We are a friendly social cycling club based in Christchurch, Dorset. We organise many led rides around the New Forest, Purbecks and surrounding area, for varying abilities, distances and experience (more often than not involving a tea stop or two). All in and around the beautiful New Forest National Park.
Whether you are looking for slower paced social rides or prefer the more challenging faster or longer routes, Christchurch Bicycle Club offers a variety of rides to suit all fitness levels. We welcome new cyclists and can provide an introduction to group riding if needed.
The club organises regular weekly rides throughout the year. Every Tuesday and Thursday, CBC members organise and lead rides of between 30 and 70 miles into the surrounding countryside. You will discover the back lanes and wildlife of the beautiful New Forest or gaze at the stunning scenery of the Purbecks and East Dorset. There are regular stops for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea at various establishments en-route.
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 |
Social Events
CBC organises various social events, including off-the-bike events. Visit our Social Events section to find out what’s on and when.
Guest riders are welcome to join us. If you are a non-member, trying our rides for the first time, please read the Guest Rider information.
Latest News
- ’GridIron 100’ – Sunday 13th October 2024Join 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.
- PotholesAs 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.
- 2024 Annual General MeetingThe 2024 CBC AGM will be Monday evening 11th March at East Christchurch Sports and Social Club . All members are encouraged to attend – if you cannot come please email Jan on admin@christchurchbicycleclub.org.
- Burley New Forest Cycling £10 voucher for all CBC MembersWe are pleased to inform you that Jon from ‘New Forest Cycling’, Burley and ‘The Woods Cyclery’, Lyndhurst, has kindly given a £10 gift voucher for every CBC member, as something to say Merry Christmas and thank you for our custom.