Race and Train with Us

All year long we have regular Fast and Chain Gang rides as well as steady “Club” rides. In Summer our open race programme features two time trials and we have a Time Trial every Tuesday. Read more here

OVER 130 YEARS OF CYCLING

We organise social and recreational Club rides.

Welcome to Gloucester City Cycling Club

Get ready to ride with us all year round! Whether you’re a leisurely commuter, a passionate racer, or just in it for the joy of cycling, we have something for everyone.

🚴 Social and Cycling Events: From local tours to adventures abroad, we’ve got you covered. Our events cater to all levels, ensuring everyone finds their perfect ride.

🏁 Racing: Love the thrill of competition? Join us for time trials, road races, cyclo-cross, and even track events. We’re all about the adrenaline rush!

📢 Advocacy: We’re not just about riding; we’re about making cycling better and safer in our area.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into our Ride Categories and Calendar. Make yourself known to the ride leader when you join a ride, or take on the challenge of a Club Time Trial with a Day Membership. Whether you’re cycling to commute, for fun, or for sport, we welcome you with open arms. Join our vibrant community and let’s ride together!

News

The Gospel according to Saint Isaac

It felt really odd, putting on loads of factor 30 sunscreen when it was dark outside and drizzling, but the forecast said hot sunshine later so on it went. A very reduced peloton of two made its way south along the A38. The rain had blown over but the roads were wet and I was initially regretting my optimism in choosing short sleeves, arm-warmers, and summer bike, but as the sun slowly crept up over the Cotswold escarpment the road began to dry and I was just about warm enough. We left the A38...

What no Woolsack Racing!

Today a number of riders, well 11 in total, set off from Kings Square bound for the home of the Woolsack races, namely Gumstool Hill in Tetbury, where brave souls run up this 1 in 4 incline carrying 40kg woolsacks (madness!). This generally happens on the last May bank holiday weekend so no danger of us not being able to get to our ultimate destination of the Goods Shed cafe today! We made our way out of Gloucester via Nut Hill and Fiddlers Elbow then up through Cranham Woods where the fastest...

New routes to Nailsworth – the canals ride

It's sometimes difficult to find new routes to places and Nailsworth is one of them. Scrutinising the map showed me the Stroudwater Canal and NCN route 45 so let's try that. Fourteen riders left the Square and cycled along route 41, the Gloucester to Sharpness canal: nice and flat for an A ride. Surprisingly there were no fishermen about, so no rods or reels to avoid but this was made up by walkers and runners, we must be a fit nation. Pleasantries were exchanged after bells rung and warnings...
2026 Hill Climb Champion Patrick Jones

Portway Hill Climb results

With the Club returning to the Portway course for its annual hill climb there was intense specualtion as to whether John Barnes' 34 year old course record would finally fall. Despite strong efforts from the new Champion, Patrick (illustrated), and the reigning champion, Steve, it was not to be. Patrick reclaimed the Ed Unsworth Trophy in what might very well be the closest ever result in this competition. Matt Hill confirmed his victory in the Paul Barnard competition by finishing ahead of...

Riders on Storm!

Eight riders at the Square, split into two groups, one group planning to climb Horsepools and Frocester and the other ‘faster’ group on a rolling route to North Nibley. The pace on the faster ride was quite spicy and we arrived at Eastwood Garden Centre ahead of the Tempo ride. Due to the forecast we decided on a relatively short stop and the whole group headed north on the A38 together, turbo charged by the approaching storm front. We averaged about 25mph from Falfield to Frampton turn, where...

Kerne Bridge report

Today’s steady ride was designated as Retro with riders encouraged to don older jerseys or ride vintage bikes. John W took the award for best effort with his immaculate Italian steed, a brand named after a group of four gamblers. Twelve riders departed the square following the leader who had chosen not to publish a route so as to keep everyone guessing. Leaving Gloucester via the Barbican and crossing the narrow bridge onto Alney Island and out onto the cycle path was a new departure plan that...

Taking the train home.

Now pay attention, this is very complicated. There were eight in the square, four opted for the Tempo ride and four for the Fast. The fast guys were late starting as a power meter crank needed a new battery (not something that would have been appropriate on the Steady group 'retro' ride). A ninth rider swung onto the front of the Temp group on Stroud Road and dragged us all the way to Brookthorpe before we were able to catch up and tell him that the Fast guys were a couple of minutes behind....

Treasure Hunt results

Eleven participants formed into eight teams. First place went to Ana and Emma. The rest came shared second place The evening was wrapped up with a good social at the end.

25th August TT results

Matt Hill extended his Paul Barnard Trophy lead in the last TT of the season, the Elmore loop road bike event, leaving next week's Portway hill climb to decide the final result. A welcome increase in the size of the field brought some new challengers to the line and perhaps augers well for next season's events. Congrtaulations to Steve Rossiter on the win. Date Course Name Distance (miles) 25/8/2026 UC189 Elmore 6.75 Position Name Age Group Machine Time Average Speed (mph) Barnard Points 1...

Visiting The Villages

A bright yet fresh morning greeted the riders who ventured out for some more leg-punishing hills and two-wheeled fun. Arm warmers were earning their keep for many, although sunshine all day was forecast and indeed was the order of the day - not to mention ice-creams. 11 riders left the Square promptly at 8:30 and rolled out heading east towards the hills, making good time out of town and past the first of the day’s many roadworks, before tackling the steady climbs of Nut Hill and Fiddler’s...

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