The Club Roadies ride every Saturday and Sunday from the car park at Suncoast Casino, heading out on varying routes and speed, while our MTB section ride every Saturday from either Cornubia Mall or Sibaya Casino. Most importantly, we always enjoy a great coffee after every ride.
Club Rides
For anyone looking for midweek rides, a number of members meet at various locations around Durban for pre- or post-work rides.
To find out more about East Coast Cycling Club, email chairman@eccc.co.za or call Daryl Harris on 083 777 6796
ALL ROAD RIDES START from SUNCOAST CASINO MAIN PARKING LOT
While East Coast Cycling does not cater for the fastest “Racing Snakes”, we do still split our rides up accordingly into different strength groups. You can expect the routes and ride intensity to increase the closer we get to major tours and races.
Saturday – 05h30
Batch 1
±28-30km/h
These rides are usually about 80 – 100kms
Batch 2
±25-26km/h
These rides are usually about 80 – 100kms
Batch 3
±22-24km/h
These rides are usually about 50 – 60kms
Batch 4
±18-20km/h
These rides are usually about 30kms on Saturdays and 50kms on Sundays.
Sunday – 05h30
Batch 1 and/or 2
±26-28km/h
These rides are usually about 60 – 70kms
Batch 4
±16-18km/h
This is our “nursery group” and these rides range for 25 – 40kms and are aimed at beginners and those recovering from injury to get back on the bike. If necessary the rides take to the Beachfront Promenade and stay off the roads completely.
Saturdays – 06h00 / 06h30
ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES START from either CORNUBIA MALL or SIBAYA CASINO*
*Please email chairman@eccc.co.za to confirm the start for the week.
Smallish groups based on the number of riders head out on various routes from Umhlanga. Temporary licenses are available to social riders on the day.
Once you have joined the club, you will be added to one of our WhatsApp Groups for weather and ride updates.
Group 1 and/or 2
Depending on the number of and strength of riders present, one or two groups will be formed to complete the ride.
*Ride times are different during the year as below:
From 01 October – 30 April rides will commence at 06h00.
From 01 May – 30 September rides will commence at 06h30.