The summer season runs from the end of March to the end of October, usually from the week before daylight saving time begins to the week before it ends. All summer cycling training sessions depart from the parking lot on Boerderijweg, opposite the Cubicus. The mountain bike training sessions depart from the square in front of the main entrance of the sports center. The training start time varies throughout the season, depending on sunset, but training sessions usually begin at 6:00 PM.
Monday: Tour training
Every Monday the tour committee sets out a nice round of about 50 to 60 kilometers through the Twente Landscape. The training is open to all our members and is the perfect training to get acquainted with the association. The average speed is between 25 and 30 km/h, if everyone can keep up. The group consists of a maximum of 12 cyclists, so if necessary two or more groups are created.
Tueday: Intermediate training
The intermediate training is intended for all members who want to become faster and improve their technique on the bike. The training is given by two trainers, who indicate what we are going to do and give you tips during the training on how to become even better. During the training, use is made of several types of training elements, such as fan riding and a time trial. These are more intensive intervals, which makes the intermediate training more intensive than the tour training. However, if you can keep up with the Monday training, in terms of level and technique, nothing stands in your way to join an intermediate training.
Wednesday: MTB training
With an enthusiastic group of mountain bikers, we're exploring the trails around Enschede. The training is suitable for any mountain biker, cyclocross rider, or road cyclist who wants to tackle small trails, beautiful curves, and (the occasional) tree in the road.
The track around the Hulsbeek stream features technical climbing and descending sections, beautiful wooden obstacles, and rock gardens, making this a popular training playground. Other locations include the singletrack trails of Haaksbergen and Rutbeek.
The training sessions are suitable for all levels, with regular waits for each other after a section of singletrack.
Thursday: Competition training
On Thursday, it's the club's faster members' turn. During competition training, they prepare for competitions. The level of this training is therefore high. To maintain a high standard and not compromise the safety of the riders, this is a closed training session. This means you can only participate in this training if you have received permission from one of our trainers. They will give permission if they believe you have enough experience and ability to participate well in the competition training.
Rules during the trainings
The rules for riding in a group during our training are all described in this. Please read this through carefully, you may be asked if you read it at the start of your first training. The main points in the document are as follows: it is mandatory to wear a helmet, always have an ID-card and/or insurance-card with you, bring enough food and drinks with you.
During the training, we often ride in a group. To make sure this way of riding is done safely, you need to take some points in consideration. First, make sure your bike is in a good condition. Next, make sure that you follow the general Dutch traffic rules and our riding in a group rules and signals. The signals can be read in the document linked above.
Lastly, we advise you to wear cycling trousers. The shammy will make sure that you ride way comfier!
No bike? No problem! Klein Verzet has multiple rent bikes available (both road and MTB bikes). If you would like to rent a bike, for during a training or just to try out, please contact the board here.