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!
Our club kit is manufactured by Kalas and is available in their Active, Elite and Pro ranges, guaranteed to make you go faster!
Banner used at Brickendon 10
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.
Sun 16 Aug 2026
This is a list of open events ridden in 2026 by first claim North Roaders.
If there is an open event that you have ridden missing please contact Graham Potter to make sure he is aware of an event that you have ridden.
Tue 11 Aug 2026
Points table for the Ken Davis Salver and Peggy and Geoff Bruton Trophy
Tue 11 Aug 2026
Bumper crop of North Roaders
Sun 09 Aug 2026
Introduced in 2026 this a new competition for Sunday Club Run Points. From 15/03/2026 1 point for making it to the coffee stop, an additional point for being the ride leader. From 10/05/2026 half a point for wearing club kit.
The winner will be awarded the H. H. England Vase
Tue 04 Aug 2026
The curse of the traffic lights strikes again.
Sun 16 Aug 2026
The Dream Bean Cafe, Great Offley, approx 35 miles round trip
Click read more for address and map...
Tue 18 Aug 2026
A series of 9.1 mile time trials open to all running on Tuesday evenings for 16 weeks from 5th May 2026, with points accrued each week determining the winner of the coveted Ken Davis Silver Salver (Open) or Peggy and Geoff Bruton Trophy (Female)
Wed 19 Aug 2026
Join us every Wednesday evening for our club gravel rides – a midweek adventure that’s all about good trails, great company, and a bit of fresh air after the working day.
Meet at Hartham Common near the Everyone Active Gym at 6:30pm.
Sun 23 Aug 2026
Quaint garden centre cafe serving bacon baguettes and home-made cakes, approx 30 miles there and back.
