Cycling Time Trials (CTT) have allowed the recommencement of club races run under them, and so we have a club decided to restart the Triangle series, beginning with the Hilly 14 on the 16th July. Obviously, due to circumstances surrounding…
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New Kit Information Page
Otley Cycle Club kit is supplied by Santini SMS in our OCC blue design. Available are a number of different Jerseys, Jackets, bib-Shorts and bib-Tights plus some accessories such as gloves and warmers. There is a broad range of sizes…
Latest Riding Advice From British Cycling
Here is the latest advice on cycling during the phased lockdown easing period: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/20200512-about-bc-news-British-Cycling-Updated-Coronavirus-Guidance-0
The Alf Engers Story
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…
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…