Alf Robert Engers was one of the greatest short distance time trialists ever. In 1978 he became the first to go under 50 minutes for a 25 mile TT, a 30mph ride. Most I have written here is from memory the…
Category: Club News
Club Runs / Events Suspended
Given the developing situation regarding Coronavirus and what we should/shouldn’t be doing, we are mindful that we are a large club, we have many members who fall into vulnerable categories, and we should be visibly following the recommendations given by Government and…
Awards Evening 2020
A fantastic evening of celebration from the youngest to the oldest members of the club. A wonderful meal at the newly decorated Otley Golf Club was enjoyed by all in a packed room. Big winners on the night included Helen…
Social Series half-day rides – Sunday 8 March
Welcome to our half-day Social Series ride options for Sunday 8 March. If you’re thinking of joining us for the first time check out some of our ride reports to read about the fun we have on our rides. Our…
The Grand Tour Award 2019
Three fantastic entries for this year’s Grand Tour Award and the judges found it harder than ever to choose. In the end Carol Armitstead’s entry came out on top! Enjoy these stories of fantastic adventure. Thank you for all 3…
2020 Runs Lists
The A Section and Intermediate Section are all planned and ready to go for 2020. Get your chains oiled and pencil some dates in for a long ride! The B Section are also gearing up, if you fancy something a…
Early Season Circuit Racing
The phrase ‘off-season’ doesn’t seem to apply to our enthusiastic young riders, barely into the year and already getting themselves on the podium. Lucy Ellmore reports from the Velo29 Winter Series at Croft It was a tough race as it…
‘The Otley One’ Reliability Ride – Sunday 16 Feb – CANCELLED
After much consideration we have made a call to CANCEL Sunday’s reliability ride . With expected high winds, risks of flooding, already significant surface problems along the back road it was felt that it was too dangerous to go ahead.…
‘The Otley One’ – Reliability Ride
Sunday 16th February 2020 How is your winter training going? Are you looking to test your legs? Have you challenged yourself to a full set of Notorious 9 rides? Do you just look for a good cuppa and a fantastic spread…
OCC Santini Kit – Stock items for sale
OTLEY CYCLE CLUB KIT – SANTINI SMS STOCK Items now available at Chevin Cycles The OCC Committee agreed to purchase some stock items of kit at the same time as we ordered kit for other members. As a result we…