THE BARNT GREEN CHUGGERS (RUNNING)
& CHAINGANG (CYCLING) CLUB
The Club was formed in 2005 and provides running and cycling sessions for all abilities – including those just wanting to keep fit, in shape, as well as those wanting to go further and faster.
We do not provide coaching or focus on competition, as we are principally a social/recreational running and cycling club.
Advice and guidance is however provided by our experienced run and ride leaders, who have supported many over the years to improve their running and cycling.
5km Handicap Race
CLUB NIGHTS
We know that just running or cycling won’t keep you involved, so we pride ourselves on also having a vibrant social side to the club. This includes getting together in the club bar after club sessions, or at the many socials we organise.
The main Club nights are – Running, Mondays 7pm and Cycling, Wed 7.00pm. There are also additional weekday/weekend runs and rides.
The local Worcestershire countryside provides some of the best running and riding around, and club sessions take full advantage of this.
Christmas Cruffin at the Nom cafe
CLUB RUNS & RIDES
These are arranged in speed/distance ability groups (ranging from slower and shorter runs in running and riding groups 1, through to further and faster in group 5 – so there should be something to suit most and enable you to run with others of similar ability. Each group is led by an experienced volunteer run/ride leader, who will help manage pace of each group and keep groups together. (we pride ourselves on setting out and returning together – why go on a club run or ride and end up on your own!!!)
Many of our runners and riders have gone on to take part in numerous organised runs and rides.
Chaingang Pitstop Tanworth
THINKING OF JOINING US?
For further information on joining the Chuggers & Chaingang, to book an intro ride or attend your first run, please contact Chuggers & Chaingang Membership Secretary Kate Gallimore using the Contact page.
N.B for Chaingang Cycling, please don’t just turn up expecting to ride, as for safety reasons we like new members to do an Intro ride – as many have not ridden in a group before or are familiar with the way we organise our ride sessions.
Volunteers Barnt Green Fun Run
CHUGGER & CHAINGANG MEMBERSHIP
This allows you to run and ride and a host of other benefits:
- Lead runs & rides
- Advice on your running and cycling
- Use of the BG Sports Club changing facilities, bar and social facilities
- ‘Chugger/Chaingang’ social events
- The Xmas Party and Awards Night
Chugger & Chaingang Membership is open to adults aged 18yrs and over.
Chuggers over Clent
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
1. Sports Club Membership – Chugger/Chaingang category – through completing the BG Sports Club ‘New Member’ Form online and making payment using one of the options available. There is also a one-off fee of £11 for your key fob and limited liability insurance. These monies go directly to the Sports Club and support its development.
> Link to the Barnt Green Sports Club website
2. Chuggers & Chaingang Subscription fee (£10). This is specifically to support the development of Chugger & Chaingang activity. (NB – If you are a full Tennis, Squash, Padel or Badminton member of the BG Sports Club – you will only need to pay the Chuggers & Chaingang Subscription fee of £10).
