Frequently Asked Questions

Club memberships are being processed via walk-in/mail registration. Contact one of the executive members or visit the "Join APLVNCC" page of our website for more information.

Training rides are open to Amici Per La Vita Niagara Cycling Club members only. There will be a 2 "trial" maximum for those individuals who are not sure about joining the Club, but are interested in trying it out!

All riders must abide by the Amici Per La Vita Niagara Cycling Club Code of Conduct. Riders violating the code will be given a warning. Continued violations may result in revoking of ride privileges.

This depends on the group you ride with. We currently hold five different groups (A Group, B Group, C Group, Social Group, and Beginner's Group) to ride with during the week.

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. "A" Group rides are scheduled to be held on Saturday mornings and Tuesday/Thursday night. Weeknight (Tuesday and Thursday) rides are typically at a faster pace. (Distance: 60-100+ km)

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. These rides take place on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday/Thursday mornings, & Tuesday/Thursday evenings. This ride's policy is a no-drop one so the pace can vary quite a bit depending on who's out. (Distance: 60-90+ km)

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. These rides take place on Saturday mornings. More additions to the calendar will be announced! (Distance: 50-75 km)

On Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, there will be “S” rides. “Social” rides average 20-23 km/h. We may even stop for breakfast! (Distance: 50-70+ km)

We typically hold Beginner 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)

For more information, visit the "Join APLVNCC" page of our website.

All club members participating in club events MUST wear an approved cycling helmet at all times. Any club members who show up for a club event without a helmet will be asked to put one on prior to being allowed to ride with the club.

This depends on the group you ride with. We currently hold five different groups (A Group, B Group, C Group, Social Group, and Recreational Group) to ride with during the week.

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. "A" Group rides are scheduled to be held on Saturday mornings and Tuesday/Thursday night. Weeknight (Tuesday and Thursday) rides are typically at a faster pace. (Distance: 60-100+ km)

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. These rides take place on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday/Thursday mornings, & Tuesday/Thursday evenings. This ride's policy is a no-drop one so the pace can vary quite a bit depending on who's out. (Distance: 60-90+ km)

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. These rides take place on Saturday mornings. More additions to the calendar will be announced! (Distance: 50-75 km)

On Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, there will be “S” rides. “Social” rides average 20-23 km/h. We may even stop for breakfast! (Distance: 50-70+ km)

We typically hold Recreational Group (R) 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)

For more information, visit the "Joining APLVNCC" page of our website.

You need to be approved before you can access the website. Once you have registered as a member of the club and paid membership dues then approval will be granted. Make sure that you have given the correct email and it is the one you used at registration. Only that email will be given approval.

Use the contact form if you have any further !

You can reset your password by going to the Request New Password page and entering either your "Username" or your "E-mail Address". When you click the "E-mail new password" button, an e-mail will be sent to your e-mail address associated with your account. You will need to know either your "Username" or your "E-mail Address" to proceed. If you do not receive the e-mail within 5-10 minutes, please check your e-mail's Junk folder. For further assistance, please contact us in person or by the contact form.

The e-mail sent to you will let you know your Username and new Password tied to the e-mail address for your Account. You can use either your "Username" or "E-mail Address" in the "Username" field on the Member Login Page.

If you need to update your contact info in the Members List, you can do so by logging into your account and clicking the edit tab. If you need any further assistance, feel free to contact us in person or by the contact form.

Logging in to the Amici Per La Vita Niagara Cycling Club website allows club members to view exclusive areas of the website, such as, the Members List, Classified, Leaderboard, Suggestion Box, etc.

No. There is private information on there and we want to control who posts on our blog and who can see the information. If you are not a member and wish to submit an announcement, please contact us using our contact form. We will consider your request.

Access to the website is only available to current APLV Niagara Cycling Club members. Approval becomes available once a member has completed the membership forms and submitted them with membership fee. 

Members who allow their membership to expire will also have access on the website blocked. Membership is by calendar year. Keep your membership up to date!

You would have indicated this on the registration form. You can remove this detail by logging into your account on the website and clicing the edit tab. If you need any further assistance, just let us know in person or through the contact form.

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