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

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

• Plotting, viewing and following GPX routes13 April 2024
  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.
• Picnic Ride Tuesday 23rd July 202413 April 2024
  The Picnic Ride will be held at Woodgreen Village Hall on Tuesday 23rd July 
• CBC Cycling Weekend 2024 Cirencester13 April 2024
  Our next annual cycling weekend away is planned to take place 6 – 8/9 September 2024 in Cirencester. If you would like to join us please register here.
• ’GridIron 100’ – Sunday 13th October 202420 March 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!6 February 2024
  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.