Christchurch Bicycle Club Rides

All our rides either split into a variety of abilities or go at the pace of the slowest rider so no one will be left behind. Coffee stops are an essential part of all trips and Tuesdays and Thursdays will generally take most of the day.

Tuesdays and Thursdays have three rides, one being at a slightly faster pace (14–16mph) for those who are more experienced.

Just starting out? The Saturday morning ride is very sociable and friendly and a good way to meet club members. Visit the page for start times, and our Club Ambassadors will be happy to meet you at the start and show you the way.

We have other social rides and seasonal options as well as the popular Off-Road ride also on a Saturday morning.

Any member who would like to contribute to our ride calendar by leading a ride or suggesting a route should contact one of the committee members or chat to a ride leader.

Group Sizes

Although our Cycling UK insurance limits us to a maximum of 15 riders in a group, CBC groups should be no more than 8 riders together on the road (and separated by a few hundred metres from any other ride groups), unless they can ensure a tight, disciplined peloton—when the number is permitted to be up to 12. Each group should have a separate club-approved ride leader. 

CBC Rides

Before taking part on any club ride make sure you have read and understood the latest CBC Ride Etiquette, and also please wear your ‘in case of emergency identification lanyards’.

Adverse weather conditions such as gale force winds, rain, fog, ice or snow can seriously compromise ride enjoyment and group safety. Rides may be abandoned, re-routed or cancelled at short notice.

A list of our meeting points is provided along with links to maps.

All ride speeds are an average moving speed for the whole day – see Helpful Information on the right of the page for further details.

The Rides

Monday	Special/Bank Holiday Rides
Tuesday	10-12 mph	12-14 mph	14-16 mph
Wednesday	Ad Hoc Rides
Thursday	10-11.5 mph	13-14 mph	14-16 mph
Friday	Gravel Bike Ride
Saturday	Morning Social Ride Morning Off-Road Ride
Sunday
Other	Ad Hoc Rides