Welcome to Amici Per La Vita Niagara Cycling Club (APLVNCC), a cycling club based out of Niagara Falls, Canada. APLVNCC is a multi-discipline cycling club welcoming riders of all ages and abilities. We currently hold a group ride for everyone and for all abilities: "A" Group, "B" Group, "C" Group, "S" Social, and "R" Recreational. R+ is relaxed and faster than your Rec Ride. Look for Mountain Biking and Gravel too, on our Calendar!
| Category Pace | (km/h) | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 30+ | 60-100+ |
| B | 27-30 | 60-90+ |
| C | 25-28 | 60-85+ |
| S | 20-25 | 50-70 |
| R+ | 24-26 | 50-75 |
| R | no minimum | 20-30+ |
| M (Mountain Bike) | no minimum | 20-30 |
Choose from five different groups (A Group, B Group, C Group, Social Group, and Recreational Group) to ride with during the week. NOTE: the pace is not your average speed for the entire ride. It is what you will see on your speed sensor as you are riding and will vary depending on the conditions and composition of the group.
The faster "A" Group will typically ride a minimum pace of 30+ km/h. The pace varies depending on terrain, weather conditions, time of year and the level of fitness of the riders present. There are also sections of each ride where the tradition is for faster riding and sprints. During these portions of club rides, the pace is often in excess of 30 km/h. Check our calendar for A rides.... these are currently held Thursday and Sunday from Fonthill, and Saturday mornings.
The "B" Group Ride will typically ride a minimum pace of 27-29 km/h. The pace varies depending on terrain, weather conditions, time of year and the level of fitness of the riders present. There are also sections of each ride where the tradition is for faster riding and sprints. Check our calendar for B rides. There are morning, midweek, weeknight and weekend options. This ride's policy is a no-drop one so the pace can vary quite a bit depending on who's out.
The "C" Group Ride will typically ride a minimum pace of 24-26 km/h. The pace varies depending on terrain, weather conditions, time of year and the level of fitness of the riders present. Check our calendar for C rides. There are morning, midweek, weeknight and weekend options
On Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, there will be “S” rides. “Social” rides average 20-23 km/h. We may even stop for breakfast or ice-cream. Please check the calendar to confirm the ride.
We typically hold Recreational rides on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings. They are similar in nature to the Social rides but emphasize group riding, instruction, safety and the rules of the road for bicyclists. (Distance: 25-30+ km). When possible we may have Rec+ rides. These are longer and faster than the traditional Rec Ride. Please check the calendar to confirm the ride.
An annual registration begins in the beginning of March. You can contact us via email aplvniagaracc@gmail.com to inquire about joining throughout the year. For new members, we will email you our registration form and instructions.
Ne*Memberships are by Calendar Year and expire at our Annual AGM (see calendar for dates, usually April)
Click the below PDF to open the Registration Form, download and fill out.
OR reach out to us using:
Payment: New and Renewing Members: Make the payment using the payment method you selected on the registration/membership update form. We prefer e-transfer to aplvncccorp@gmail.com. (note the 3 "c" s).
To pay by PayPal, click here.
Approval: New members only: once your membership is approved, you will be contacted by email.
There will be a 2 "trial" maximum for those individuals who are not sure about join the Club but are interested in trying it out. Check the calendar and let us know when you're coming out.
For more inquiries becoming an APLVNCC Member please feel free to get in touch via email: aplvniagaracc@gmail.com
Amici Per La Vita Niagara Cycling Club 2013
