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Not everyone is a Facebook user so we have now built in a Facebook Group page feed that you can see upcoming and past events.
Please note, only WSJCC Facebook member’s events will be displayed. There may be more events on our Facebook Group page, so where possible always check the official page here.
The Premier Inn, The Bridge, Worcester
I need to check the Rhydd and Chance Lane TT courses for the evening. Do join me, easy pace, coffee involved!
Premier Inn, Worcester
One option this Wednesday is a 47 mile bridge to bridge ride, 3,100 ft climbing. It will head to the Apple Tree Kitchen in Clifton-on-Teme via Suckley, Acton Green and Whitbourne - and return via Martley and Ockeridge. Pace will be 14/15 mph. Maximum 12 riders.
Wellbeing & Introductory Mid-week 'P' Ride
Premier Inn Worcester City Centre
Midweek Wellbeing & Introductory ‘P' ride starting and finishing at The Fox Inn, Monkswood Green. Meeting at 18.15hrs and setting off at 18.30hrs. You may want to drive to the start, there is ample parking. No tracks, all tarmac.
Lights will be needed especially if you are planning to cycle home after our ride. Approx 15 miles, average speed to suit all riders.
Ride organiser – Gez Hoare.
Route
www.komoot.com/tour/867350910
Springridge Nurseries and Tea RoomOld Turnpike Road, Crowle,Worcester,WR7 4AG Map
This ride will start from Springridge Nurseries Old Turnpike Road Crowle WR7 4AG on Sunday August 14th 2022, meeting at 9.15 and then setting off at 9.30 , if you decide to drive please park on the left in front of the pond area. The weather forecast is for a lovely warm summer day so don’t forget your sunscreen, plenty to drink and your sunglasses 😎
We have plenty of ride leaders and back markers available and as always there will be the ‘pottering group’ averaging 9-12mph with the plan to complete either one or both of the shorter loops and if you decide to do just the one you can drop off with ease. Thank you, Jane Rees, for providing the route for our longer ride a 21.5 Hadzor circuit. When you tick going, we would be very grateful if you can state longer route or the loops, this will help us with our planning.
WBR Team- Jan Basford, Jane Rees, Nigel Rees, Julie Cooke, Jackie Blythe, Leigh Robinson, Lucy Downward and poss Gez Hoare, Debi Wainwright
“Check out 14.8.22 1 Crowle Oddingley Loop on Strava.”
www.strava.com/routes/2727224997150977190
“Check out 14.8.22 2 Crowle Earls Common Loop on Strava.”
www.strava.com/
Check out 14.8.22 Hadzor
www.strava.com/routes/2991429181869222258
University of Worcester Lakeside CampusWorcester RoadHolt,WR6 6NH Map
Our round of the West Midlands Cyclo Cross League is an excellent opportunity to try cyclocross. You'll have plenty of support on the day and we run a practice session on the Saturday as we build the course. Any age, any bike with wide tyres. More general info here wsjcc.co.uk/cyclocross/ and details here wmccl.co.uk/events/ Race organiser Clinton will be asking for help to build the course on the Saturday and for marshals on the Sunday. You can enter on the day for a £5 pound premium or you can enter online in advance (do this at least 2 weeks before event). If you're planning on doing several events you may want to register for the League (closes 28 August).
Past Events
Revised Ride to Commonwealth Road Race
Worcester Rugby ClubWorcester,WR3 8ZE Map
Ride out to road race around Warwick. I'm planning to watch at Hampton on the Hill. Coffee stop on the way out at the Cowshed, Wootton Wawen. Coffee and crisps should be available on the way back at the New Inn pub in Norton Lindsey. It might be a good idea to take a few more emergency rations than normal! Total distance 63 (ish) miles, 3500ft ascent.
www.strava.com/routes/2986397737117587174
Ride to Commonwealth Road Race in Warwick
Worcester Warriors RFC Sixways StadiumWorcester,WR3 7 Map
66 mile ride to the Commonwealth Road Race. The ladies start at 08:00 and do 7 laps of the 10 mile circuit, due to finish by about 11:15. The men start at 12:30 and do 10 laps of the 10 mile circuit, due to finish by about 16:45. I’m thinking of seeing the race at Hampton on the Hill. I got a route which I’ll post later and I’m still looking at café options. Any input or thoughts on timings would be welcome. I don’t particularly want the sole responsibility of organising this. Several smaller groups at different speeds might work well if lots of people are interested. I’ve put 0900 as a start time because I had to put something! Please comment!
www.strava.com/routes/2986397737117587174
St Peters Garden CentrePear Tree Farm, BroomhallWorcester,WR5 2NY Map
A/B ride around 19/20mph. Ride out to Stanway Bank climb then through Snowshill, coffee in Broadway and back. 50 ish miles. I’ll post route when get chance! www.strava.com/routes/2990615634223503688
Saturday A/B brisk training ride
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
Eastnor - Cradley
ridewithgps.com/routes/28679928
Group training ride at brisk and consistent 18 mph for around 2 hours, occasional sprint and some through-and-off thrown in. Riders should be reasonably fit and comfortable at speed in a compact group.
Read the advice here wsjcc.co.uk/group-riding-guidelines/
Proper mudguards if wet or expect to get asked to stay at back of group.
Saturday 6th Aug E Pace Ride 9.00am Premier Inn
E paced ride for people wanting to move up from the Wellbeing Ride or anyone wanting a relaxed paced ride. 35 miles @ 12.5-13.5 mph average speed. Cafe stop at around 20 miles. No one left behind and no major hills. All welcome. 12-15 riders maximum. Sunshine guaranteed!
Premier Inn Worcester
Saturday’s ride will be 56 miles bridge to bridge, café stop at Raphaels Evesham, out through Weethley Gate and Bidford - back through Fladbury and Wadborough. Maximum 12 riders including me.
New Road WorcesterWorcestershire County Cricket ClubWorcester,WR2 4QQ Map
some hills (5500ft), some cycling (60 miles), some cake (500 calories), some speed (18mph-ish), some waiting (at the top of the climbs - we'll try to keep the group together)
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
46 miles
Lower Moor - 36miles - Evening ride A/B pace
Worcester Woods Country ParkWildwood DriveWorcester,WR5 2LG Map
A/B ride. 20 average. Some through and off.
www.strava.com/routes/2971704031845962398
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
55 miles to Ashleworth, 16/17mph, pretty flat with a tailwind (ish) home!
www.strava.com/routes/2989500451350574094
Premier Inn Worcester
There are generally 2 ride options on Wednesday mornings. This week one option will be a ride to Trumpet Tearooms - out through Welland, Eastnor and Ledbury and back through Bosbury, Norbridge and Alfrick. 48 miles bridge to bridge, 2,875 ft climbing, pace 14/15 mph. Maximum 12 riders including me.
Upton MarinaUpton MarinaWorcester,WR8 0 Map
This Wellbeing & Introductory ride will start from Upton Marina on Sunday July 31st 2022, meeting at 9.15 and then setting off at 9.30 (you may want to drive to this location, there is parking on site)
We will be finalising the routes later this week as there are quite a lot of roadworks/road closures around the Upton area at present. We will be offering two choices for you, option one will be two x 10 miles loops at an average of 9-12mph so any rider wanting to drop off after the first loop can do so with ease and option 2 will be a slightly longer loop poss 20 – 25 miles which will go at a slightly faster pace. Now all we must hope for is sunshine so we can sit and enjoy our coffee and cakes outside!
We are also finalsiing the ride leaders and back markers available at the moment and so far, we have Andrew Green, Leigh Robinson, Jackie Blythe and Jan Basford
Worcester Premier Inn
This week’s route is 55 miles bridge to bridge, out via Welland and Birtsmorton to a café stop at Ashleworth Hub. Return is via Chaceley, Longdon and Upton. Maximum 12 riders including me.
Wellbeing & Introductory Mid-week Pub Ride (Diglis Hotel)
Premier Inn Worcester City Centre
Midweek Wellbeing & Introductory ‘pub ride’ heading to The Diglis Hotel. 19-mile circuit and will take place on Thursday 28th July 2022, meeting at Premier Inn 18.15hrs and setting off at 18.30hrs. You may want to drive to The Diglis there is ample parking. There are easy gravel tracks on the route, standard road bikes will be OK.
Lights will be needed especially if you are planning to cycle home after our ride.
Ride organiser – Gez Hoare
Check out "WBR P Ride, Diglis Hotel”
www.strava.com/routes/2984090341246124692
Worcester bridge
Leigh sinton
Martley , hillside, Hallow
14/15 average speed
All welcome.
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/81262325
Premier Inn
Wednesday’s ride will be 53 miles bridge to bridge, café stop in Harvington, out through Pershore and the Lenches and returning through Salford Priors and Inkberrow. Pace 14/15 mph.
worcester
Grandmas and Granddads - had enough of them already? WSJ CC welcome holidaying young riders to their activities this week: wsjcc.co.uk/latest-news-events/
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
50 ish miles, 16/17 mph. I'll have thought of something by the morning, or come with ideas! Probably Ashleworth or Newent, somewhere south westerly…
Worcester bridge
Usual format
14/15 average speed
Cafe in kinver
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/77643356
All welcome
Welland, Gloucestershire, United KingdomWelland, Map
Club open time trial
Please enter
Organizer Terry Shough and Dave walker
www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/23000
A 15 mile open time trial on the Welland circuit.
Club members get their entry fee refunded.
Worcester Premier Inn
This Saturday’s ride will be a different approach to enable riders to support and help with the Club Open Time Trial at Welland, if they are able to do so. The ride will leave the Bridge at 8.45am, heading to Upton-on-Severn via Suckley, Coddington and Colwall. It is 31 miles to Upton, and riders helping at the event will then ride on to Welland ( I will be leading this group ). Riders unable to be involved will ride back to Worcester via Kinnersley. The above options will provide a total ride of around 50 miles. Please let me know asap if you will be helping at the Time Trial. Maximum 12 riders leaving the bridge.
Worcester Auto Club
The club is hosting a Social Night and BBQ on Thursday 21st July, 7.30 at the WAC. All club members are welcome. The B B Q is free. I have posted it as an event on FB but for some reason it hasn’t gone out to all members. Please let me know if you are coming and if you are vegetarian.
The new inn at Claines
Meet outside the new inn at 5 for a 2 hour loop before the club bbq at worcester auto club .
All welcome 14/15 average speed .
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/72308587
Sabrina BridgeWorcester,WR2 5Ww Map
Join with Worcester CTC on a lanes-based ride to the Bridge Inn at Tibberton.
Meet at Sabrina Bridge for 7 pm start. Ride of approx 20miles arriving at the pub no later than 9 pm.
Lights needed on the way home.
Wednesday Gentler Alternative Ride
Worcester Premier Inn
Tomorrow’s ride will be to the Beckford Silk Mill, leaving the bridge at 9.30am and going round Bredon Hill anti clockwise. Pace is anticipated to be C/D.
Wed C ride Willow & Boar via Arley
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
55 miles and 2750 ft climbing. Much cooler tomorrow!
Here's the route
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/117872458
The Twisted SpoonUpton Snodsbury,WR7 4NW Map
This weeks Well-being Ride will start from The Twisted Spoon in Upton Snodsbury. As per usual we have 2 routes to choose from. We will be taking in the sights of Himbleton, Inkberrow, Flyford Flavell and Naunton Beauchamp. We will be riding at a pace of 9-12 mph and absolutely no one will be left behind. We will all meet back at the pub for coffee and cake. Please park in the right hand corner of the car park on arrival. We will be setting off at 10 am. If you would like join us it would be really helpful if you could tick ‘going’. This helps us to sort everyone into the appropriate groups. Finally-don’t forget to pack your suntan lotion! It’s predicted to be a scorcher, so please make sure you bring plenty of water. See you on Sunday 🌞
Routes are as follows:
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/84343165
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/84291798
Worcester Woods Country ParkWildwood DriveWorcester,WR5 2LG Map
Out to Dovers Hill. Coffee stop Broadway. Top of Hills re group. Average speed 18/19.
Have done an early start due to the heat. Can change to slightly later.
www.strava.com/routes/2982246050952755800
Worcester Countryside CentreWildwood Dr.Worcester, Map
40 miles 'beat the heat' circular road ride round the Lenches. D category ride, so 13 to 15 mph - route also suitable for experienced young riders 12+. There won't be a cafe stop but bring a snack for a comfort break halfway. Alternative start and finish point at Crowle church at 8.00am for 32 mile ride.
Saturday A/B brisk training ride
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
Elcocks Green ridewithgps.com/routes/31673158
Group training ride at brisk and consistent 18 mph for around 2 hours, occasional sprint and some through-and-off thrown in. Riders should be reasonably fit and comfortable at speed in a compact group.
Read the advice here wsjcc.co.uk/group-riding-guidelines/
Proper mudguards if wet or expect to get asked to stay at back of group.
Premier Inn Worcester
The ride will depart at 9am and will be 45 miles Bridge to Bridge. Route out is via Ockeridge, Camp Lane and New Road ( Eastham ) - refuel at The Den, back through Hillside and Rushwick. Maximum 12 riders including me.
The Premier Inn, The Bridge, Worcester
40 ish miles to Beckford Post Office, about 16/17mph, pretty flat.
Worcester River BridgeWorcester, Map
Meet at 1730 on worcester bridge
All welcome
Usual format.
14/15 average speed
We’ll be passing the retreat at Norton bout 5:45 ish ok
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/116644788
Wednesday Club Run to the Cider Mill via the Hole in the Wall
Premier Inn Worcester City CentreCounty Ground, New RoadWorcester,WR2 4RL Map
68 ish miles, 3800ft of ascent, about 16mph. JC will be in charge
Wednesday Gentler Alternative Club ride
Premier Inn Worcester
Tomorrow’s ride will be to Alcester, about 50 miles bridge to bridge, and will go out via Claines, Feckenham and Astwood Bank. Return is via Temple Grafton and Flyford Flavell. Café stop after 26 miles, pace 14/15 mph. Meet at the Bridge for 9.30am depart. N.B. Warm weather has been specially imported from France.
The Premier Inn, The Bridge, Worcester
About 55 miles, fairly flat, 16/17mph
Worcester bridge
Meet on worcester bridge at 9.
Over to Cleobury mortimer
connect.garmin.com/modern/course/43428207
Cafe stop at larches
14/15 average speed .
All welcome.