Recreational Rides AKA CycloSportif...
Cyclo (Origin: Greek, Kyklo <cycle, wheel) + Sportif (Origin: French <interested in sports, casually stylish)
Recreational riding is an integral part of the club and encompasses all of our social riding activities. The recreational culture at Logan Cycling Club is one of inclusiveness and friendliness. There are many rides that fall under this banner including our ritual Saturday morning Club Coffee ride that starts at a leisurely 7:00am every week. There are sometimes Sunday morning and mid week rides as well.
Club social rides are currently running on winter timing.
Saturday 7:00 am
Sunday 6:00 am
From Saturday 23 December 2023 the coffee ride will commence from Cafe 63 Underwood.
Shop 4.03, Zone Underwood, 1-17 Compton Road Underwood QLD 4119
Coffee at end of ride at Cafe 63
If you are wanting to meet new people, have a chat and a coffee or simply get on the bike and do some kilometres without even realising you’re increasing your fitness, then this part of the club is for you. Recreational riding is not mutually exclusive to the Racing side of the club. Many of our members who race love the relaxed change of a "Rec" ride, and vice versa.
Many of our recreational members lend a hand at our Sizzling Summer Series races each year. It’s this culture of helping out our mates and giving back to the club that gives so much to it’s members that makes Logan Cycling Club a great community to be a part of.
If you are new to the sport or wanting to test where your level of fitness is or start riding with a group, it’s the Saturday morning Club Coffee ride for you. Come along to the start of the ride (be 10 mins early!) and introduce yourself to one of our two CycloSportif Vice-Captains Rod Johnstone and Jack Bult (phone details on Contact page) or to whoever the designated ride captain is
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All of our rides are run under the club banner and as such are primarily for members. If you’ve found what you’re looking for in Logan Cycling Club then we strongly encourage you to join us. A Cycling QLD Recreational Membership is a very affordable way to be a part and also covers you with 24/7 insurance. To be covered by this insurance and enjoy the benefits of being part of the club our requirements are that new riders are to become members after 3 rides of any format. For more information on membership types, check out the Cycling Australia website.
Many of our recreational members lend a hand at our Sizzling Summer Series races each year. It’s this culture of helping out our mates and giving back to the club that gives so much to it’s members that makes Logan Cycling Club a great community to be a part of.
If you are new to the sport or wanting to test where your level of fitness is or start riding with a group, it’s the Saturday morning Club Coffee ride for you. Come along to the start of the ride (be 10 mins early!) and introduce yourself to one of our two CycloSportif Vice-Captains Rod Johnstone and Jack Bult (phone details on Contact page) or to whoever the designated ride captain is
.
All of our rides are run under the club banner and as such are primarily for members. If you’ve found what you’re looking for in Logan Cycling Club then we strongly encourage you to join us. A Cycling QLD Recreational Membership is a very affordable way to be a part and also covers you with 24/7 insurance. To be covered by this insurance and enjoy the benefits of being part of the club our requirements are that new riders are to become members after 3 rides of any format. For more information on membership types, check out the Cycling Australia website.
Club Cultural Rides & Special Events
Logan Cycling Club has some rich traditions which displays the culture of the club. In addition to our regular Racing, Training and CycloSportif rides we hold Special event rides that build camaraderie and reinforce the mate-ship culture we hold dear.
Century RideThe milestone that is breached by every cyclist at one point on their journey. Logan Cycling Club hosts the annual Century ride to support members wanting to take that extra step on the journey, normally in July.
For non-members wanting to join in we recommend purchasing a recreational licence through the Cycling Queensland website. This will cover you with insurance and support from the club. Neville Jordan Memorial RideOn the first Saturday in November the club holds the annual Neville Jordan Memorial Ride, approx 100km return ride from Springwood to Paradise Point. A loved and respected member of Logan Cycling Club, Neville passed away doing what he loved. The ride is a time to reflect on the things that matter and to remember the influence that Neville had on the community. We would do well to be inspired by his life.
Please take the time to read the below |
Plum Pudding RidePaul Kelly-Taylor (The Silver Fox) is renowned for his famous plum puddings. Each year at Christmas members gather together to share this treat at a common table. It’s a time to celebrate the year as a club, have a laugh, enjoy the festive season and indulge in some pudding goodness.
The ride takes the usual time slot of the Club Coffee ride on a nominated weekend in December. 
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Vale; Neville Jordan
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Neville was born in Burnie Tasmania on 24/06/49 the first son to Lloyd & Lela Jordan with 3 brothers Robert, Graeme, Noel & sister, Bernice.
Burnie is a strong cycling town, famous for its New Years day sports & the Burnie wheel race. Neville started cycling in 1964 and came through the ‘hard knock’ days of cycling. In 1967 ‘Nifty’ won both Tasmanian junior track & road titles, then went on to represent Tasmania in Townsville at the Australian titles. He brought home one title but lost others due to his aggressive riding, a trait that endured Neville’s career, always a very competitive & passionate cyclist. In the 70s Neville won the 180km Launceston to Hobart road race, an event that has continued to endure for 110 years. After coming to Brisbane in 1994, as a handler for the world masters games, he rekindled his love for the sport, later joining the Logan City Amateur Cycling Club. While with the club he completed the 800km Sydney to Gold Coast charity ride, raising money for the Father Riley’s “kids off the street” program. Neville is survived by his wife Christine & stepsons Ben, Josh, Andrew & Graham We will all miss him dearly |
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