Christchurch Bicycle Club
Dorset, England Mince pie ride 2024
will be on Tuesday 17th December with refreshments at the Old Farmhouse Tea Rooms in Burley. Fuller details to be provided nearer the time.
Announcements
Any CBC announcements will be posted here.
Full Moon ride 2024
The 2024 Full Moon Ride starts 7.00pm Friday 20th September at Bournemouth Pier.
CBC Cycling Weekend 2024 Cirencester
Our next annual cycling weekend takes place on 6 – 8/9 September 2024 in Cirencester. The itinerary is now published.
Picnic Ride Tuesday 23rd July 2024
The annual picnic ride will take place at 09:30 from Burton Green on Tuesday 23rd July, where all ride groups will make their various ways to Woodgreen Village Hall for a 12:30 picnic, free for all members.
Matt Rendell’s inside stories of the Tour De France
On the 15th October Matt Rendell, the Tour de France commentator, will be hosting an evening at the Forest Arts Centre in New Milton where he will share some of the stories he has witnessed during his time covering the Tour.
CBC Forum is available again
The forum has been made available again and all members are encouraged to make use of it as a communication and information channel.
Plotting, viewing and following GPX routes
Many of our ride groups use GPX files to show the intended route for the day - this helps people prepare, as well as enabling those leading to follow the route on a cycle computer (such as a Garmin). We have planned 2-3 sessions explaining how to create, view and follow GPX routes.
’GridIron 100’ – Sunday 13th October 2024
Join us on Sunday, 13th October 2024 for the 31st running of the iconic ‘GridIron 100’. One of the oldest on-road Cycle Randonnée’s in the UK. Acclaimed for the beauty of its route, along scenic minor roads, on a circuit of the New Forest adorned in its bright patchwork of stunning autumn colours. Free entry for U18’s; Over 18’s entry remains once again at £12.50. Free hot/cold drinks and biscuits at the start and on the way round plus finishers medal, casquette and musette in matching design at the finish.
New club kit – LAST CHANCE TO BUY!
We have decided to extend the opening of the club kit shop until end of the day on Monday 12th February in case there are any members who intended to order but haven't yet done so.
Potholes
As you are well aware there are some nasty potholes out there at the moment. If you see any in the BCP area please use the link in this announcement to report, with a photo if possible.