Road bike racing is offered at different levels and only during the summer semester. These are group courses. The routes are scenic and there is very little traffic.
As is well known, summer athletes are made in winter. In the winter semester, a cross-level course is offered to bridge the long winter break. The practical training is completed as a ride at a moderate pace on paved roads with little traffic.
A functional road bike, spare tube, bicycle pump and repair kit as well as clothing suitable for the weather are required. A narrow lighting for nightfall is recommended as well as money for emergencies and a snack bar for the small refreshment in between.
Helmets are mandatory.
For safety reasons, do not ride in triathlon position when slipstreaming.
Riding with gravel bikes is possible.
In winter you can also ride with light MTBs.
You must have mastered switching gears and braking as well as elementary cycling techniques.
The course is aimed at beginners in road biking. You should have a functional road bike and basically be able to ride it, which means being able to ride at least 30 kilometers at a time, know how to brake and shift gears, and so on.
The courses Level 1a and Level 1b are both aimed at beginners and have the same training content. They differ only in the base speed, with an average speed of approximately 22 km/h targeted in Level 1a and 25 km/h in Level 1b.
The course includes teaching and improving technique, such as braking maneuvers in critical situations, cornering, riding in a group, common hand signals when riding in a group, slipstreaming, power management and minor repairs. The emphasis is on gradually increasing endurance skills. We will start with rides of approximately 30 kilometers and 300 meters of elevation gain. At the end of the course we will climb about 900 meters of altitude on about 80 kilometers. The pace will be determined by the participants. The routes are very scenic and with little traffic. Regular participation from the beginning of the course is recommended, as the dates build on each other. It is possible to change to another group depending on the level of training and course capacity.
The Meet-Up Level 2 is aimed at advanced road cyclists. The rides have a length of about 60 kilometers to 90 kilometers. The average speed is 26 to 28 kilometers per hour.
Anyone without experience in group rides, please register for Level 1b!
The pace will be adjusted according to the group. Regular participation is advisable, as the distance increases over the course of the semester.
This event is primarily about riding together and having fun on a road bike at the same performance level as a balance to everyday life. A change to another group is possible depending on the training level and course capacities.
This meet-up is under the sign "consideration". You are no longer a beginner on the road bike and want to develop further.
We ride slowly from the start. You can climb climbs at your own pace. You don't have to worry, this will be taken into consideration.
In the course of the meet-up the tours can also have over 100 kilometers and 3 hours. Don't worry, we can do it!
The Meet-Up Level 3 is aimed at sport-oriented participants who prefer cycling in a group. On average we reach a speed of 30 kilometers per hour. The range is approximately 60 kilometers to 100 kilometers with a one percent incline.
A prerequisite is safe riding in a group by using hand signals. Regular participation is advisable, as the distance increases during the semester.
This event is primarily about riding together and having fun on a road bike with the same level of performance as a balance to everyday life. We explore the most beautiful routes in the triangle of the region Aachen, Eifel, Hohesvenn and the Mergelland on low-traffic roads. If necessary, we give tips on how to optimize the riding style, the seating position or answer questions about the technique.
A change to another group is possible depending on the training level and course capacities.
For the road bike meet-up Level 3, 2 to 3 hours should be planned, in the summer even a little more. In the course of the season, with increasing fitness, longer rides can be completed. We deepen different techniques such as "the Belgian gyro".
The Meet-Up is aimed at advanced road cyclists.
A prerequisite for participation in Meet-Up Level 4 is safe riding in a group at high speeds. The rides are about 90 kilometers to 120 kilometers long at an average speed of 30 to 34 kilometers per hour.
This event is primarily about riding together and having fun on a road bike as a balance to everyday life. A change to another group is possible depending on the training level and course capacities.
Please remember to bring enough food with you. On longer rides in summer, there will be a stopover to refill the water bottles.