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Kickstart your training for the 2024  Virgin Active Ride Joburg by joining our Outrides & in-club BURN Cycling Classes. Riders of all fitness levels are welcome, with experienced ride leaders to guide you on our 30-60km routes, and mechanical support from our Faces Team.

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Outrides Schedule

  • 28 July   Outride | Virgin Active Broadacres
  • 11 Aug     Women’s Ride | Virgin Active Broadacres
  • 25 Aug    Women’s Ride | Virgin Active Broadacres
  • 15 Sep     Outride | Virgin Active Glenvista
  • 22 Sep    Outride | Virgin Active Cradlestone
  • 20 Oct   Outride | Virgin Active Glenvista
  • 27 Oct    Outride | Virgin Active Cradlestone
  • 16 Nov   Coffee Ride | Soweto Coffee Ride, FNB Stadium

Riders of all skill and fitness levels are welcome to participate in our Train Joburg Outrides, which will commence from participating Virgin Active Gyms, led by experienced lead riders. Ride with absolute peace of mind knowing that mechanical & route support from the Faces Team will assist you when needed.

Registration opens at 06h30, with Group A leaving at 07h00.

Groups leave 10 minutes apart. Medics and Faces sweep vehicles will be on standby, SARZA and ThinkBike will guide you out on route.

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We offer three groups to accommodate varying fitness and experience levels.
No reason to feel intimidated – there will be a group for you:

Group A

25 – 30 km/h
(Approx 60 km )

Group B

22 – 25 km/h
(Approx 30 km )

Group C

20 – 22 km/h
(Approx 30 km )

Age Limit: 12+ must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Parking Instructions: Parking is available outside the associated Virgin Active gyms.

There is no need to rush off after your ride. Kauai offers delicious post-ride brunches and lunches, which will be for the rider’s own account. Non-Virgin Active members will receive a voucher, entitling them to access and use the gym’s facilities for the day.

Women's Rides Schedule

  • 11 Aug     Women’s Ride | Virgin Active Broadacres
  • 25 Aug    Women’s Ride | Virgin Active Broadacres

Women of all skills and fitness levels will begin their ride at Virgin Active Broadacres, alongside experienced lead riders. Ride with absolute peace of mind knowing that mechanical & route support from the Faces Team will assist you when needed.

Registration opens at 07h00, with Group A leaving at 08h00.

Groups leave 10 minutes apart. Medics and Faces sweep vehicles will be on standby, SARZA and ThinkBike will guide you out on route.

REGISTER

We offer three groups to accommodate varying fitness and experience levels.
No reason to feel intimidated – there will be a group for you:

Group A

25 – 30 km/h
(Approx 60 km )

Group B

22 – 25 km/h
(Approx 30 km )

Group C

20 – 22 km/h
(Approx 30 km )

Age Limit: 12+ must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Parking Instructions: Parking is available outside the associated Virgin Active gyms.

There is no need to rush off after your ride. Kauai offers delicious post-ride brunches and lunches, which will be for the rider’s own account. Non-Virgin Active members will receive a voucher, entitling them to access and use the gym’s facilities for the day.

In-Club Schedule

  • 28 July 7H30 | Burn Cycle Class | Virgin Active Broadacres | 20 spots
  • 11 Aug 7H30 | Burn Cycle Class | Virgin Active Broadacres | 20 spots
  • 25 Aug 7H30 | Burn Cycle Class | Virgin Active Broadacres | 20 spots
  • 15 Sep 8H00 | Burn Cycle Class | Virgin Active Glenvista | 27 spots
  • 22 Sep 8H00 | Burn Cycle Class | Virgin Active Cradlestone | 26 spots
  • 20 Oct 8H00 | Burn Cycle Class | Virgin Active Glenvista | 27 spots
  • 27 Oct 8H00 | Burn Cycle Class | Virgin Active Cradlestone | 26 spots

Thanks to our title sponsor, Virgin Active, we are expanding our Train Joburg offering in 2024 with the addition of in-club BURN Cycle Classes, happening alongside our Outrides.

Riders of all fitness levels are welcome to sign up for these in-club BURN Cycling Classes, which will take place at the participating Virgin Active Clubs, led by experienced cycling coaches. The duration of the classes is 1 hour, and is perfect for those looking to maximize intensity in a short period of time, or for those not yet ready to head out onto the road.

REGISTER

Please ensure you have pre booked your class, via the REGISTER (Howler) link, as capacity is limited.

Non-Virgin Active members will receive a voucher via Whatsapp, entitling them to access and use the gym’s facilities for the day.

Arrive at least 30 minutes before the class commences, to sign in, set up your bike and link your device to the indoor trainer (you know what they say, if it’s not on Strava…).Please pack a sweat towel, mountain bike cleats, and a water bottle. 

Parking Instructions: Parking is available outside the associated Virgin Active clubs.

Get Your Free Training Plan

Whether you’re a total newbie or a more experienced rider, our title sponsor Virgin Active has put together a Training Plan for you. These plans have been developed in collaboration with Dr Adrian Rotunno and Ignus Oosthuizen.

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