Christchurch Bicycle Club
Dorset, England
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
- Mince pie ride 2024will be on Tuesday 17th December with refreshments at the Old Farmhouse Tea Rooms in Burley. Fuller details to be provided nearer the time.
- Full Moon ride 2024The 2024 Full Moon Ride starts 7.00pm Friday 20th September at Bournemouth Pier.
- CBC Cycling Weekend 2024 CirencesterOur next annual cycling weekend takes place on 6 – 8/9 September 2024 in Cirencester. The itinerary is now published.
- CBC Hill ClimbDate 14 September at 09:30. Location bottom of Braggers lane. If rained off then a week later. Map of start Streetmap.co.uk – Map of 418050,99410 For further information contact Bill Simonds at competitions@christchurchbicycleclub.org
- CBC Pizza Ride eveningWe are having a Pizza Ride, starting from Waitrose 6:30pm on Friday 16th August.