Calendar

Events

Wednesday Night Gravel Ride

Wed 12 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.

Club run - Plough Cafe, (was The  Dream Bean Cafe) Great Offley

Club run - Plough Cafe, (was The  Dream Bean Cafe) Great Offley

Sun 16 Aug 2026

The Dream Bean Cafe, Great Offley, approx 35 miles round trip
Click read more for address and map...

Club run to Mill End Plants, Rushden

Club run to Mill End Plants, Rushden

Sun 23 Aug 2026

Quaint garden centre cafe serving bacon baguettes and home-made cakes, approx 30 miles there and back.

Heath Bar Cafe, Royston

Sun 30 Aug 2026

Alternative route to the one first proposed.

Club  Hardriders 2026

Club Hardriders 2026

Sun 20 Sep 2026

Challenge yourself to 2 laps of the Brickendon 10 course.

Club Picnic 2026

Sun 20 Sep 2026

Date for your diaries 20/09/2026 12:30 onwards.
Please see August Gazette for more details.

Club Hillclimb

Sun 04 Oct 2026

A stiff test of your uphilling abilities
Digswell New Road (F6Z/H), first rider off 10:30am. Open to riders from other clubs (small fee)

Followed by a speed judging competition at 12:01 starting from Burnham Green Village Hall

Christmas 10 mile TT - fancy dress optional

Christmas 10 mile TT - fancy dress optional

Sun 06 Dec 2026

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. Family & friends welcome.

Following the Time Trial, until 1 pm there will be seasonal refreshments & food with cycling-related games in the Village Hall. A festive visit to the Farmers Boy may follow.

Helmets

North Road Cycle Club strongly advises wearing a bike helmet whilst on club rides.

Group Riding

If you're new to riding in a group, read our handy guide on how to stay safe.

The Highway Code

Know the rules of the road

Your safety is dependent on everyone on the road knowing and obeying the rules, so get the low down and don't get mown down!

Reporting Potholes

Reporting potholes to the council gets them fixed faster and could prevent an accident.