Weekend Rides

This is a list of Proposed Sunday (and 'Special' BRCC Rides):    - in reverse order...

BRCC Sunday Social rides start at 09:00 - From the Swan on the Embankment in Bedford          The Swan

and also a 'Short & Steady' led ride (13-15mph) from the Clubhouse in Cardington at 09:30        BRCC Clubhouse - MK44 3SX

- Evening league TTs start in May - More info here...

- Weekday Evening rides start from Tue 6th Apr 2021 - More info here...

- See BRCC Facebook pages for details of these and other rides - BRCC Facebook Link...

May 2019

5th        - Sunday     09:00 from The Swan / Embankment, Bedford
                    62 miles to Rushmere Park and the Tree Tops Cafe (39 miles)
                    Route = www.strava.com/routes/18671617

5th       - Sunday    09:30 from BRCC Clubhouse in Cardington (MK44 3SX)
                    38 mile route via Southill Tea Rooms (@32m) from the Clubhouse
                    Route = www.strava.com/routes/18671461

4th     - Saturday     52 Mile North\South ride. 
                        Start at McD's @ Aspects 08:00 - see you there.

                        Route = ridewithgps.com/routes/29872073

April 2019

21st        - Sunday 09:00 from The Swan / Embankment, Bedford
                       61 mile route via Chillie Farm (Edible Ornamentals) (@50m)
                       Route = www.strava.com/routes/18182227

21st       - Sunday 09:30 from BRCC Clubhouse in Cardington (MK44 3SX)
                       36 mile route via Shuttleworth (@28m) from the Clubhouse
                        Route = www.strava.com/routes/18182216

20th - Saturday 50 Miles - St Neots / Grafham Loop - John Gibson - Fast & Furious ride...
                         Coffee stop at Grafham.
                        Start at McD's @ Aspects 08:00 - see you there.
                        Route = ridewithgps.com/routes/19734884

14th        - Sunday 09:00 from The Swan / Embankment, Bedford
                        64 mile route via Shuttleworth (@41m)
                        Route = www.strava.com/routes/18068625

14th      - Sunday 09:30 from BRCC Clubhouse in Cardington (MK44 3SX)
                        37 mile route via Shuttleworth (@31m) from the Clubhouse
                         Route = www.strava.com/routes/18068463

13th        - Saturday    Barton 62 Miles - John Gibson - Fast & Furious ride...

                         Coffee stop at Arrington (40 Miles). Weather looks OK

                        Start at McD's @ Aspects 08:00 - see you there.

                        Route = ridewithgps.com/routes/29681723

7th         - Sunday 09:00 from The Swan / Embankment, Bedford
                        59 mile route via The Boundary Café, Potton (@41m) from the Clubhouse
                        Route = www.strava.com/routes/13648981

7th        - Sunday    09:30 from BRCC Clubhouse in Cardington (MK44 3SX)

                                38 mile route via The Boundary Café, Potton (@25m) from the Clubhouse

                                Route = www.strava.com/routes/17918470

6th      - Saturday 0800 - 50miles via St Ives - John Gibson - Fast & Furious ride...
                            Start from Aspects Park Bedford (McDonalds) 
                            Route = ridewithgps.com/routes/17017407

March 2019

31st     - Sunday    09:30 from BRCC Clubhouse in Cardington (MK44 3SX)
                            33 mile route via The Barn in Cardington (@32m) from the Clubhouse 

                            Led ride at around 13 - 15 mph
                             Route = www.strava.com/routes/17814431

31st        - Sunday    09:00 The Swan / Embankment, Bedford
                                Route: 62 Miles via Emily's Tea Room (32 m) @ Whitwell
                                www.strava.com/routes/8992605

30th        - Saturday  0800 - 50miles via Castle Ashby - John Gibson - Fast & Furious ride...

                                Start from Aspects Park Bedford (McDonalds)

                                Route = ridewithgps.com/routes/29580510

24th        - Sunday    0900 - Swan / Embankment, Bedford - 55 mile route to Moggerhanger Park (@ 39m)
                                Route = www.strava.com/routes/15973659 - 

                                Cafe is in walled garden - follow track from car park.

24th        - Sunday    0930 - Short & Steady ride from the BRCC Clubhouse (13-15 mph)

                                35 mile route via Moggerhanger Park Cafe (@30m) from the Clubhouse 
                                 Route - www.strava.com/routes/15973628

                                Facebook - www.facebook.com/events/2242118782675253/

September 2018

30        - Sun BRCC Swan Social Ride - Departing 09:00 from The Swan on the Embankment in Bedford

                        This Sunday ride is a 44 mile route to Sharpenhoe - to watch (or take part in) the Inter club Hill Challenge.
                         www.strava.com/routes/6642299

                        0900 - Depart from The Swan on the Embankment in Bedford
                        22 miles - Chequers Pub where Hill Climbers will be sigining on
                        22.6 miles - Top of Sharpenhoe 'Supporters' stop off
                        35 miles - Mortain Country Park - Café Stop

30         - Sun   BRCC Short & Steady Ride - Departing 09:00 from BRCC Clubhouse in Cardington (MK44 3SX)
                        This Sunday ride is a 36 mile route to Sharpenhoe - to watch (or take part in) the Inter club Hill Challenge.
                        The cafe stop is at a 25.5 miles at Lordship Farm in Shillington
                        www.strava.com/routes/14370246

23        - Sun    BRCC Swan Social Ride - Departing 09:00 from The Swan on the Embankment in Bedford
                        Route : 53 Miles - via Lordship Farm, Shillington (35 miles)     www.strava.com/routes/14370257

23        - Sun    BRCC Short & Steady Ride - Departing 09:00 from BRCC Clubhouse in Cardington (MK44 3SX)
                        31 mile ride via Lordship Farm in Shillington (@16m) from the Clubhouse     www.strava.com/routes/14370246

22        - Sat    John Gibson Ride - Heath and Reach (50) - ridewithgps.com/routes/28636026

                    There is a coffee stop on this ride but these will be cut out from October onward and distances will be between 40 - 55 miles (non-stop).
                     Start, McDonalds @ Aspects park - 08:00 - bring a wet jacket just in case :-)

                    BRCC Facebook Link

16        - Sun    - BRCC Swan Social Ride - Departing 09:00 from The Swan on the Embankment in Bedford

                        Route: 50 Miles via The Buttery @ Castle Ashby    www.strava.com/routes/8433354
                        Café: 30 Miles @ The Buttery, Castle Ashby            Facebook Link

16        - Sun    - BRCC Short & Steady Ride - Depart 09:00 from BRCC Clubhouse in Cardington (MK44 3SX)    Facebook Link

                        This is a 'Led' ride of 38m via Moggerhanger Park Cafe (@33m) from the Clubhouse     www.strava.com/routes/13828682

02        - ABF Ride                                ABF Ride Link

July 2018

29        - Sun    - BRCC Swan Social Ride - Departing 09:00 from The Swan on the Embankment in Bedford
                        Route : 60m to Salcey Forest Cafe (at 34 miles)    www.strava.com/routes/14558305

29        - Sun    - BRCC Short & Steady Ride - Depart 09:00 from BRCC Clubhouse in Cardington (MK44 3SX)
                        This is a 'Led' ride of 35m via Colmworth Golf Course (@25m) from the Clubhouse
                        Route = www.strava.com/routes/10935172

29        - Sun    - London 100

28        - Sat    - Dunwich Dynamo            - Facebook Link

8          - Sun    - BRCC 'Swan' Ride to Treetops at Rushmere Country Park - Facebook Page    

                        Departing 09:00 from The Swan on the Embankment in Bedford, 52 miles to Rushmere Park and the Tree Tops Cafe (29 miles)
                        Route www.strava.com/routes/12765740

8          - Sun    - Short & Steady ride to Edible Ornamentals - 36 miles - Dep Clubhouse at 0900 via Edible ornamentals (@23m) from the Clubhouse
                        Route = www.strava.com/routes/12996395            Facebook Link

May 2018

28        - BH Mon    BRCC Bank Holiday FLAT 100 ride from the BRCC Club House in Cardington...£2 for ride (includes free BBQ)

                        www.facebook.com/events/2067436723515206/
                        0700 - 0715 - 100 'FLAT' Miles start      www.strava.com/routes/6254261 Stop at Skylark Centre 55-56 miles
                        0900 - 0930 - 100 'FLAT' km start        www.strava.com/routes/6254493 Stop at Riverside Tearooms (immediately across the bridge) at 37 miles
                        1100 - Family Friendly 17 miles start    www.strava.com/routes/8238025
                        1200 - 1500 - BBQ & Hot/Cold drinks after or 'Bring your own Beers' (or other drinks to suit).

27        - Sun - BRCC 'Short & Steady' - A 'Led' ride 42 mile ride via Lavender Team Rooms in Hexton (@20m) from the Clubhouse 
                        Route = www.strava.com/routes/13338950        www.facebook.com/events/1132049760291154/

27        - Sun - 'Swan' Ride via Teapots, Olney - 54 & 61 mile routes    www.facebook.com/events/980085628834464/

                        Route 1: 54 Miles via Teapots (27 miles) @ Olney    www.strava.com/routes/8734390

                        Route 2: 61 Miles via Teapots (33 miles) @ Olney    www.strava.com/routes/8734437
                        Café: Teapots, Olney    www.teapotsolney.co.uk/about-teapots/

26        - Sat -

20        - Sun    - BRCC 'Short & Steady' - 37m via Southill Tearooms    www.strava.com/routes/13231934    Facebook Link

20        - Sun    - 'Swan' Ride    via St Ives - River Tearooms                    Facebook Link

                        Route 1: 61 Miles via River Tea Rooms, St Ives (31 miles) www.strava.com/routes/9377924
                        Route 2: 74 Miles via River Tea Rooms, St Ives (31 miles) www.strava.com/routes/9572823

19        - Sat    - Glatton Loop 65 Miles                  ridewithgps.com/routes/23999323    Facebook Link

13        - Sun - BRCC 'Short & Steady' - 36m via Shuttleworth                            Route = www.strava.com/routes/13084973
13        - Sun - 'Swan' Ride via Stoke Bruerne

                        Route 1: 72 Miles via Waterside Cafe (45 m) @ Stoke Bruerne    www.strava.com/routes/8821486
                        Route 2: 57 Miles via Waterside Cafe (30 m) @ Stoke Bruerne    www.strava.com/routes/8821619

12        - Sat    - 66 Mile Loop [With Bison Hill]       ridewithgps.com/routes/20645062    Facebook Link

6          - Sun    - Clubhouse 35m Short & Steady - Edible Ornamentals in Chawston        www.strava.com/routes/12996395    Facebook Link

6          - Sun    - 'Swan' Ride - 55 miles to Edible Ornamentals at Chawston                www.strava.com/routes/12996077        Facebook Link

5          - Sat    - Brixworth 62 Miles                       ridewithgps.com/routes/17343043    Facebook Link

April 2018

29        - Sun        - Icknield Road Club Sportive    - IRC Charity Sportive        4 x new routes this year...

29        - Sun        BRCC 'Swan' Ride -  51 miles - Windmill Pub, Charlton              Facebook Link                GPS Route - 51 Miles to Windmill Pub Charlton

22        - Sunday    22 Apr (Sun) - 52 miles to Rushmere Park                    Facebook Link                              - GPS Route - 52 miles to Rushmere Park

15         - Sunday     - SPOCO - Clubhouse 0700-0730 Sign-on                    Facebook Link
15         - Sunday    BRCC 'Swan' Ride       - 51m via Emmaus                   - Facebook Link                           - GPS Route - 51 miles vi Emmaus

14         - Sat        - John Gibson's Ride    - 72 mile loop                               - Facebook Link                            - GPS Route - 72 Miles around MK

08        - Sun        - BRCC 'Swan' Ride        - 55 miles via Wimpole Estate    BRCC Facebook Link                - GPS Route - 55 Miles via Wimpole Estate (25miles)

07        - Sat         -  63 mile Codicote Loop from Aspects Park @ 08:00         BRCC Facebook Link               - GPS Route - 63 mile Codicote Loop

01         - Sun        - BRCC 'Swan' Ride        - 52 miles via the Bike Bus        BRCC Facebook Link                - GPS Route - 52 miles via the Bike Bus

March 2018

31        - Sat         - 53 mile loop via St Ives from Aspects Park @ 08:00            - 53 miles via St Ives            BRCC Facebook Link                    - GPS Route       53 mile loop via St Ives

25        - Sun        - BRCC 'Swan' Ride - 43 miles     - Edible Ornimentals (Chilly Farm)    BRCC Facebook Link          - GPS Route    43 miles - Edible Ornamentals - Chawston

24        - Sat         - 50 mile loop via Castle Ashby from Aspects Park @ 08:00        BRCC Facebook Link        - GPS Route    50 miles - Aspects - Castle Ashby

18        - Sun        - Bridleway Basher off-road sportive                                             Cambridge Triathlon - Cyclo-Cacher 2018

11        - Sun        - BRCC 'Swan'Ride - 50 miles     - Salcey Forest                         BRCC Facebook Link              - GPS Route     50 miles - Salcey Forest

4          - Sun        - BRCC 'Swan'Ride - 42 miles     - Southill Tea Rooms               BRCC Facebook Link              - GPS Route    42 miles - Southill Tea Rooms

February 2018

25        - Sun    - St Neots Reliability Ride            - BRCC Facebook Link    

24     - Sat    - 58 Mile loop                      - BRCC Facebook Link    - GPS Route = 58 Mile loop - Biggleswade - Papworth - Thurleigh

18        - Sun    - BRCC Reliability Ride No2        

17         - Sat    - 37 Mile Short Ride BRCC         - Facebook Link     - GPS Route = 37 Mile Loop - Millbrook - Clophill, Shefford

11        - Sun    - Luton CC Reliability Ride

10        - Sat    - 52 Mile Hitchin Loop                 - Facebook Link       - GPS Route = 52 Mile Hitchin Loop

04        - BRCC Reliability Ride No1

January 2018

28 -
21 -

14 -
07 -
01 (Mon) - New year's Day Lottery Ride - BRCC Clubhouse - Cardington

December 2017

24 - Christmas Ride

17                - Bike Bus 'Charity Ride'

10 - Shuttleworth