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What's Going On
About Us
In the history books
Researched and produced by Club members; Mike Coulter and Roger Stevens, the book "Coming of Age" tells the story of Gravesend C.C. From its origin in 1923, through the war years to 1946. This is available £6 posted. Please Contact Us for detail.
The story unfolds through carefully curated anecdotes, historic records and photographs. It's a fascinating tale of the men and women who laid the foundations of the club we have today.
Although the outfits have updated, we like to think we ride together with the same purpose now, as the club did in the 1920s: For the joy of it.
Ride
Club Run
Every Sunday, starting from Cobham War Memorial. 9am in winter, 8:30am when on summer time (BST). This is a no-drop ride. All abilities welcome.
Cycling Trips
Cycling trips, often abroad are organised annually. Are always a great success and well attended.
Reliability Ride
An annual test of early season fitness, usually the last weekend in January.
Social
We have a social, typically on the first Wednesday evening of every month.
Racing and Trophies
Time Trial Series 2025:
First two races of the season are on Sundays in late March. Then running weekly on Tuesday nights thereafter from April to August (Weather and Course Permitting). Please note that we have a backup course ready at short notice for 2025.
In early Autumn, we host hill climbs on Exedown Road and Cobhambury Road.
2025 Racing Calendar and Trophy Awards Schedule
10 Mile Time Trial Map and Route
All riders must have a working front and rear light. As well as a helmet.
Sign on is from 1 hour before the start time and will close 15 minutes before the start time.
Rider fee is £6 (cash preferred) and non-members are welcome.
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Join Us
Membership
Membership is free in the first year and then £20 annually thereafter. Please find revelant forms below:
Club Kit
Our club colours are provided by champion system. They provide a range of products including; bib-shorts, jerseys, and skin-suits. Kit options suit multiple budget, and quality requirements. Order windows are twice per year.
Key Benefits
Safer group riding, route knowledge, club kit, jumble sale, racing calendar, cycling trips, monthly club nights, annual awards dinner including trophies for racing and riding achievements.
"No hour of life is lost that is spent in the Saddle".
Got a Question?
Feel free to contact us: info@gravesendcc.org.uk
Alternatively, feel free to join a Sunday club run and ask us there.
FAQs
Am I fit enough to ride the club run?
If you are comfortable riding 30-40 miles solo at an average pace of 15mph, you will be fine.
You should bring enough food to sustain yourself on a 3 hour+ ride. As well as equipment to repair punctures and mechanicals. Groups will always help each other but don't rely on this.
You won't know until you try. If you are not sure, come to the start and we can help you.
How long is the club run?
Distances vary with shorter rides typically 30-40 miles in winter, increasing 50 and sometimes 60 miles in Summer.
This is always tailored to who comes on the day. Rides are typically 3 hours in duration.
It is always possible for smaller groups to branch off and head home earlier if they need to.
What happens if I can’t keep up?
No rider is abandoned and we will always try to ride smoothly as a group and within the capabilities of the riders in it!
We always regroup at the top of climbs and can find suitable turn off points.
Do I need a Time Trial Bike to compete?
No, equipment levels vary and many riders use standard road bikes.
You do need a working front and rear light, along with a helmet to compete in Time Trial events.
Do you organise Cycling trips?
Yes and they are a highlight!
There is at least one trip every year. In the past few years we have been to; The Alps, Belgium, Isle of Wight, Yorkshire, Majorca.
We are supported by Gravesham Trophy Centre
