Gloucester City Cycling Club

Moderate pace ride to Cirencester EARLY START
2023-10-29 08:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sunday Rides depart from Kings Square, USUALLY at 09:00 – but please check the Events Calendar, News and/or Facebook because some longer rides start earlier, and sometimes weather or roadworks force a late change. They stop for at around eleven o’clock. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch at The Ale House in Stroud.
Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Fast (training) ride to Northleach area
2023-10-29 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
“Fast Rides” are around three hours with a coffee stop at the end. Average Speed of about 18-20 mph. They will split into two groups, to help with mixed abilities & to encourage new riders, and to help anyone recovering from injuries. Once two groups are formed, there is no need to wait at the climbs, stay in two groups and if anyone falls off the faster group they will hopefully be picked up by the second group.

“Fast Rides” DO NOT follow “Club Ride” practice, in that although they always regroup after a climb, participants must be prepared to be dropped on the run in back to Gloucester over the last 5-10 miles, if it speeds up at the end of the ride. They do not usually stop for coffee until the end of the ride. Participants need to be capable of 20+ mph bunch riding for at least 3 hours. For an impression of the riding style check out a video of the Tuesday night Chain Gang If you would like to know about our other Sunday ride options see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below.
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Tempo ride to Cirencester
2023-10-29 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock. The Tempo Ride is at a faster pace than the usual Club Ride and will leave the Square at 9 am, but will stop for coffee, usually but not always at the same destination as the Club ride. See HERE for more information, This ride returns to Gloucester around 13:30.
The route is below.
Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy. Sign the attendance book or be noted as present at the coffee / lunch stop if you wish to compete.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Evening social ride
2023-10-31 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
A sociable ride at a steady pace that will include a pub visit.

Committee Meeting
2023-11-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Gala Club, Fairmile Gardens, Gloucester, Glos., GL2 9EB, United Kingdom
Under rule 3.4 of the Constitution Committee meetings are held each month. An Agenda will be supplied to Committee members beforehand.
Under rule 3.2 of the Constitution ” Any Club member may attend a Club Committee meeting without serving on the Committee, i.e. he or she may be present at a meeting but may not have a vote or speak at the meeting, except when the Chairman or a majority of the Committee believe that it is in the Committee’s interest to hear that person’s view.”

Fast (training) ride to Rockhampton
2023-11-05 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
“Fast Rides” are around three hours with a coffee stop at the end. Average Speed of about 18-20 mph. They will split into two groups, to help with mixed abilities & to encourage new riders, and to help anyone recovering from injuries. Once two groups are formed, there is no need to wait at the climbs, stay in two groups and if anyone falls off the faster group they will hopefully be picked up by the second group.
Here is the route,there will be two groups, one being a recovery group that will be stopping at the Rockhampton/Hill Cake Fest at 30 Miles.

“Fast Rides” DO NOT follow “Club Ride” practice, in that although they always regroup after a climb, participants must be prepared to be dropped on the run in back to Gloucester over the last 5-10 miles, if it speeds up at the end of the ride. They do not usually stop for coffee until the end of the ride. Participants need to be capable of 20+ mph bunch riding for at least 3 hours. For an impression of the riding style check out a video of the Tuesday night Chain Gang If you would like to know about our other Sunday ride options see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below.
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Novice pace ride to Newent
2023-11-05 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sunday Rides depart from Kings Square, USUALLY at 09:00 – but please check the Events Calendar, News and/or Facebook because some longer rides start earlier, and sometimes weather or roadworks force a late change. They stop for at around eleven o’clock. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch at The Royal Exchange in Hartpury
The route for this ride is
Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Moderate pace ride to Ross on Wye
2023-11-05 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sunday Rides depart from Kings Square, USUALLY at 09:00 – but please check the Events Calendar, News and/or Facebook because some longer rides start earlier, and sometimes weather or roadworks force a late change. They stop for at around eleven o’clock. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch at The Royal Exchange in Hartpury.

Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Tempo ride to Ross
2023-11-05 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock. The Tempo Ride is at a faster pace than the usual Club Ride and will leave the Square at 9 am, but will stop for coffee, usually but not always at the same destination as the Club ride. See HERE for more information, This ride returns to Gloucester around 13:30.
This week’s destination is Ross-on-Wye, and the ride wil follow this route.
Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy. Sign the attendance book or be noted as present at the coffee / lunch stop if you wish to compete.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Fast ride to Fiddington/Bredon Hill
2023-11-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Costa Coffee St. Oswalds, St Oswalds Road, Gloucester, Glos, GL1 2UE, United Kingdom
“Fast Rides” are around three hours with a coffee stop at the end. Average Speed of about 18-20 mph. They will split into two groups, to help with mixed abilities & to encourage new riders, and to help anyone recovering from injuries. Once two groups are formed, there is no need to wait at the climbs, stay in two groups and if anyone falls off the faster group they will hopefully be picked up by the second group.
Here is a route for Saturday mornings steady Training ride,instead of Sunday,due to weather & Remembrance Sunday.

Leaving Costa, Coffee, St. Oswald’s Road at 9.OO & Finishing with a coffee at the GreekDeli Cafe, Severn Road.
For those who want to go on Sunday, please copy this route.
“Fast Rides” DO NOT follow “Club Ride” practice, in that although they always regroup after a climb, participants must be prepared to be dropped on the run in back to Gloucester over the last 5-10 miles, if it speeds up at the end of the ride. They do not usually stop for coffee until the end of the ride. Participants need to be capable of 20+ mph bunch riding for at least 3 hours. For an impression of the riding style check out a video of the Tuesday night Chain Gang If you would like to know about our other Sunday ride options see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below.
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Fast (training) ride to Fiddington/Bredon Hill on Remembrance Sunday
2023-11-12 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
“Fast Rides” are around three hours with a coffee stop at the end. Average Speed of about 18-20 mph. They will split into two groups, to help with mixed abilities & to encourage new riders, and to help anyone recovering from injuries. Once two groups are formed, there is no need to wait at the climbs, stay in two groups and if anyone falls off the faster group they will hopefully be picked up by the second group.
This is a repeat of Saturday morning’s Training ride.

Finishing with a coffee at the GreekDeli Cafe, Severn Road.
“Fast Rides” DO NOT follow “Club Ride” practice, in that although they always regroup after a climb, participants must be prepared to be dropped on the run in back to Gloucester over the last 5-10 miles, if it speeds up at the end of the ride. They do not usually stop for coffee until the end of the ride. Participants need to be capable of 20+ mph bunch riding for at least 3 hours. For an impression of the riding style check out a video of the Tuesday night Chain Gang If you would like to know about our other Sunday ride options see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below.
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Steady Pace Remembrance Sunday ride to Stroud
2023-11-12 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sunday Rides depart from Kings Square, USUALLY at 09:00 – but please check the Events Calendar, News and/or Facebook because some longer rides start earlier, and sometimes weather or roadworks force a late change. They stop for at around eleven o’clock. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch.
Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Tempo ride
2023-11-12 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock. The Tempo Ride is at a faster pace than the usual Club Ride and will leave the Square at 9 am, but will stop for coffee, usually but not always at the same destination as the Club ride. See HERE for more information, This ride returns to Gloucester around 13:30.
Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy. Sign the attendance book or be noted as present at the coffee / lunch stop if you wish to compete.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Fast (training) ride to Slad Valley
2023-11-19 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom

Moderate pace ride to Tetbury
2023-11-19 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sunday Rides depart from Kings Square, USUALLY at 09:00 – but please check the Events Calendar, News and/or Facebook because some longer rides start earlier, and sometimes weather or roadworks force a late change. They stop for at around eleven o’clock. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch at The Beacon Hotel, Haresfield.

Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Tempo ride to Tetbury
2023-11-19 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock. The Tempo Ride is at a faster pace than the usual Club Ride and will leave the Square at 9 am, but will stop for coffee, usually but not always at the same destination as the Club ride. See HERE for more information, This ride returns to Gloucester around 13:30.
The ride will use the route below.

Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy. Sign the attendance book or be noted as present at the coffee / lunch stop if you wish to compete.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

132nd Annual Prize Presentation and Dinner
2023-11-25 18:00 - 23:00 | Brickhampton Court Golf Complex, Cheltenham Road,, Churchdown, GL2 9QF, United Kingdom
The Guest Speaker will be Andy Cook from Chippenham Wheelers. Andy is a Director of Andy Cook Cycling. He and his wife Jacqui use their bikes every day, even if it’s to ride to the newsagents to buy a paper, ride to work, or go out on a club run with friends. They also happen to be competitive cyclists who have raced and won National medals and broken National records. They’ve toured extensively both within and outside of the UK. In the last 25 years they have run quality residential Bike Camps in some very picturesque locations both abroad and in the UK, trained and coached thousands of cyclists from absolute beginners to top level competitors.
Andy is a former President of the Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) “Cycling for All” Commission and is a past member of the UCI “Mass Participation” Commission. He has held senior positions at both British Cycling and Cycling UK. His passion for the sport at all levels continues unabated. His enthusiasm to pass on his knowledge and experience to ensure others share the same pleasure is what motivates Andy, be it organising a major national cycling event or coaching a beginner, it is this passion for the sport and pastime that shines through.
The Club speaker will be Daryl Stroud.
Closing date for the dinner will be the 27th October, 2023.
Tables will be eight per table, as the tables are square this year, and you are encouraged to block book tables to be sure of sitting with your friends.

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Fast (training) ride
2023-11-26 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
“Fast Rides” are around three hours with a coffee stop at the end. Average Speed of about 18-20 mph. They will split into two groups, to help with mixed abilities & to encourage new riders, and to help anyone recovering from injuries. Once two groups are formed, there is no need to wait at the climbs, stay in two groups and if anyone falls off the faster group they will hopefully be picked up by the second group. The ride will finish in the Quays for a coffee. If Caffe Corretto is too busy there is always the Greek Deli cafe.

“Fast Rides” DO NOT follow “Club Ride” practice, in that although they always regroup after a climb, participants must be prepared to be dropped on the run in back to Gloucester over the last 5-10 miles, if it speeds up at the end of the ride. They do not usually stop for coffee until the end of the ride. Participants need to be capable of 20+ mph bunch riding for at least 3 hours. For an impression of the riding style check out a video of the Tuesday night Chain Gang If you would like to know about our other Sunday ride options see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below.
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Steady pace ride to Welland
2023-11-26 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
NOTE – cafe is CASH only.
Sunday Rides depart from Kings Square, USUALLY at 09:00 – but please check the Events Calendar, News and/or Facebook because some longer rides start earlier, and sometimes weather or roadworks force a late change. Today’s stop will be in a pop up community cafe in Welland village hall. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch.
Route for ride

Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Tempo ride to Welland
2023-11-26 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
NOTE – cafe is CASH only.
The Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock. The Tempo Ride is at a faster pace than the usual Club Ride and will leave the Square at 9 am, but will stop for coffee, in Welland. See HERE for more information, This ride returns to Gloucester around 13:30.
The route below assumes that it is frost free, which is the current forecast. If that changes, the route will be modified to stay on more main roads.

Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy. Sign the attendance book or be noted as present at the coffee / lunch stop if you wish to compete.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Fast (training) ride
2023-12-03 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
“Fast Rides” are around three hours with a coffee stop at the end. Average Speed of about 18-20 mph. They will split into two groups, to help with mixed abilities & to encourage new riders, and to help anyone recovering from injuries. Once two groups are formed, there is no need to wait at the climbs, stay in two groups and if anyone falls off the faster group they will hopefully be picked up by the second group. Here is the route for the Ride, with a coffee to finish at the Roastery

“Fast Rides” DO NOT follow “Club Ride” practice, in that although they always regroup after a climb, participants must be prepared to be dropped on the run in back to Gloucester over the last 5-10 miles, if it speeds up at the end of the ride. They do not usually stop for coffee until the end of the ride. Participants need to be capable of 20+ mph bunch riding for at least 3 hours. For an impression of the riding style check out a video of the Tuesday night Chain Gang If you would like to know about our other Sunday ride options see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below.
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Novice pace ride to Nailsworth
2023-12-03 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom

Moderate pace ride to Nympsfield
2023-12-03 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom

Tempo ride to Thistledown
2023-12-03 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock. The Tempo Ride is at a faster pace than the usual Club Ride and will leave the Square at 9 am, but will stop for coffee, usually but not always at the same destination as the Club ride. See HERE for more information, This ride returns to Gloucester around 13:30.
The forecast is frost free, and the route below assumes this to be accurate. A different route will be selected if this is not the case.
Destinations are posted in advance and can be downloaded to your smart phone’s calendar (see buttons below) or as a pdf from here if you want a hard copy. All rides count to the Dancey Trophy. Sign the attendance book or be noted as present at the coffee / lunch stop if you wish to compete.
If you would like to know more about what to expect on our Sunday rides see here and for a list of events similar to this one click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

"Gravel" ride to Nympsfield
2023-12-03 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
After all this dry and cold weather an off road option is on offer this Sunday to meet the on road moderate pace ride at the cafe near Nympsfield.
Outbound route is 30km of which 10km is off road:

Return route will be via Lutheredge Farms, NCN45, and canal towpaths, or road, or a combination thereof, depending on participants and ground conditions.

Cyclists' Christmas Carol Service
2023-12-03 12:30 - 14:30 | St. Matthews Church Hall, Church Hall, Cainscross, GL5 4JE, United Kingdom
Stroud Valleys Cycling Club invites you to a Christmas Buffet Lunch at St. Matthews Church Hall, Church Road, Cainscross, GL5 4JE, at 12:30pm to be followed by the Cyclists’ Carol Service at 1:30pm in St. Matthews church. All are welcome.
There is a suggested donation of £4 per head to cover cost of food and hire of hall. Please let us know if you are coming by 26th November. There will also be a collection towards the upkeep of the church.
