Gloucester City Cycling Club

Chain Gang
2021-03-31 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | 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. This 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

Social ride out
2021-03-31 18:30 - 22:00, 2021-04-07 18:30 - 21:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
A circular ride out and back with six meeting for a drink in a private garden at the end, weather permitting. The ride home will be in the dark so bring your best lights.
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.

Club ride to Forest of Dean
2021-04-04 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
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.
Today we shall have a Club ride to the Forest of Dean from Kings Square. Please assemble in groups around King’s Square as previously, using the space to socially distance. There will probably be an opportunity for a takeaway coffee and snack at Hopewell Colliery or Beechenhurst Lodge but this cannot be relied upon. We advise riders to come prepared for any eventuality by bringing a means of making a contactless payment, a face mask, and a snack. The usual optional pub stop may be replaced by a visit to a private garden, depending on interest and weather. Similar arrangements will apply for Club rides throughout April.
The vice captain will lead a B ride on this route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33206693

Sport Ride to Beckford /Elmley Castle /Pershore
2021-04-04 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
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.
Sundays Sports Ride is heading towards Elmley Castle & Pershore for the first one back. We shall stop for a coffee back at the docks at the finish. Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet.
Please remember social distancing & applicable government rules; bring a mask if stopping. Rememebr the cycling Etiquette of Group riding and don’t forget respect is due to all other road users.

Route directions are Beckford /Elmley Castle /Pershore

62.8 mi, +2023 ft.

B ride to Hopewell Colliery
2021-04-04 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 Hopewell Colliery. Most riders will return to Gloucester to be home around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch at the George in Newent.
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

10 mile time trial at Chaxhill on UC50
2021-04-06 18:45 - 19:45 | UC50 start
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

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

Virtual committee meeting
2020-11-03 20:00 - 21:00 | Gloucestershire
Under rule 3.4 of the Constitution Committee meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the 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.”

Club ride to Tewkesbury
2021-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The club rides, which all operate as “no drop” rides, will go at a variety of speeds and use a number of different routes to Tewkesbury for coffee. Some of the rides may follow the route below.

The forecast is cold, so please dress accordingly. If planning to stop (and maybe not all will wish to do so), please consider an extra layer for the stop. The Br ride route is below.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35650237

45.7 mi, +1698 ft.

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.
Please assemble in groups around King’s Square as previously, using the space to socially distance. There will probably be an opportunity for a takeaway coffee and snack at The Hide (near the Abbey and river for seating) or Café#1 but this cannot be relied upon. We advise riders to come prepared for any eventuality by bringing a means of making a contactless payment, a face mask, and a snack. The usual optional pub stop may be replaced by a visit to a private garden, depending on interest and weather. Similar arrangements will apply for Club rides throughout April.

Sport Ride
2021-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sundays Sports Ride is heading towards the Wye Valley, an area of outstanding beauty, forecast looking good, leave at 9.00 all the usual Covid restrictions, please download the route, followed by a coffee at the docks.

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Monmouth-Forest
57.9 mi, +3863 ft. Bike ride in Gloucester, England

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.
Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet.

9 mile time trial at Pendock on UC101
2021-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Corse/Staunton (UC713), Corse TT start, Corse, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

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

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.

Sports Ride Frocester-Wotton-Berkeley
2021-04-18 09:00 - 12:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sunday’s Sports Ride, at least for those who are aren’t marshalling or competing in the T.G.Hall open 25 TT will be heading towards Wotton Under Edge, followed by a coffee at Spago Creperia near the docks, all the usual rules apply as necessary, and the meeting place is now outside the post office in Kings Square. Also remember all the cycling etiquette on these rides ,and please wait at the top of any climbs to re-assemble as a group, so that we go out toge,ther as a group and return together.

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. Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet.

Route is HERE

61.0 mi, +2604 ft.

T.G.Hall 25 time trial
2021-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Corse & Staunton Village Hall, Corse Grange, Gloucester Road, Corse, Gloucestershire, GL19 3RQ, United Kingdom
Start list for event is here STARTSHEET
Full information on the event including parking, HQ, course details and prizes is here Event Information
Notice the change of HQ from previous years and that COVID precautions as listed HERE will be in force. Late notices and changes before events will also appear on Facebook.
The race counts towards the T.G.Hall Memorial trophy and the T.G.Hall Handicap Cup.

Club ride to Berkeley/Dursley
2021-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
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.
Today we shall have a Club ride down the Severn Vale to the Berkeley area from Kings Square. Please assemble in groups around King’s Square as previously, using the space to socially distance. There will probably be an opportunity for a takeaway coffee and snack at Berkeley – Tea Rooms (Note – public toilets are available in town) or Dursley but this cannot be relied upon. We advise riders to come prepared for any eventuality by bringing a means of making a contactless payment, a face mask, and a snack. The usual optional pub stop may be replaced by a visit to a private garden, depending on interest and weather. Similar arrangements will apply for Club rides throughout April.
The President will lead a B ride to Dursley, hoping to stop at the Leaf & Ground cafe. The planned route is HERE

10 mile time trial at Corse on UC713
2021-04-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Corse/Staunton (UC713), Corse TT start, Corse, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Club ride to Tetbury
2021-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
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.
Today we shall have a Club ride to the Tetbury area from Kings Square. Please assemble in groups around King’s Square as previously, using the space to socially distance. There will probably be an opportunity for a takeaway coffee and snack in or near Tetbury but this cannot be relied upon. We advise riders to come prepared for any eventuality by bringing a means of making a contactless payment, a face mask, and a snack. The usual optional pub stop may be replaced by a visit to a private garden, depending on interest and weather. Similar arrangements will apply for Club rides throughout April.
The preferred cafe is the Engine Shed in Tetbury but here will also be a faster B using this route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35793999 to a cafe at Thistledown

Sport Ride into the Cotswolds
2021-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sundays Sports Ride is heading to the Cotswolds, please meet outside the Post Office, Coffee to follow at Brockworth.

Route: Northleach /Bibury

56.5 mi, +2974 ft. Bike ride in Gloucester, England

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 distance is typically 50 miles non stop (post ride coffee optional). Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet.

Club ride to Colwall
2021-05-02 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
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.
Today we shall have a Club ride to the Colwall area from Kings Square. The A ride will go to Cafe Morso, and the B ride to Gt. Malvern. The B ride route is HERE.
Please assemble in groups around King’s Square as previously, using the space to socially distance. We advise riders to come prepared for any eventuality by bringing a means of making a contactless payment, a face mask, and a snack. The optional pub stop will be at the Farmers Arms in Birtsmorton.
