Otley Cycle Club and our sponsors Chevin Cycles Limited have got together to launch some events to help you get back in to cycling this summer. Following government roadmap announcements earlier this week we now have a better idea of the dates when…
Category: Club News
Remembering Mark Brown
As some members may already be aware, we lost a popular club member and a good friend several weeks ago when Mark Brown very sadly passed away after a period of illness following a stroke some months ago. Known to…
Covid-19 National Lockdown – January 2021 – Impact on group rides
On 4 January 2021 new restrictions came into place which will impact group riding. The Government guidance is that you must not leave or be outside of your home except where necessary. You may leave the home for a select…
Club approach to group riding in Tier 3 (from 2 December 2020)
As you’re aware, West Yorkshire entered Tier 3 from Weds 2 December which impacts group riding. But all is not lost, we don’t have to ride alone because organised outdoor sport and physical activity can continue if we adhere to…
Lizzie – 2020 A Very Strange Year
Well it was a very strange year for me as it was for everyone in 2020. It became clear back in February that there was going to be changes to this years race calendar, and one by one events were…
Club approach to group riding in lockdown (November 2020)
As you’re aware, England entered national lockdown on Thurs 5 November until at least 2 December which impacts group riding. But all is not lost – we don’t have to ride alone as we are allowed to ride with members…
Ken Reaches 250k Miles!
Those of you lucky enough to know Ken… you’re rubbing shoulders with someone who has passed through his 250,000th mile! How do you celebrate such an achievement? Cake of course, to fuel your next miles. Well Done Ken, let there…
Autumn / Winter 2020 – 2021 club kit – Club Shop open for pre-ordering
We will be ordering Autumn / Winter club kit such as l/s Jerseys, Jackets, Gilets and Bib tights in the next 2 weeks. If you are interested in purchasing club kit then please email otleycyclekit@gmail.com by Monday 10:00 a.m. on…
Update re: Club Rides
Date published: 27 September 2020 Following the latest round of local Covid-19 restrictions we have gained some advice from British Cycling, and some local advice from Leeds City Council (via another club). Social Series Rides Social Series Rides can continue…
30 Mile TT Results
The club 30mile TT brought an abridged Triangle Series to its close. Eighteen riders (including one tandem) lined up for two laps of the Walshford to Boroughbridge circuit. Fastest on the day was Sam Ward, taking the Ian Walsh Trophy…