Training

As part of the club’s membership, the club looks to offer as many opportunities for its members to come together to train with like-minded people.

Our weekly training schedule varies according to the time of year. The Summer programme usually runs from April – August, while the Winter programme usually runs from September – March.

The SUMMER training program is as follows:

SUMMER PROGRAMME: April – August 

Day Session Meeting Time Club App Membership 
Monday Free Open Water Coaching 6.30, 7.00, 7.30pm @Shepperton lake Yes Full only
Tuesday Mid-week ride 6.50pm for 7pm @Cowey Sale Car Park Yes All
Wednesday Trail run 6.15pm location varies Yes All
Thursday
Friday Track 5.50pm for 6pm @Xcel Walton on Thames Yes Full only
Saturday OR Sunday Free Open Water Swim 6.30 – 11.00am @Shepperton lake N/A Full only
Saturday Open ride 7.50am for 8am @Cowey Sale Car Park Yes All
Sunday Club ride. All ability groups 7.50am for 8am @Cowey Sale Car Park Yes All

The WINTER training program is as follows:

WINTER PROGRAMME: September – March

Day Session Meeting Time Club App Membership
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday Zwift TT
Series
7pm
@Zwift
Yes  All
Thursday
Friday Track 5.50pm for 6pm @Xcel Walton on Thames Yes Full only
Saturday Open Ride 7.50am for 8am @Cowey Sale Car Park Yes  All
Saturday Dirty Viceroys
MTB/gravel
7.50am for 8am @Winterdown Rd Car Park Yes All
Sunday Club ride. All ability groups 7.50am for 8am @Cowey Sale Car Park Yes All
Sunday Dirty Viceroys
MTB/gravel
7.50am for 8am @Winterdown Rd Car Park Yes All

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NB: Coached Bike Skill Rides: designed to help improve novice cyclists knowledge of basic road safety, etiquette, riding in a group, gear management as well as developing individuals endurance levels whilst learning new routes which the club uses throughout the year. Riders are encouraged to respect the designated ride pace and not to high jack the ride as this will affect the pace of the ride for those who it is designed for.

Please check the club App or contact Nick Christian for further details and to see the next ride date.

NB: During the summer months: The open water swimming is at Shepperton Lake and utilises the club’s BTF Level 3 Coach.

All sessions lasts 30mins and focuses on swim technique, open water skills and confidence; as well as improved endurance and pure speed – all sessions are free for all full VTC members. Full members are entitled to choose one session.

The Friday track session at Xcel Leisure Centre Sports Hub track (Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames, KT12 2JQ) is free for all full VTC members.

A valid full VTC membership card allows members to have one free swim at Shepperton Lake every weekend, either Saturday or Sunday.

Club Championship: The Club Championships are designed to bring the club together and race the same event. Whether as an individual or as part of a team due to injury, we hope everyone has a great time.

Check club calendar for further details