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...