George Herbert Stancer was an early pioneer of cycling and an early secretary of the Cyclists’ Touring Club (CTC). He was born in Pocklington. A series of rides from across the region converge on Burnby Hall Gardens, Pocklington for lunch. The route…
Category: Club News
The Blue Train Rides Again
Yes folks, three members of the OCC Youth Team – the Blue Train, flew the flag north of the border at Sir Chris Hoy’s Velodrome in Glasgow on Sunday 13th. Isaac Wytchard, James Luxton and Alex Hodgkins finishing 8th, 16th and 18th…
Otley Cycle Club 2022 Youth, Junior and U23 Road Race Season
Hello 2022 Road Racing Season – The Blue Train has left the station! The Spatzwear Rayner Foundation Spring Race Series kicked off the Road Race season on Sunday 6th Feb at the Brownlee track. With most riders wearing full winter…
George Baxter 1930-2021
GEORGE BAXTER 1930—2021 It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of George, peacefully at home on 22nd December 2021. He had not been well for some time but despite this he was always good company…
The Otley One – Reliability Ride – Important Additional Information
Please note the following additional information regarding the Otley One Reliability Ride on Sunday 6th February 2022. The 50K Ride Due to a significant landslip on Storriths Lane, the 50K route can not use the back road to Cavendish Pavilion…
The Otley One – Open for on-line registration
Otley Cycle Club is pleased to announce that the Reliability Ride (the Otley One) is open for on-line Registration on the British Cycling Website. There are two distances ; Long (100k) to Kettlewell and Short (50k) to Strid Tea Room…
The Otley One – Reliability Ride
Sunday 6th February 2022 How is your winter training going? Are you looking for an early challenge (or series of challenges) to test your legs? Or are you looking for a good cuppa and a fantastic spread at the end…
Lizzie – Queen of The Classics
Hi Everyone, I hope you have all enjoyed a summer of riding or racing and continue to be motivated through the next winter months to get out and ride your bike. 2021 was a year of ups and downs for…
CROMACK – Captain’s Blog
In the United States there is a passenger train that runs from Chicago to New Orleans, it’s a long way. The name of the train is The City of New Orleans. In 1971 a songwriter called Steve Goodman wrote a…
Otley Cycle Club Ride Out Christmas Lunch
Dear Member, We are very pleased to tell you that we have confirmed the final arrangements for the Ride Out Lunch next Sunday 12th December at the Askwith Arms. We have paid the pub and the Social Series rides from…