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Welcome

Dorset Rough Riders are an offroad cycle club based around the Bournemouth/Poole area. We welcome riders of all ages and abilities and offer a varied selection of rides throughout the week. Details of all our rides can be found in the ride calendar.
The emphasis of the club is on social cross-country riding but many club members are involved in local and national racing and we also participate in many of the off road events that take place throughout the year all over the country.
We have an active social calendar and our members also have the benefit of 10% discount on parts and accessories at all our local partner shops.
Non-members are welcome to come along to try any of our rides to get a feel for the club. Just contact the ride leader beforehand to let them know you are coming.

 
News & Events..

The Year Ahead
 

These are some of the important dates to put in your diary for the coming year.

  • Annual General Meeting – Sat 20th November

More details of these events (and hopefully many more) will appear nearer the time.


Chris Lewis sports massage
 
Some DRR members may have received treatment from Chris while he was qualifying.  He is now qualified and is setting up his business. He runs an all day clinic at the Dolphin swimming pool (in Poole) on fridays and at the moment he is still continuing to operate a mobile service. If any members of Dorset Rough riders would like any further information or to make an appointment please don't hesitate to contact him
07745 295733.

The New Forest Rattler cyclosportive
 
The New Forest Rattler cyclosportive is looking forward to its second outing this Summer. The 2010 event will be taking place on Sunday 22 August, with the event HQ based at the stunning Moyles Court School just outside Ringwood.Riders can choose one of two routes - a 79 miles course or a 49 mile course - depending on what sort of challenge you are looking for. This year we have Howie from Cyclosport.org coming to ride, review and take photos at the event, so make sure you put your race face on if you see him. Bookings for the Rattler are going fast, with the event already half full - so book your place now via our website to avoid disappointment: www.newforestrattler.co.uk
E: info@newforestrattler.co.uk
T: 07707 230473

Cycling in schools
 

British Cycling (BC) along with government backing are trying to introduce cycling to schools as part of their education.  The scheme is called “Go ride”  which is already very successful and many schools participate.  BC reps are looking for schools that may be interested, so if you are a parent, teacher or school governer and think your school could benefit contact Dave Jowett the local BC "Go Ride" coach and he can contact your school. DaveJowett@britishcycling.org.uk

To find out more about the scheme follow the link below or contact Dave Jowett.  He is employed full time by BC and is looking expand the scheme across local schools.  There is also the opportunity for you to qualify as a "go ride" coach if this appeals to you and enable you to get involved along with gaining a coaching qualification.   For more info on go ride http://new.britishcycling.org.uk/goride/article/goridest-Go-Ride-for-Schools 

British Cycling
 

For your free Bronze British Cycling membership. Check out the website for the benefits.

email me your address to tommoralee@sky.com and i will post you an application form. With pleasure,      i have loads honest!!!!

 


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Partner Shops
DRR members receive 10% discount on parts and accessories at all partner shops. Just show your membership card at the till. Conditions may apply.

Beverley Lawrence Massage
Sports & remedial massage.
Phone  01202 893418

Bicycle World
Fourways, Ham Lane, Longham, Dorset, BH22 9DP
Phone  01202 590414

Bicycle World (Ringwood)
Giant, GT, Charge, DMR, Dahon, Haro, Premium, Mongoose
41 Christchurch road, Ringwood, BH24 1DG
Phone  01425 470835

Bikelab
Scott, Marin, Kona, Whyte
4 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BU
Phone  01202 330011

Bikes Branksome
Cycles, Repairs, Accessories, Cycle Hire
431-433 Poole Rd, Branksome, BH12 1DQ
Phone  01202 769202

Charlie The Bikemonger
10% discount for DRR members. One Speed Specialist 137B High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NB Tel: 01929 475 833

Common Assault
8-12 Lynes Lane, Ringwood. BH25 1BT
Phone  01425 482797

Cycle Paths
GT, Giant, Mongoose, Felt, Bianchi, DMR, Raleigh
1st Floor Link Mall, Dolphin Centre, Poole
Phone  01202 680123

Cyclefix
Our aim is to provide a top class service to the cyclist offering servicing, repairs and accessories.
199 Ashley Road - Parkstone - Poole - BH14 9DL
Phone  01202 742180

Forest Leisure Cycles
Giant, Charge, Mongoose, GT
1143-1145 Christchurch Road, Boscombe East, Dorset, BH7 6BW
Phone  01202 424945

Gone Biking Mad
Kona, Giant
97 Station Road, New Milton, Hants.
Phone  01425 615960

Hargroves Cycles
Specialised, Scott, Bianchi, Felt, Ridley, Kona and Cube. Located in Millbrook (Southampton.) Winchester, Fareham, & Chichester.
453 Millbrook Road, Millbrook, Southampton, SO15 0HX
Phone  023 80 864 832

Jan Annis
Complimentary & sports therapies.
Unit 3 Courtyard Centre, Huntick Rd, Lytchett Minster
Phone  01202 631088

Mud, Sweat & Gears
Giant, Marin, Whyte, Scott, Specialized, Merida
8 Granby Court, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, DT4 9XB
Phone  01305 784849

Offcamber
GT, Cove,Yeti Kona, Trek
38 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7PR
Phone  01258 458677

On Yer Bike
GT, Mongoose, Claud Butler, Felt, Scott
88 Charminster Rd, Bournemouth
Phone  01202 315855

Pedals Cycle Centre
Scott, Dawes, Ridgeback, Saracen, Norco, Genesis
290, Holdenhurst Road, Bmth, & 493 Ringwood Road, Ferndown
Phone  01202 301683

Primera (Bournemouth)
Cannondale, Specilaized, Marin, Wyhte, Trek, Lapierre, Blue
244 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RR
Phone  01202 775588

Primera (Poole)
Cannondale, Specilaized, Kona, Commencal, Sunn, Lapierre
183 Bournemouth Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9HT.
Phone  01202 749674

RideBike
Merlin Titanium, Orange, Santa Cruz, Trek, Gary Fisher, Yeti
111 Commercial Road, Lower Parkstone
Phone  01202 741744

Torico
Commencal, Felt, Iron Horse, Kinesis and Norco
Unit 3, North Dorset Business Park, Sturminster Newton, Dorset
Phone  01258 473770

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