EV Overall Attendance & Active Members figures from 2006 to 2024

The attached charts show performance figures for the last 18 years : -

1. Attendance figures

a) Pre pandemic

The " Golden Years " with maximum attendances were 2013 to 2019. Here the figures were boosted by guest riders e.g. Full Cuk groups staying at Dufton YH or elsewhere in the area, Tri Vets and other challenge rides.

During this era members were not averse to undertaking car assisted outings to go further afield. These were generally longer, tougher and whole day rides.

With increased fuel costs, reluctance to travel by car and ageing membership, uptake on these rides is poor and very few these outings are offered now.

b) During the pandemic

Prior to pandemic restrictions being imposed during the first 6 months of the 2019 - 2020 year attendances of 750 were approximately half those for a typical full year. 

( Note : the suppressed zero on the bar graph gives the impression of a very low attendance ).

Later during the 2020 - 2021 year with full restrictions rides and attendances were curtailed.

c) Post Pandemic 

Attendances are rising and should improve with the current initiatives to increase the number of rides & requests for more active leaders.

( Note : the figure for the current year { 2023 - 2024} is a projection based on figures for the first 6 months of the year ).

2. Active Members figures

a) Between 2006 and 2017

A steady rise in the number of active members may be partly due to new members joining the group plus the number and variety of rides offered. ( These factors may be investigated and reported on in due course )

b) During the pandemic

Membership activity fell due to the limited number rides offered and reluctance to ride and perceived health risks as restrictions were relaxed.

c) Post pandemic

Although membership has increased, activity is still less than in earlier years. The drive to increase the number of rides offered and number of active leaders may improve uptake.

( Note : the figure for the current year { 2023 - 2024 } will not be known until 30 th Sept 2024 ).