About

Think camaraderie, networking, training, stamina, friends, competition, food, drink, fine coffee, style, access to some great kit, momentum and fun and you’ve got the foundations of La Squadra. Build this up into a group of people from all ages and abilities with the common goal to increase fitness, get out into the countryside for enjoyment and purpose and you’ll be closer to understanding where we are coming from…we’re not saying it’s a way of life – more a way of fitting it into your life with a whole range of people from business owners, entrepreneurs, sportsmen and everyone in-between.  Cycling is the new golf, trade boardroom networking for ‘cycle-networking’.

However you translate it… we’re looking for recruits!

We’ve started La Squadra with an open mind as to where it could go.  The aim is to let other people who perhaps feel on the fringes of cycling, who are in some way interested, to those who are regularly riding but would like to be part of a cycling lifestyle option.  We are interested in combining cycling with food and drink, travel, health and fitness with an eye on innovation in design and style in and out of the bike world.

It’s grown out of a group of people meeting informally every Saturday and Sunday in designated points and times around Sheffield.  We then head out into the Peak District National Park, setting targets for mileage and goals.  What we all know is that if you train as often as you can you’ll see a quick improvement in your strength, stamina and style. We’re keen to improve week in week out.

From these training meets we have formed the first La Squadra Ride which will cover 100 Km with 100 riders in June 10.

Throughout the course of the year we’ll also continue our trips abroad whether in Italy or France to take part in International and National Sportifs and rides.  Check out the events page for more information of up and coming events, and clips from our previous encounters.

We are interested in getting people talking, networking, sharing their experiences and enjoying a bit of camaraderie.  La Squadra has bike riding at its core but its ‘not always about the bike. Together we keep the motivation going and we always have something to aim for.   The blog will be a place for lots of different content, great stories and inspiration.