Audax
The Red Rose 200k
Join us for our annual 200k audax from Halifax to Glasson Dock and back. Time limit 8 hours. Visit the link for advance tickets and route information.
100 years on
two wheels
Join us at the oldest running cycling club in Halifax. Rides every Thursday and Sunday.
Established in 1924, Halifax Imperial Wheelers is the cycling club for Halifax, West Yorkshire. Join our friendly group for social rides every week. All are welcome, though be prepared for the fact that most of us are middle aged men.
Whatever your ability level or experience riding in a group, we'll give you a warm welcome and offer guidance, advice, or tell you if you're too fast for us!
Regular Rides
Thursday Night
The cornerstone of our club is the Thursday night social ride. Taking place every Thursday come rain, shine, snow or wind, you'll find at least some hardy member present on all but the worst weather days, and even then there'll probably be one or two of us idiots out.
We meet outside Mamil in Halifax at 1930 for a start at 1945. Routes tend to be easy to moderate in terms of hills (by West Yorkshire standards, anyway), and terminate at a pre-nominated pub between 2115 and 2130. Obviously pub attendance isn't mandatory, but it's frowned upon if you don't make it.
Attendance ranges from low single figures if the weather isn't playing ball, all the way up to mid twenties on a glorious summer evening. Depending on the abilities and numbers present, we may split into two groups with one being a slower pace.
Sunday Morning
Our Sunday rides are a longer, leg-stretching affair for those who like a bit more in the tank. We split into a faster and a more relaxed social group so nobody gets left behind.
Expect a cafe stop, good company and a sensible route out into the lanes of Calderdale and beyond. Start times shift with the seasons — check the club chat for the week's plan.
Frequently asked questions
We know it can be nerve wracking to ride with a club for the first time! Here are some answers to the questions we're often asked, if you're wondering if we're the right club for you.
What type of riders are welcome?
All of them. Whatever your ability or experience riding in a group, we'll give you a warm welcome and offer guidance, advice, or tell you if you're too fast for us!
Do I need to be a member to ride with you?
No. Come and try a few rides first to see if we're the right club for you. If you'd like to stick around, membership is a small annual fee.
Do I need to get ride insurance?
It isn't required to ride with us, but club membership includes British Cycling affiliation benefits and we'd always recommend being covered.
Can I ride my electric bike with you?
Absolutely. E-bikes are welcome on our social rides — just let the ride leader know so we can keep the group together.
I'm really slow, will I get dropped?
No drop rides are the norm on our socials. We wait, we regroup, and there's always a cafe or pub stop to look forward to.
I'm really fast, will you be too slow for me?
Possibly! We run faster Sunday groups too. Come along and we'll point you at the right wheel to follow.
