ride for those who like to take their time. Maybe a coffee stop midway, up to 35 miles with no average speed. Using roads & cycle paths. The emphasis on social: a group of like minded riders who enjoy their bikes in a more relaxed way.
Road 1 - (base)
Speed avg: 11-13mph
Distance: 30-45 miles
The foundation of SBC or a social ride for those who like the average speed. Skill development focusing on club shouts, hand signals, singling up & group ride etiquette. An introduction to group based cycling.
Road 2 (inters)
Speed avg: 13-15mph
Distance: 40-55 miles
Riders who have a base level of fitness, who are familiar with SBCs rider handbook (shouts/signals) or a social ride for those that like the average speed. Previous experience of riding in a group. Aim to further improve riding skills.
Road 3 (middlings)
Speed avg: 15-17mph
Distance: 55-65 miles
For riders who are competent at riding in a group & climbing hills at a moderate speed. Bike handling skills are bedded in, with a moderate level of fitness by cycling regularly on a weekly basis.
Road 4 (tempo)
Speed avg: 17-19mph
Distance: 60-75 miles
Rides are faster, longer & hillier. It's essential riders have good bike handling skills in a tight bunch & support a higher level of fitness: training more than once weekly.
Road 5 (fast)
Speed avg: 20+mph
Distance: 70+ miles
A vigorous ride aimed at those who have exceptional bike handlings skills who may wish to race or just enjoy going fast on a bike. Hills,miles & speed, this is NOT a social ride and riders may be dropped.