Road riders head out from Suncoast Casino every Saturday and Sunday. The mountain bikers ride on Saturdays out of Umhlanga. Every ride ends with coffee.
Road Sat & Sun, 05h30, Suncoast Casino
MTB Sat, 06h00 or 06h30, Cornubia Mall or Sibaya Casino
All road rides start from the Suncoast Casino main parking lot. We're not a club for the fastest racing snakes, but we do split into batches by strength, so you won't be dropped on your first morning.
Routes change from week to week. Expect them to get longer and harder in the build-up to the big tours and races.
05h30 start
Batch 1
About 28–30km/h, usually 80–100km
Batch 2
About 25–26km/h, usually 80–100km
Batch 3
About 22–24km/h, usually 50–60km
Batch 4
About 18–20km/h, usually about 30km
05h30 start
Batch 1 and/or 2
About 26–28km/h, usually 60–70km
Batch 4
About 16–18km/h, 25–40km. Our nursery group, for beginners and riders coming back from injury. If needed, it sticks to the beachfront promenade and stays off the roads completely.
The MTB section starts from Cornubia Mall or Sibaya Casino and rides the trails around Umhlanga. Depending on how many riders pitch, and how strong they are, we split into one or two groups.
06h00
1 October – 30 April
06h30
1 May – 30 September
The start moves between the two venues, so email chairman@eccc.co.za during the week to check where to meet.
Social riders can get a temporary licence on the day. You'll need an EMBA board to ride the trails.
Can I ride with you before I join?
Yes. If you can, contact Andy Kudla first on 082 572 5307 or chairman@eccc.co.za. On the day, introduce yourself to the ride captain of the group you'd like to ride with.
What do I need to bring?
A properly fitted helmet. It's compulsory, and you can't ride without one. Carry a spare tube and/or a tyre gas bomb, and during winter hours you also need working front and rear lights. Mountain bikers need an EMBA board.
Do I need a licence?
Not for road rides. On MTB rides, social riders can get a temporary licence on the day, and you'll need an EMBA board for the trails.
How fast are the rides?
It depends on the batch. On Saturdays the front batch averages about 28–30km/h and batch 4 about 18–20km/h. On Sundays, batch 4 is our nursery group at about 16–18km/h, made for beginners and riders coming back from injury.
How will I hear about route or time changes?
Once you've joined, we add you to a club WhatsApp group for weather and ride updates.
Are there midweek rides?
Not official club rides, as riders from other clubs join them too. A number of members meet at various spots around Durban for pre- or post-work rides. Ask about the WhatsApp groups to find out more.
Still unsure? Call Andy on 082 572 5307, and read the club code of conduct before you ride.
