Gloucester City Cycling Club

Training Ride CANCELLED
2022-12-18 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Due to the forecast conditions, club rides are cancelled again this week. The planned lunch at the Linden Tree will still go ahead.
We wish all members a happy Christmas, and remind them that there is a Boxing Day ride leaving at 10:00.

AA Club ride to Tewkesbury CANCELLED
2022-12-18 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom

Christmas lunch
2022-12-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Linden Tree, 73-75 Bristiol road, Gloucester, GL1 5SN
The Captain is planning a Xmas dinner after the Tewkesbury ride on Sunday 18th December at the Linden Tree (Bristol Road). Around £12 for two courses. Bookings to him please.

Evening ride out
2022-12-21 19:00 - 22:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Meet in Kings Square for a sociable ride out. In the event of inclement weather, check Facebook page for any changes.

Evening ride out
2022-11-30 19:00 - 22:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Meet in Kings Square for a sociable ride including a visit to a pub. In the event of inclement weather, check Facebook page for any changes.

Circular Boxing Day ride, mystery route to The Pelican
2022-12-26 10:00 - 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. Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home or at Pelican Inn around one o’clock.
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

Sport Ride
2023-01-01 10:00 - 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. The Sport Ride is at a faster pace than the usual Club Ride and will leave the Square at 9 am, but will stop for coffee. See HERE for more information, 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. 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
2023-01-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-05 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Training Rides are around three hours with a coffee stop at Brockworth at the end. Average Speed of about 19-21 mph. The Training Ride 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.
Training 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

New Year's Day Mystery Ride LATE START
2023-01-01 10:00 - 14:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The Club will meet in Kings’ Square for a mystery ride. There is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch at The Three Horsehoes, Frampton on Severn.
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

B & Sport Rides to Cropthorne
2023-01-08 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 Cropthorne. The Sport Ride is at a faster pace than the usual Club Ride and will also leave the Square at 9 am, but will stop for coffee. There will also be a ladies only ride. See HERE for more information, 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, Hartpury.
Both the sports ride and the ladies ride will use the following route, as two independent groups.
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 Welland /Upton on Severn
2023-01-08 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Training Rides are around three hours with a coffee stop at the end. The First Training Ride after the Festive activities is around 50 miles over towards Welland and will finish at the Quays for coffee for those who want one.
This is a steady ride to start the new season. Please don’t forget long mudguards if wet, or you may have to sit at the back.

Average Speed of about 19-21 mph. The Training Ride 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.
Training 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

A category ride to Upton
2023-01-08 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 at Clive’s Fruit Farm just westof Upton on Severn. 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, Hartpury. 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

Ladies Only Ride
2023-01-08 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Jane will lead a ride to Cropthorne which will be a “No Drop” ladies only ride, going at the speed of the group. About 30 miles to coffee and another 30 back, arriving back in Gloucester between 1:00 and 2:00. Exact routing will be published nearer the time

Training Ride: Frocester Wotton Berkeley
2023-01-15 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Training Rides are around three hours with a coffee stop at the Roastery in Quedgeley at the end. Average Speed of about 19-21 mph. The Training Ride 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 Training Ride on Sunday . Heading up Frocester, Wooton Under Edge & hopefully a tail wind home.
Forecast is dry, enjoy the Ride, Nigel is off to wedding so wont be around
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Training 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

Sport Ride
2023-01-15 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. The Sport Ride is at a faster pace than the usual Club Ride and will leave the Square at 9 am, but will stop for coffee. See HERE for more information, 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.
The destination is Nailsworth, and here is the proposed 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

AA & B category Club ride to Nailsworth
2023-01-15 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 Nailsworth. 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 Inn, 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

Ride cancelled due to ice
2023-01-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-01-22 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The forecast indicates it could be icy through the morning, so club rides have been cancelled. Should you chose to ride on your own, please take care, and leave plenty of space between riders, so that you can see and react to any icy patches.

Training ride cancelled due to ice
2023-01-22 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom

Sport Ride to Tetbury
2023-01-29 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 Cotswold Coffee Bar. The Sport Ride is at a faster pace than the usual Club Ride and will leave the Square at 9 am, but will stop for coffee. See HERE for more information, 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.
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

Training Ride Upleadon-Drybrook-Parkend
2023-01-29 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Training Rides are around three hours with a coffee stop at the docks at the end. Average Speed of about 19-21 mph. The Training Ride 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.

Training 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

B Club Ride to Tetbury
2023-01-29 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 in the Cotswold Coffee Bar. 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 The Ale House, Stroud.
The route for this ride includes an ascent of Frocester Hill.
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

Committee Meeting
2022-11-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Gala Club, Fairmile Gardens, Gloucester, Glos., GL2 9EB, United Kingdom
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.”
The meeting may also be available on line. Zoom meeting details are available from the General Secretary
