Gloucester City Cycling Club

B category ride to Cinderford
2020-10-25 09:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
CLOCKS CHANGE THIS WEEKEND
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Woodlands Freehouse and Restaurant 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.

The ride will follow this route. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33206693

46.2 mi, +2973 ft. Bike ride in Gloucester, England

Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus, as listed here
For details of ride classifications see here and for a list of similar events 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 Ross on Wye
2020-10-25 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
CLOCKS CHANGE THIS WEEKEND
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at 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. Rides usually start at nine o’clock but some rides in summer will begin earlier to take advantage of longer daylight, better weather, and to get a bit further from home. 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.
Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus, as listed here
For details of ride classifications see here and for a list of similar events click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Sports ride Upleadon-Drybrook-Parkend
2020-10-25 09:00 - 12:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more,post ride coffee optional)

Sundays Sports Ride is leaving at 9.00 & heading to the Forest of Dean, hopefully with a tail wind home. Groups of 6 & social distancing applies, tail wind home. Please download the route & stick in your groups & look after each other. If wet, please consider mudguards depending on how much rain we have Saturday.

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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34491541

55.9 mi, +3201 ft..

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
Aim for a maximum group size of no more than six, and space groups two minutes or more apart
Everyone should work together but ride through smoothly and ease off when you come off the front
Have fun, be safe, and follow the Club’s Covid guidelines. This group will meet outside Costa Coffee in Kings Square

Details of any changes will be posted to the Facebook page

Evening ride out to The Linden Tree
2020-10-20 19:00 - 22:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Please read our current guidelines for group rides before attending.
A sociable ride out to a pub. Please bring a face mask in case it is required. Other Covid restrictions as per club website.
The ride will be after lighting up time. Please remember to bring your best lights.
All rides start from King’s Square 19:00 prompt unless otherwise stated. All rides will be at the pace of the slowest rider.
Details of any changes will be posted to the website and Facebook page

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

B category ride to Upton
2020-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Clive’s Fruit Farm near 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. 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.
Please remember your face coverings, and social distancing in King’s Square and at the stops. Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus, as listed here
For details of ride classifications see here and for a list of similar events click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here

Below is one of the B ride routes.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34414880

PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

AA category ride to Ashchurch
2020-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at The Malt House. 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. Rides usually start at nine o’clock but some rides in summer will begin earlier to take advantage of longer daylight, better weather, and to get a bit further from home. 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.
Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus, as listed here
For details of ride classifications see here and for a list of similar events click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Sports ride Malverns-Holybush-Colwall
2020-10-18 09:00 - 12:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The distance is typically 50-60 miles non stop (post ride coffee optional). Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet.

Sundays Ride is heading up to the Malvern’s, groups of six, social distancing applies, please download the route which helps, coffee will be at Corretto or Settabello.

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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
Aim for a maximum group size of no more than six, and space groups two minutes or more apart
Everyone should work together but ride through smoothly and ease off when you come off the front
Have fun, be safe, and follow the Club’s Covid guidelines. This group will meet outside Costa Coffee in Kings Square

Details of any changes will be posted to the Facebook page

AA & B category rides to Dursley
2020-10-11 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock. To assist with social distancing, the rides will split with some going to The Bank and some going to Leaf & Ground.

The B rides going to Leaf & Ground will follow this hilly route.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34366712

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.

Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus, as listed here
For details of ride classifications see here and for a list of similar events click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Sports ride Beckford /Elmley Castle /Pershore
2020-10-11 09:00 - 12:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Sundays Sports Ride is heading around Bredon Hill, Groups of 6, social distancing applies, coffee at Corretto for those who want to, please though bring a face mask.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11343762

62.8 mi, +2023 ft. Bike ride in Gloucester, England

Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet.
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
Aim for a maximum group size of no more than six, and space groups two minutes or more apart
Everyone should work together but ride through smoothly and ease off when you come off the front
Have fun, be safe, and follow the Club’s Covid guidelines. This group will meet outside Costa Coffee in Kings Square

Details of any changes will be posted to the Facebook page

Annual General Meeting
2020-10-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Gloucestershire
The annual general meeting of the Gloucester City Cycling club shall take place on Tuesday 6 th October, 2020. Due to Covid19 restrictions, no physical meeting shall take place. The meeting shall be held by Zoom and may be accessed using the link and the meetingID/Passcode sent out previously to all members or available on request from the General Secretary or to be found in the Agenda, which is below.

B category ride to Broadway Tower
2020-10-04 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Broadway Tower.
The route, which climbs Stanway Hill on the way out, 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. 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.
Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus, as listed here
For details of ride classifications see here and for a list of similar events click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS: THIS WEEKEND’S WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL REQUIRE IT

A category ride to Hayles Abbey
2020-10-04 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Hayles Fruit Farm 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.
Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus, as listed here
For details of ride classifications see here and for a list of similar events click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS: THIS WEEKEND’S WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL REQUIRE IT

Sports ride Bredon/Upton/Malvern/Kempley
2020-10-04 09:00 - 12:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The distance is typically 50-60 miles non stop (post ride coffee optional). Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet.

Sunday’s route is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33862683

59.9 mi, +2392 ft.

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
Aim for a maximum group size of no more than six, and space groups two minutes or more apart
Everyone should work together but ride through smoothly and ease off when you come off the front
Have fun, be safe, and follow the Club’s Covid guidelines. This group will meet outside Costa Coffee in Kings Square

Details of any changes will be posted to the Facebook page

Gloucester City Open 25m (U72) time trial CANCELLED
2020-09-27 09:00 - 23:00 | Maisemore Village Hall, Church Road, Maisemore, Gloucestershire, GL2 8EU, United Kingdom
In view of the Covid restrictions, the lack of HQ changing facility, toilet facilities and no opportunity for a prize presentation the Committee has decided to cancel this year’s race. This was a difficult decision as we would all like to see racing continue, but circumstances decided us against holding the event this year,

A and B Category rides to Colwall
2020-09-27 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Cafe Morso or The Pavilion 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. There will be several groups riding, none larger than six. Make sue you link up with the right one when you enter Kings Square.

This week, the “fast B” ride led by the Vice Captain will run non-stop, so if this is your ride, come prepared with extra supplies. Its route is below.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34236999

57.1 mi, +2975 ft. Bike ride in Gloucester, England

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.
Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus as listed here. Please note that one of these is that we now have separate meeting places for each group, as noted here.
For details of ride classifications see hereand for a list of similar events click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Sports ride
2020-09-27 09:00 - 12:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The distance is typically 50-60 miles non stop (post ride coffee optional). Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet.

This Sunday, the ride is to Stroud, Cirencester, Chedworth & Charlton Kings, leaving King’s Square at 09:00. Please remember the social distancing in King’s Square and the advertised meeting points for different groups maximum “Rule of Six“.

Route is below.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34226144

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GCCC SR 27/09/20
53.0 mi, +2427 ft. Bike ride in Gloucester, England

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
Aim for a maximum group size of no more than six, and space groups two minutes or more apart
Everyone should work together but ride through smoothly and ease off when you come off the front
Have fun, be safe, and follow the Club’s Covid guidelines. This group will meet outside Costa Coffee in Kings Square

Details of any changes will be posted to the Facebook page

Evening Ride to the Fountain Inn
2020-09-22 19:00 - 22:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Please read our current guidelines for group rides before attending.
A sociable ride out to the The Fountain Inn, Westgate. Please bring a face mask in case it is required. Other Covid restrictions as per club website.
The ride will be after lighting up time. Please remember to bring your best lights.
All rides start from King’s Square 19:00 prompt unless otherwise stated. All rides will be at the pace of the slowest rider.
Details of any changes will be posted to the website and Facebook page

Chain Gang TO BE CONFIRMED
2020-08-11 18:30 - 19:45 | Longford Inn, Tewkesbury Road, Longford Inn, Gloucester, GL2 9BE, 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 (and mudguards) when needed. Early season rides will cut across the river Severn at Haw Bridge and return via Hartpury. As the evenings lengthen a longer route on the A38 to Tewkesbury, A438, B4211 and A417 will be used. 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. If you are not familiar with riding through and off take a look at the British Cycling video and to get a flavour of our Club’s own chain gang, watch the video here.
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
Aim for a maximum group size of no more than eight, and space groups two minutes or more apart
Everyone should work together but ride through smoothly and ease off when you come off the front
Be sure that everyone in the group gets across Longford 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

Details of any changes will be posted to the Facebook page for racing members

C category ride to Severn Bridge
2020-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Today an extra ride, not on the calendar, is planned to take advantage of our Indian Summer. The ride around Severn Bridge is one of our classic routes and today will include a coffee stop in Tintern. 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.
Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus, as listed here. There will be two groups following this route, the faster one, led by Ian, will meet outside Iceland in Kings Square, the other will be led by Adrian and will meet by the Post Office.
For details of ride classifications see here and for a list of similar events click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here.
The route is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34172636 It is 117.1km long with 1,338m of elevation gain. For instructions on how to download this to a Garmin GPS device see here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

B category ride to Tetbury
2020-09-20 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at Whistle Stop Café 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. Rides usually start at nine o’clock but some rides in summer will begin earlier to take advantage of longer daylight, better weather, and to get a bit further from home. 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.
Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus, as listed here. This group will meet at the Southern corner of Debenham’s
For details of ride classifications see here and for a list of similar events click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

AA category ride to Stroud
2020-09-20 09:00 - 13:00 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Every Sunday the Club meets in Kings’ Square for a ride to take coffee at around eleven o’clock, today at the Upper Lock Cafe. 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. Rides usually start at nine o’clock but some rides in summer will begin earlier to take advantage of longer daylight, better weather, and to get a bit further from home. 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.
Note that our rides are presently subject to various measures to control spread of the Coronavirus, as listed here. This group will meet in Debenham’s doorway
For details of ride classifications see here and for a list of similar events click on event tags below. Details of the destinations can be found here
PLEASE FIT YOUR BIKE WITH MUDGUARDS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS DICTATE

Sports ride
2020-09-20 09:00 - 12:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
The distance is typically 50-60 miles non stop (post ride coffee optional). Pace is brisk, typically averaging 20mph or more. Bring mudguards if road or weather is wet. The ride will head up Stanway Hill, in groups of no more than six. Please download the route & note the Sports Ride will meet in Kings Square by Costa Coffee. Coffee at Brockworth to finish.

Stanway Hill – Winchcombe Hill
55.7 mi, +3068 ft.

The route is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34172636 For instructions on how to download this to a Garmin GPS device see here
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
Aim for a maximum group size of no more than six, and space groups two minutes or more apart
Everyone should work together but ride through smoothly and ease off when you come off the front
Have fun, be safe, and follow the Club’s Covid guidelines. This group will meet outside Costa Coffee in Kings Square

Details of any changes will be posted to the Facebook page

Evening Ride to Framilode
2020-09-15 19:00 - 22:30 | King’s Square, 28 Oxebode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1AD, United Kingdom
Please read our current guidelines for group rides before attending.
A sociable ride out to the The Ship Inn, Upper Framilode, Saul Please bring a face mask in case it is required. Other Covid restrictions as per club website.
The ride will be after lighting up time. Please remember to bring your best lights.
All rides start from King’s Square 19:00 prompt unless otherwise stated. All rides will be at the pace of the slowest rider.
Details of any changes will be posted to the website and Facebook page
