What's On

First and foremost is the next ride in the MCCC's members only 2015 Sunday (and sometimes Bank Holiday Monday) Series. This will take place on Sunday 5th July. At the time of going to press, the full details aren't yet available, but expect an earlier than normal start and a course of around 85 miles or so.

All members are welcome and you can take as long as you like to complete the course, but please bear in mind that other riders won't necessarily wait for you if you fall behind. If you'd like to take part and would rather not find yourself in a position where you have to ride alone, why not encourage another member of a similar pace to pair up with you. Go on, it'll be a great day out.

Please follow the link to see how this year's Leader Board  is shaping up. 

Certificates will be presented to all participating members at the end of the series.

Sunday 26th July is the Evans Cycles Cotswolds Sportive. Ride HQ is at Didmarton Village Hall. There's a choice of four distances; 15, 30, 60 and 90 miles. The shortest costs £7.50 and the other three are all £18.50.

The date coincides with stage 21 of the Tour de France, but don't worry, there'll be live coverage shown on a large screen.

http://www.evanscycles.com/pages/rideit-cotswolds-sportive-ride-26th-july-2015 

I rode the 90 mile course last year and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. The feed stations were well stocked with a good selection of food and drink and plenty of complimentary gels.

On Sunday 30th August 2015, the Severn Bridge Sportive staged by Andy Cook Cycling takes place from the race circuit and runs alongside the Castle Combe Family Cycling Day.

This one offers a choice of either a 100km or a 100 mile course. Online entry in advance is £29 or on the day £35.

http://www.severnbridgesportive.co.uk/ 

Alternatively, if you're looking for the sort of event where the route won't be clearly marked, has no broom wagon or support of any kind other than a mobile number to ring to say you're not carrying on, no goody bags, chip timing or even a hint of any razzmatazz, then the 300km Cheddar Gorge(ous) Audax from Cirencester on Saturday 26th September 2015, could be right up your street.

Entry is just £6 for AUK members and £8 for non-members. The ride starts at 6.00am and you have until 2.00am on Sunday to complete the 186 miles.

The course heads eastwards to Witney before turning south to Wells and Cheddar, then back up to Cirencester.

http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/15-222/