Welcome to SPOKE

A Lincolnshire-based networking and cycling club aiming to connect business people, improve their well-being and make a positive impact within our community. 

Networking with a difference

Networking is an important way of connecting businesses, but instead of the traditional ‘stand up and deliver a 60-second pitch’ style of event, we’ve created a relaxed setting for local business people to connect. A place where every member has a shared interest from the get-go, away from business, to act as an ice-breaker. 

If you’re looking to meet new businesses and enjoy getting out on your bike, SPOKE Business Cycling Club’s monthly rides will be perfect for you.

Our mission

We aim to provide unique, informal networking opportunities and support to local business people while also making a positive difference in our local community. 

Network

SPOKE will provide a relaxed networking opportunity for Lincolnshire business people. 

Support

As well as promoting a healthy lifestyle and mental well-being, SPOKE will be a support group where members can speak freely about issues inside and outside of the workplace. 

Community

SPOKE will donate £2 from every riders entry fee to local mental health charity, Shine Lincolnshire and we will aim to make a positive impact within our community. 

The rides

A chance to escape the desk, enjoy some fresh air, meet fellow cyclists and talk business.

1

Meet

Members will be invited to meet at one of our Lincolnshire-based clubhouses from 9am where they will have the opportunity to meet and speak to other SPOKE Business Cycling Club members.

2

Ride

We roll out at 9:30am on a set route, typically between 20-30 miles, led by a designated ride leader. Each ride will be ridden at a sociable pace, and no rider will be dropped. 

3

Network

Following the ride, members have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cafe stop where they can talk business, bikes or anything else that’s on their mind over a drink and a bite to eat. 

Join SPOKE Business Cycling Club today

FAQs

  • It costs just £10 to join a ride. As well as an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed ride and meet like-minded business people, you’ll also enjoy a post-ride drink and a piece of cake freshly prepared by Stokes. Plus £2 from your entry fee will be donated to our chosen charity. Good times!

  • We meet up from 9am on the 2nd Thursday of the month before starting our ride at 9:30am. The start location can vary between rides so please sign-up to our rides in advance to ensure we can send you all the details in advance.

  • Our rides start at one of our two clubhouses (Stokes Lawn Cafe, Lincoln and Stokes Welton Cafe). The rides typically stick to Lincolnshire’s quiet country lanes where our cyclists can safely enjoy conversations with other members while on the ride.

  • You can mark yourself as attending a ride via our Strava club page at www.strava.com/clubs/spoke.

    You will also need to send a BACS payment of £10 before the day of the ride to:

    Nicholas Thornton
    Sort code: 60-84-07
    Account no: 22331346

  • To pay for your place on a SPOKE ride, send a BACS payment of £10 before the day of the ride to:

    Nicholas Thornton
    Sort code: 60-84-07
    Account no: 22331346

  • Our rides are typically between 20-30 miles (30-48km).

  • The speed of the group can vary depending on the level of the riders on the day, weather conditions and the hills on the route. The pace will always be sociable to allow for conversations while riding though and nobody will be left behind. The typical pace of a ride would be between 14-17mph (22-27kph).

  • Due to the relaxed nature of our rides, SPOKE Business Cycling Club is suitable for cyclists of most abilities. If you are comfortable riding in a group, can manage distances of up to 30 miles (48km) and can comfortably ride at around 14mph (22kph) then you’ll be just fine.