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

Smoke and Mirages

The 8.30am moderate ride assembled in good order and time to set off for a day out in the Cotswolds. The Captain leading, it was out of Gloucester via the Painswick road, passing the new school just before Upton. The six were all together onto the Nut Hill ascent where we had a slight delay for three horses and riders – one claiming to be a youngster, although we were unable to verify this. Giving them time to find a passing place, we continued, warning speeding motorists and one cyclist of...

Black Mountains Ride 2026

Five riders left the square just after 6:30am on a chilly 13°C morning, heading south out of Gloucester. The first long section towards the Severn Bridge was taken steadily, mostly along the A38, with everyone saving energy for the big day ahead. There was an early bit of entertainment when a car screeched its tyres at some traffic lights, causing the most junior member of the group to jump sideways like a startled cat! By the 9:30am services stop, the temperature had risen considerably and...

Tempo and Fast rides to Tintern

Three fast riders and five tempo riders. The fast guys dropped us on the A40, and with a puncture in Flaxley putting the Tempo ride even further behind so it was no surprise that we didn't cross paths at the cafe. There was plenty of climbing: Flaxley valley through to Soudley, Blackpool Bridge to Parkend, and then the drag up to Sling. Along the way we lost two riders to fatigue and family commitments, but the remaining three had fun on the descent to Bigsweir Bridge, although the gunshots...

Introductory Ride in the Sun

Eight riders gathered at the square on a hot summer morning to try out the “open Invitation introductory” ride. Amongst the riders were a good number of experienced riders in addition to the three nominated leaders, which would go on to make to safety and enjoyment of the rider an even better experience. Letting the “fast guys” go first (for fear of embarrassing them by passing them later on), we set off out of town down Northgate Street, and made our way our along Kingsholm and Sandhurst...

Saturday Slad Spin

We left the square with six, crawled through the Bristol Road traffic, then picked up number seven in Quedgeley. It was an excellent spin through the back lanes of Elmore and Epney, then across the bridge at Saul Junction (open to bikes and pedestrians only) before cutting through Whitminster and Westend to come out in Stonehouse. Here we lost a rider due to work commitments but carried on through Ebley to Stroud for the main event of the day - the climb up Slad valley. As usual this was a...

Large choice of rides this weekend

Saturday Saturday Spin : 09:30 Sunday Black Mountains : 06:30 Chedworth : 08:30 Introductory : 09:00 Please invite your friends Severn Bridge : 09:00 Please be careful to check start times.

25 mile Club Championship results

Congrtaulation to Jeremy Addis and Roger Whittle, the 2026 Champions on TT and raod bikes respectively. Date Course Name Distance (miles) 4/8/2026 U17 Dursley 25 Position Name Age Group Machine Time Average Speed (mph) Barnard Points 1 Jeremy Addis V50 TT 0:56:57 26.34 10 2 Matt Hill V40 TT 1:00:13 24.91 9 3 Pete Kellow V60 TT 1:04:59 23.08 8 4 Daryl Stroud V60 TT 1:05:48 22.80 7 5 Mark Warren V50 TT 1:06:43 22.48 6 6 Roger Whittle V50 RB 1:09:14 21.67 5 7 John Murphy V80 TT 1:32:52 16.15 4...

Tewkesbury, for once completely free of floodwater

At precisely 8.30 8 riders left King's Square to be quickly joined by an additional three members. Perhaps a couple of minutes delay would have been more generous. They made their way along the cycle path from the Docks to Maisemore (Route 45). It was very overgrown and in need of attention. It did require some concentration, but nobody came to grief and the dreaded Over roundabout was avoided. It was then the familiar route up Woolridge Hill and a whizz down to Hartbury with a swift right...

A brilliant morning out

If ever there was proof that choosing the destination once you have a firm weather forecast enhances the enjoyment of the ride, then this week's ride to Broadway Tower was that. We had everything, warm weather, fine views off the Cotswold edge, an excellent outdoor venue and a tailwind home. Apart from a brilliant morning out, little to report. A mutiny over Ham Hill, resulted in us climbing the A40, which was probably for the best. The only mechanical was a leaky water bottle, resulting in...

28th July TT results

Jeremy Addis is back on top form, winning tonight's event. Despite missing the event, Pete Kellow still leads the Paul Barnard Trophy table but Matt's second place moves him ahead of Pete on Dan Knight points. Congratulations go to James Reeves and Junior George Waters for improving their PB's by 1m 42s and 35s respectively. V80 John Murphy recorded his best time this season. Full season results, intermediate times and trophy points are available here Date Course Name Distance (miles)...

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