Gloucester City Cycling Club

B ride to Hopewell Colliery
2021-06-20 09:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | 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. 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 Red Lion in Huntley. 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.
The route may be viewed HERE
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

A category ride to Upper Soudley
2021-06-20 09:00 - 13:00 | 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 in Creates at The Dean Heritage Centre. 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 Red Lion in Huntley. 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

Longest Day Tour of Gloucestershire
2021-06-20 04:45 - 23:30 | Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 3JE, United Kingdom
Cheltenham and County are running a “longest day tour of Gloucestershire”, and have invited us to join them. Its 200 miles and a full day, starting at daybreak! It will be a socially paced ride with plenty of stops. 4:45 departure from Pittville Pump Rooms, in three groups of various speeds. Full details are available, but breakfast is planned in Monmouth around 8:30, lunch at Frampton at around 12:30, and a further stop in Bourton at around 17:00. Please contact the Vice Captain at gloscitycc.vc@gmail.com if you are interested, and he will liaise with Cheltenham.

Course details are HERE

Training Ride to Evesham Valley /Stanway Hill
2021-06-19 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Because of Fathers Day Sunday & the weather forecast on Sunday not looking good, this weeks Training ride will be moving to Saturday for those who wish to venture out, heading up Stanway Hill in the Sunshine.Leave Kings Square at 9.00 and coffee at Brockworth to finish.

Route is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36372376

First Aid Course
2021-06-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Gala Club, Fairmile Gardens, Gloucester, Glos., GL2 9EB, United Kingdom
Booking required

Speed Judging Competition at Boddington
2021-06-16 19:00 - 22:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
A circular ride out and back, incorporating the Speed Judging Competiton and stopping at Old Elm Inn, Churchdown for a drink afterwards.
British Cycling has advised that organized groups of fifteen are permitted under the Government’s regulations, but the Committee considers this too many to ride together on open roads, not least because of the obstruction it could cause to motor traffic. Instead, we shall ride in smaller groups, the size and composition of which will be decided by the ride leaders at the meeting point. At the meeting point, and any stops along the route, guidelines on social distancing will still apply so please do not approach other riders too closely.
The ride will finish after dusk so bring your best lights.

Chain Gang
2021-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Longford Hand Car Wash, Longford,, Gloucester, GL2 9BN, United Kingdom
An early evening chain gang ride for members only on roads North of Gloucester. Although the aim is to get back before dusk please ensure that you have lights when needed. Early season rides will cut across the river Severn at Haw Bridge and return via Ashleworth. As the evenings lengthen a longer route on the A38 to Tewkesbury, A438, B4211 and A417 will be used. The shorter route will also be used for a ladies’ chain gang that will leave after the men’s group.
It’s a full on fast ride for 23 miles from Longford to Tewkesbury & back to Maisemore via Corse Lawn designed for riders capable of keeping up with serious amateurs for 20+ miles. Groups will split into different abilities as required but if you drop off you must be able and willing to find your own way home. Watch the video here.
British Cycling has advised that organized groups of fifteen are permitted under the Government’s regulations, but the Committee considers this too many to ride together on open roads, not least because of the obstruction it could cause to motor traffic. Instead, we shall ride in smaller groups, the size and composition of which will be decided by the ride leaders at the meeting point. At the meeting point, and any stops along the route, guidelines on social distancing will still apply so please do not approach other riders too closely.
Note that although this is race training the rules of the road still apply. Be courteous to other road users and ease the pace when going through built up areas. Remember:

It’s not a race, it’s training
Try and keep it to groups of no more than eight, even if it means three groups
Everyone should work together but ride through smoothly and ease off when you come off the front
Set off at two minute intervals and make sure each group waits for everyone in the group to get across the first roundabout
Don’t start the chain until past Twigworth
It’s for members only
Ease up through Tewkesbury town and when you meet the A417 at Corse
Have fun and be safe

Evening Social Ride
2016-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Ride out beginning at King’s Square and ending at the Gala Club or The Pelican, to be decided on the night

25 mile evening time trial at Maisemore (U72)
2021-06-15 19:00 - 20:00 | U72 start, Blacksmiths Lane, Maisemore, United Kingdom
See club website for course information. Late notices and changes before events will also appear on Facebook. The evening time trials count towards season long competitions as noted in the event category below. These are the Club Events Best App Rounder (CEBAR), the overall winner of which is awarded the Paul Barnard Trophy, and the Dan Knight Trophy. There are categores within the CEBAR competion for Ladies, Seniors and Veteran riders in various age groups.
The event is open to non members for an additional charge of £1.50 to obtain day membership.
COVID requirements
Maintain 2 m social distancing at all times and bring with you to the event:

Pen
Means of contactless payment
Face mask
Rear light (mandatory)
Front light (advisory)
Safety pins (to attach race number)

At the event remember:

Sign-on using your own pen and whilst wearing a face covering
No cash will be accepted
No rear light – no ride (CTT regulation)
Do not congregate at the start – arrive at the start no more than 5 minutes before your start time
At the finish, ride directly to your vehicle (or home)
Do not approach the timekeeper – results will be posted online and are not available at the event
After the race; place race number in bowl containing cleaning solution

A checklist for participants, timekeepers, and organizers is available HERE
If a person is unable to time keep / organize it is their responsibility to swap duties and inform the Racing Secretary.
Full season’s race calendar is available here

A & B rides down the Severn Vale
2021-06-13 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The Club will meet in King’s Square before riding south to take coffee at around eleven o’clock in Berkeley or Dursley. The A ride’s route is HERE and B ride’s route HERE
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 in 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. 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

Training Ride into the Wye Valley
2021-06-13 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sunday,s Training / Sports Ride is heading along the Wye Valley. Forecast is sunshine, coffee to finish in the docks.

Route is HERE

56.1 mi, +3561 ft. Bike ride in Gloucester, England

10 mile evening Inter Club time trial at Teddington (UC706)
2021-06-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Teddington Village Hall, Teddington, Tewkesbury, GL20 8JA, United Kingdom
Late notices and changes before events will also appear on Facebook. The evening time trials count towards season long competitions as noted in the event category below. These are the Club Events Best App Rounder (CEBAR), the overall winner of which is awarded the Paul Barnard Trophy, and the Dan Knight Trophy. There are categores within the CEBAR competion for Ladies, Seniors and Veteran riders in various age groups.
The event is open to non members for an additional charge of £1.50 to obtain day membership.
COVID requirements
Maintain 2 m social distancing at all times and bring with you to the event:

Pen
Means of contactless payment
Face mask
Rear light (mandatory)
Front light (advisory)
Safety pins (to attach race number)

At the event remember:

Sign-on using your own pen and whilst wearing a face covering
No cash will be accepted
No rear light – no ride (CTT regulation)
Do not congregate at the start – arrive at the start no more than 5 minutes before your start time
At the finish, ride directly to your vehicle (or home)
Do not approach the timekeeper – results will be posted online and are not available at the event
After the race; place race number in bowl containing cleaning solution

A checklist for participants, timekeepers, and organizers is available HERE
If a person is unable to time keep / organize it is their responsibility to swap duties and inform the Racing Secretary.
Full season’s race calendar is available here

Social Evening Ride to Slad
2021-06-09 19:00 - 22:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
A circular ride out and back, stopping at The Woolpack for a drink, subject to Covid guidelines.
British Cycling has advised that organized groups of fifteen are permitted under the Government’s regulations, but the Committee considers this too many to ride together on open roads, not least because of the obstruction it could cause to motor traffic. Instead, we shall ride in smaller groups, the size and composition of which will be decided by the ride leaders at the meeting point. At the meeting point, and any stops along the route, guidelines on social distancing will still apply so please do not approach other riders too closely.
The ride will finish after dusk so bring your best lights.

AA ride to Cheltenham
2021-06-06 09:00 - 13:00 | 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 in Pittville Park. 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

Training Ride around the Cotswolds
2021-06-06 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sundays Training Ride will be heading to the beautiful scenery of the Cotswolds, forecast is sunshine so Team white will look good. Please download the route and stick together to look after each other. Coffee to finish in the docks .

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36290648

59.5 mi, +3084 ft. Bike ride in Gloucester, England

C ride to Moreton in Marsh EARLY START
2021-06-06 08:00 - 16:00 | 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. Today the Club ride wil depart at 8:00 and the Sport Ride at 8:30. The route is HERE. 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 in Sherborne. 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

Virtual Committee Meeting
2021-06-02 20:00 - 21:00 | Zoom, United States
Under rule 3.4 of the Constitution Committee meetings are held each month. Log in details and 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.”

Social Evening Ride to a pub
2021-04-14 19:00 - 22:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
A circular ride out and back, stopping at a pub for a drink in the garden, subject to Covid guidelines, the rule of six, and the weather.
British Cycling has advised that organized groups of fifteen are permitted under the Government’s regulations, but the Committee considers this too many to ride together on open roads, not least because of the obstruction it could cause to motor traffic. Instead, we shall ride in smaller groups, the size and composition of which will be decided by the ride leaders at the meeting point. At the meeting point, and any stops along the route, guidelines on social distancing will still apply so please do not approach other riders too closely.
The ride will finish after dusk so bring your best lights.

18 mile evening time trial at Pendock (UC101)
2021-06-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Pendock UC101 start, Malvern Road, Staunton, Gloucestershhire, United Kingdom

A & B rides to Ross on Wye
2021-05-30 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 in The Engine Shed. 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 Red Hart in Blaisdon. 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

With a cracking weather forecast, there will be a number of rides leaving King’s Square at 09:00 on Sunday.

There will be A and B rides to the Engine Shed in Ross-on-Wye.

There will be B and sports rides to Kerne Bridge, both of which which will follow THIS ROUTE

PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Training Ride Hollybush-Welland-Upton on Severn
2021-05-30 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sunday’s Training Ride is going up Holybush ,Welland, Stensham, followed by a coffee at Norton Garden center, dont forget your masks,

RIDEWITHGPS.COM route is HERE

58.4 mi, +1829 ft.

Inter Club Evening 10 mile Time Trial on UC713 NOTE COURSE CHANGE
2021-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Corse/Staunton (UC713), Corse TT start, Corse, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Tonight’s event has been moved from the Teddington course because of road works. Worcester Road and Straight Lane have been closed to remove Cats Eyes etc. in preparation for resurfacing on Friday but we are advised that the road will be open on Thursday evening for the race.
The evening time trials count towards season long competitions as noted in the event category below. These are the Club Events Best App Rounder (CEBAR), the overall winner of which is awarded the Paul Barnard Trophy, and the Dan Knight Trophy. There are categores within the CEBAR competion for Ladies, Seniors and Veteran riders in various age groups.
The event is open to non members for an additional charge of £1 to obtain day membership.
If a person is unable to time keep / organize it is their responsibility to swap duties and inform the Racing Secretary.
Full season’s race calendar is available here

Category B ride to Northleach
2021-05-23 09:00 - 13:00 | 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 in The Old Prison. 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 Ol Elm Tree in Churchdown. 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.
The Sport Ride, also to Northleach, route is HERE
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
