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Welcome to the North Road Cycling Club. We are very proud to be one of the oldest cycling clubs in the country, founded in 1885 to 'promote fast and long distance cycling on the Great North and other Roads.' Nowadays we organise activities for cyclists of all abilities in Hertford and the surrounding area.

So whether you're new to cycling, or wanting to ride with a group, or looking to get into time trialling, cyclocross, or racing, come along and enjoy the ride!

Club clothing

Club clothing

Our club kit is manufactured by Kalas and is available in their Elite and Pro ranges, the perfect Christmas gift!

2023 Club Calendar

2023 Club Calendar

Club calendar

2024 Club Calendar

2024 Club Calendar

Club calendar

Club run to Mill End

Club run to Mill End

2024 North Road CC HardRiders

2024 North Road CC HardRiders

Yes it's time to set your turbo to hilly and get training for the 2024 North Road Hardriders, 25 lumpy miles round the Cuffley Alps as winter turns to Spring... more details soon

Taking up or returning to cycling?

Taking up or returning to cycling?

Join us on a Sunday social club run to a cycle-friendly cafe and back

We meet from 9:20am on Sunday mornings at Highway Cycles, Hartham Lane, Hertford SG14 1QN, where there is a coffee kiosk for a pre-ride caffeine boost. Rides get underway from 9.40am. Rides are typically between 25 to 40 miles with a stop for coffee and cake roughly half-way.

Groups will be kept small, let by an experienced rider, and no one will be left behind. 

There's more info in our Club Runs page and the upcoming schedule is on the Calendar page. 

If you've not ridden in a group before, start off at the back so that you can see how it is done and gain confidence, and read our guide to group riding.

Brickendon evening 10s info

Brickendon evening 10s info

Info, maps, gps files and cuesheets for those new to the course

Results

NRCC Memorial 25 2023

Sat 13 May 2023

NRCC Memorial 25 2023

Fifteen North Road entrants, fast times and intense competition on a day of a cold wind and clouds.

Last year's winners did it again: Rob Walker (WardPerformanceUK) smashed his own course record and Lauren Creamer came in only just outside the hour to take the Ladies prize.

Bryan Holland, on a road bike, was fastest North Roader in 1:05:03 with John Saysell, John McDowell and Brian Evans all close behind, while the hotly tipped Chris Symonds suffered a puncture after one lap.

Photos: Ian Turner

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Brickendon Two-up - Stage 2

Sun 23 Apr 2023

Second stage of three stages of the Two-up multi-stage stage race staged

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Brickendon Two-up - Stage 1

Sun 16 Apr 2023

First stage of three stages of the Two-up multi-stage stage race staged

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North Road Hardriders Feb 2023

Sun 26 Feb 2023

North Road Hardriders Feb 2023

A bright morning and every inch of the course in use

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North Road CC Hill Climb – 2022

Sun 09 Oct 2022

North Road CC Hill Climb – 2022

The cycling world was rocked to its cleats today by a case of mechanical doping at the North Road Hill Climb

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News and Events

2024 North Road CC HardRiders

Mon 27 Nov 2023

Yes it's time to set your turbo to hilly and get training for the 2024 North Road Hardriders, 25 lumpy miles round the Cuffley Alps as winter turns to Spring... more details soon

Club clothing

Sat 25 Nov 2023

Our club kit is manufactured by Kalas and is available in their Elite and Pro ranges, the perfect Christmas gift!

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Club run to Church Farm, Ardeley

Club run to Church Farm, Ardeley

Sun 03 Dec 2023

25 -30 miles round trip, depending on the route.

Sunday Club Runs

Christmas 10 mile TT - fancy dress optional

Christmas 10 mile TT - fancy dress optional

Sun 10 Dec 2023

Brickendon Green, course F7/10, 9.1 miles
First rider off at 10:30am, sign on from 10am

Put on your Christmas hat, tinsel yourself up, and push your weary carcass up to Brickendon for the most festive fun you can have on a bike. Refreshments afterwards, with a likely visit to the Farmers Boy to follow.

Club run to Mill End Plants, Rushden

Club run to Mill End Plants, Rushden

Sun 17 Dec 2023

Quaint garden centre cafe serving bacon baguettes and home-made cakes, approx 30 miles round trip

Sunday Club Runs

Club run to Emilys Cafe, Whitwell

Club run to Emilys Cafe, Whitwell

Sun 24 Dec 2023

About 25 miles there and back, with maybe some extra miles if you're feeling strong.

Sunday Club Runs

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