New Rider Program

To help new and prospective members get off to a great start, Tripleshot is introducing a New Member Friday Ride program for road cyclists.

All new and prospective road members are asked to complete one New Member Friday Ride, which is held on the first and second Friday of each month. The group meets at our usual spot in the Oak Bay High School parking lot at 6:00 am. Each ride will be led by two experienced Tripleshot members.

Purpose of the Program

The New Member Friday Rides are designed to:

  • Provide a friendly, low‑pressure introduction to Tripleshot riding culture

  • Teach and review essential group riding skills and expectations

  • Ensure riders are comfortable, predictable, and safe in a group setting

  • Give ride leaders an opportunity to support new riders and answer questions

As a reminder, prospective members are welcome to sign up as a Test Rider and attend up to two test rides before full annual membership is required. Completion of one New Member Friday Ride is required for all new road members before participating in regular club road rides, regardless of whether you sign up as a Test Rider or full member.

Note: If you are experienced at group riding (including rotating pacelines, not just riding with other people), you may be able to skip the New Member Friday Ride. Please reach out to us first using this form beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All new and prospective road cycling members, regardless of prior experience, must complete at least one New Member Friday Ride before joining a regular club ride. However, if you really, really think you don’t need it because you’ve been riding pacelines for years, reach out to us.

  • No, you can be a full member OR sign up as a “Test Rider”. This ride can count toward your two free test rides. Full annual membership is required after test rides are completed.

  • The pace is comfortable and controlled at a relaxed “C” pace. The goal is learning, riding smoothly together, and getting familiar with Tripleshot-style group riding rather than speed or fitness.

    However, before signing up, you should be able to ride at a minimum C pace (21 KM per hour) on your own for 60 minutes on rolling terrain. If you’re not there yet, no worries! Just get out on your bike for a few days every week until you are ready to join us!

  • A road bike (with drop bars) in good working order is required. Track bikes or fixies are not appropriate. Riders should wear a helmet and bring a spare tube, pump or CO₂, and be prepared to ride in a group environment.

  • Once the ride is completed, you’re welcome to join regular Tripleshot road rides that match your ability and interests. If you’re not sure which ride to join, don’t hesitate to ask the group facilitators.

  • That’s exactly what these rides are for. The environment is supportive, friendly, and designed to help you build confidence while riding with others and get to know some familiar faces in the process.

    However, you do need a certain level of base fitness to join a group ride. You should be able to ride at a minimum C pace (21 KM per hour) on your own for 60 minutes on rolling terrain. If you’re not there yet, no worries! Just get out on your bike for a few days every week until you are ready to join!

  • Well, we’d really like you to! However, attending coffee is optional.