Due to the current precautions relating to coronavirus, all Airedale Olympic Cycle Club rides and events are suspended until further notice. We look forward to resuming club rides and social events as and when it is indicated to be safe and appropriate to do so. In the meantime, please stay in touch via the Club's facebook page. For further guidance, please refer to British Cycling or Cycling UK, and continue to follow the Government and NHS advice....
ALEX WARBURTON MEMORIAL (LONG ROUTE) SUNDAY 23RD FEB HAS BEEN UPDATED Members should be aware that the longer of the Alex Warburton Memorial Rides, planned for Sunday 23rd February and the 6th of the Notorious 9 Reliability Ride Series, has been re-routed due to flooding. Please click on the link- 2020 Alex Warburton Memorial Ride Long Route for the Strava details and gpx file....
AOCC 2020 Annual Rawdon To Scarborough Ride 28 March 2020 - CANCELLED DUE TO GOVERNMENT & NHS ADVICE RELATING TO COVID19 Due to the current precautions relating to coronavirus, the Airedale Olympic Reliability Ride scheduled for 22nd March 2020 has been cancelled, with no planned date for it to be rescheduled at present. Thank you for the interest in, and support, for this ride....
OTLEY CC RELIABILITY RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO THE AMBER WEATHER WARNING After much consideration, Otley CC have made a call to CANCEL Sunday 16th Feb reliability ride. With high winds and risk of flooding as Storm Dennis hits the UK this weekend, rider safety is of paramount importance. Otley CC are investigating whether the ride can be added to end of the Notorious 9 Series and possibly host on the 29th March. Keep an eye on the club facebook pages for an update over...
AIREDALE OLYMPIC RELIABILITY RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO THE AMBER WEATHER WARNING Given the upgraded amber weather warning for wind and rain on Sunday 9 February, we have taken the decision to cancel the AOCC Reliability Ride. Thanks for your interest and apologies for the disappointment. We’ll see about arranging an alternative later in the year. Watch this space....
NEW 9TH EVENT ADDED TO THE SERIES! What was the Hateful Eight has now become the Notorious Nine Yorkshire Reliability Ride Series 2020, as Moonglu add ninth event to the calendar. The 2020 Reliability Ride season kicks off with Struggle Events on 19th January 2020, providing winter motivation for nine consecutive Sundays. Check out all the Yorkshire Reliability Ride 2020 dates and download the routes here....
On the 30th March the club will be riding out from Rawdon to Scarborough on the North Yorks coast for Fish & Chips! Now established as the club's early season century ride, it's a great opportunity to test your legs before the Spring & Summer - good 50mile warm up before a few short sharp climbs after lunch. All members welcome, will split into several groups, catering for speed and fitness levels. Return transport is being organised by Chris Stoneman (see AOCC Facebook...
Starting at the car park near Barden Tower, Bolton Abbey and following the infamous Barden Road, the climb averages 7% but with several ramps up to 14%, presenting a tough challenge even for the fittest cyclist. Congratulations to Luke Rothery (6mins 49secs) who narrowly pipped the visiting Simon Warren of 100 Greatest Climbs fame (7mins 7secs) followed very closely by the 2017 winner AJ Johnston (7mins 10secs) Well done and thanks to all those who turned out to participate and support the...
Airedale Olympic Cycle Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 15th October 8pm at the RAFA Club, Yeadon LS19 7NA. Open to all AOCC members, the details of the agenda and topics for debate will be circulated prior to the evening via the group's Facebook page. Alternatively, please contact Paul Moreton, Club President or Chris Stoneman, Club Secretary directly should you wish to discuss potential agenda items. We look forward to seeing you all on the evening....
Airedale Olympic CC's annual Reliability Ride took place on Sunday 11th February 2018. Approximately 75 riders braved wintry conditions to tackle the hilly 43.5 mile route from Pool-in-Wharfedale to Knaresborough via Summerbridge and Ripon. Whether preparing for the racing season ahead or building fitness for club rides, 'reliability trials' have traditionally demonstrated that a rider and their bicycle are reliable for the year ahead by completing a set course within a designated time, in this case 3.5 hours. All AOCC riders and almost...