Gloucester City Cycling Club

Rapha Womens 100 Challenge Ride
2023-09-17 09:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Special womens ride to coincide with this Strava challenge.Route below.

Steady pace ride to Hayles Fruit Farm
2023-09-17 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 Cheltenham’s Jolly Brewmaster.
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
2023-09-17 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

Moderate pace ride to Notgrove EARLY START
2023-09-17 08:30 - 14:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom

Chain Gang
2023-03-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Longford Inn, Tewkesbury Road, Longford Inn, Gloucester, GL2 9BE, United Kingdom
The Gloucester City Cycling Club Chain gang is a regular weekly occurrence. It is a Training event for any member to help them become a more accomplished rider, whatever their goal. It will improve your discipline when riding in a group at whatever pace you choose on the night, and will certainly help your fitness. We encourage all members to have a go.

We ask that when riders assemble at The Longford Inn they avoid obstructing the entrance to the pub for car drivers who are entering.
Small Groups will set off from at 6.30 at 2-3 min intervals & various speeds so try and choose your group accordingly. By so doing we aim to avoid holding up a long line of cars, if we can help it. The group will cross the Haw Bridge or Mythe Causeway, depending on the weather conditions and light, then return along the west side of the river and finish at the layby just before the Over roundabout. Please respect all road users when riding in a group.

Note that this event is for GCCC members only. Please respect this: if you bring someone along as a guest, please encourage them to join. Thank you.

Evening ride out
2023-09-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-05 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.

Late summer social
2023-09-10 11:30 - 14:00 | Maisemore Village Hall, Church Road, Maisemore, Gloucestershire, GL2 8EU, United Kingdom
This social event will follow the Hardriders’ 25 mile time trial. We hope that members and entrants alike will join us. Families are also invited.

WTTA Hardriders Autumn 25 on U72
2023-09-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Maisemore Village Hall, Church Road, Maisemore, Gloucestershire, GL2 8EU, United Kingdom
25 mile time trial for solo riders and three up teams. Further details are on the CTT website.

Tempo Ride - Maisemore
2023-09-10 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The Club meets in Kings’ Square at 09:00 for a ride. This week, the tempo ride will not stop for refreshments, but will loop back to Maisemore to join in with the social gathering. Families are welcome to join us at Maisemore.
The tempo 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

Steady pace ride to Maisemore (Autumn 25 HQ)
2023-09-10 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. Today, riders are encouraged to stay on for the finish and prize presenttion at the Autumn 25 Hardriders time trial and a sociable lunch at the event headquarters.
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
2023-07-30 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

Tour of Britain ride
2023-09-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Jane’s Pantry, Twigworth, Barley Drive, Twigworth, GL2 9SB, United Kingdom
Ride out to watch Stage 7 of the Tour of Britain. Gloucestershire’s first-ever full stage of the Tour of Britain will feature Tewkesbury, the Cotswolds, South Gloucestershire, and a finish alongside the historic Gloucester Docks.
The race’s visit to Gloucestershire comes a little over a year after the Women’s Tour also visited the picturesque county for the first time. Stage seven’s route is unchanged from the course that was set to feature in last year’s race prior to its cancellation.
Featured in the final 30 kilometres are the climbs of Crawley Hill (1.7 kilometres, maximum gradient of 21.5%) and an uncategorised ascent at Painswick (three kilometres, average gradient of 5%, maximum of 15.8%). The latter, located 12 kilometres southeast of the finish line, will likely see some of the day’s most thrilling racing.
With the start and finish locations lying in close proximity, and the event being held on a Saturday, an unforgettable race day atmosphere is expected at this free-to-watch sporting spectacle.
The Club ride will commence from Jane’s Pantry at Twigworth and watch the riders en route at Castle Hill, Winchcombe. There will hopefully be refreshments at Royal Oak, Andoversford. Those wanting to head back and catch the finish would be best to descend Castle Street into Winchcombe.

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

Moderate pace ride to Falfield
2023-09-03 09:00 - 13:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
This Sunday’s Rides depart from Kings Square, at 09:00 – bu. 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 in Arlingham.
The route to Falfield 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.
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

Novice pace ride to Berkeley
2023-09-03 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 in Arlingham.
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 Sapperton/Cherington/Stonehouse
2023-09-03 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom

Portway Hill climb
2023-08-30 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 climb of Portway, followed by a visit to a pub. In the event of inclement weather, check Facebook page for any changes.

Hill Climb Championship on Upton Hill
2023-08-29 19:00 - 19:30 | King’s Head, Upton St Leonards
This event is for the Ed Unsworth Trophy.
The event is open to riders without a CTT affiliation for an additional charge of £2 to obtain day membership. Juniors must have parental consent. Forms for both are HERE
Details of this and other competitions are on the web site’s Race Trophy page.
Guide for riders is HERE
Guide for marshals is HERE
Please bring a pen, a means of contactless payment, Front & Rear light (both mandatory), Safety pins (to attach race number), and Helmet (mandatory).
If unable to marshal as designated it is your responsibility to swap duties and advise, or with any other queries, please contact the Racing Secretary.
See club website for course information. The evening time trials count towards season long competitions as noted in the event category below. All 10 and 25 mile events count towards the season long Club Events Best All Rounder (CEBAR)competition. There are categories within the CEBAR competition for Ladies, Seniors and Veteran riders in various age groups. There are also the Paul Barnard Trophy, the Dan Knight Trophy, and the Ed Unsworth Trophy to be won.
The full calendar of events, including designated marshals and alternate courses is HERE.

Tempo Ride
2023-08-27 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. See HERE for more information, Most riders then return to Gloucester to be home around 1:30.
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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
2023-08-27 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.
Route below.
“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

Mitchel Troy moderate pace ride EARLY START
2023-08-27 08:00 - 14:00 | 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 around one o’clock but there is an optional extension to take in a pub lunch. We shall go through the Forest of Dean and Redbrook to arrive in Mitchell Troy after the majority of the hills. Total ascent is 4750 feet (1268m)!
The return will be via Symonds Yat and the cycle path. This route provides the opportunity to have lunch at the Penny Farthing at Aston Crews, a pub we keep intending to visit but never seem to get there.

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

Gloucester Goes Retro
2023-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Gloucestershire
Mike Thomas has organised a vintage/retro cycle display at Saturday’s Gloucester goes Retro. This will include machines from the private collections of the Tyndale Section’s members and others from the Glos/Wilts section of the Veteran Cycle Club.
The display will be located in Westgate Street near the vintage motor cars and motorcycles.

Evening ride to The The Beacon, Haresfield
2023-08-23 19:00 - 22:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom

10 mile TT on the UC713 Staunton course
2023-08-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Corse/Staunton (UC713), Corse TT start, Corse, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
The event is open to riders without a CTT affiliation for an additional charge of £2 to obtain day membership. Juniors must have parental consent. Forms for both are HERE
Details of this and other competitions are on the web site’s Race Trophy page.
Guide for riders is HERE
Guide for marshals is HERE
Please bring a pen, a means of contactless payment, Front & Rear light (both mandatory), Safety pins (to attach race number), and Helmet (mandatory).
If unable to marshal as designated it is your responsibility to swap duties and advise, or with any other queries, please contact the Racing Secretary.
See club website for course information. The evening time trials count towards season long competitions as noted in the event category below. All 10 and 25 mile events count towards the season long Club Events Best All Rounder (CEBAR)competition. There are categories within the CEBAR competition for Ladies, Seniors and Veteran riders in various age groups. There are also the Paul Barnard Trophy, the Dan Knight Trophy, and the Ed Unsworth Trophy to be won.
The full calendar of events, including designated marshals and alternate courses is HERE. This week’s alternate course is UC101(9).

Tempo Ride - Falfield
2023-08-20 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. See HERE for more information,
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
