About our rides
Alton Cycling Club organises weekly cycling rides in Hampshire (and adjacent counties), which all begin at The Butts, Alton (location what3words.com/reclining.sailor.threaded).
- Sunday morning rides meet at 09:00. Varying pace groups.
- Monday evening rides take place during the lighter months.
- Tuesday morning rides meet at 09:00. 13-14 mph (21-23 kph) pace.
All riders are asked to follow our guidelines. New riders are always welcome to come and join Alton CC’s rides. If you want to find out more about our rides you can use our contact page to ask a question.
It is recommended that all members join either British Cycling or Cycling UK which will give insurance cover as well as many other discounts and benefits.
Junior Riders: Specific ride guidance for junior riders and their parents is available here.
Upcoming Ride Schedule
Club Ride (Short) | Club Ride (Regular) | Mid-Paced | Fast | |
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Tuesday 2 | Dan Gosport/Lee-on-Solent. Likely to be a longer ride/day, maybe 120km | Leader needed | Leader needed | |
Sunday 7 | Club-supported audax | Jim Woods Memorial Ride | ||
Tuesday 9 | Nigel Blackbird Cafe, Chapel Row | |||
Sunday 14 | Alan Andwell Brewery | Leader needed, possible route Notcutts GC, Cranleigh |
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Tuesday 16 | Darren Lakeview, Yateley | |||
Sunday 21 | Alan La Folia, South Harting | Ruth Cadence Cafe, Cocking | Leader needed | Guy Cadence Cocking |
Tuesday 23 | Darren Tangmere Aviation Museum | |||
Sunday 28 | Alan Tichborne Arms 53km | Leader needed, possible route Greenham Common | Leader needed | Leader needed |
Tuesday 30 | ||||
Club Ride (Short) | Club Ride (Regular) | Mid-Paced | Fast | |
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Sunday 4 | Leader needed, possible route Beech Cafe, Sustainability Cafe, East Meon 56km | Leader needed, possible route Bosham | Leader needed | Leader needed |
Tuesday 6 | ||||
Sunday 11 | Leader needed, possible route Popham 59km | Leader needed, possible route Hawk Conservancy, Andover | Leader needed | Leader needed |
Tuesday 13 | ||||
Sunday 18 | Club Shortened route 8am start! This is a shortened version of Mike's ride for those that would still like to ride but are not up to the full length route. See description in route for more info. | Club 100 miler Mike The 100 mile route Don't forget it is an 8am start! |
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Tuesday 20 | ||||
Sunday 25 | Leader needed, possible route Courtyard Cafe, Hartley Wintney 58km | Leader needed, possible route Cobbs Cafe, Englefield | Leader needed | Leader needed |
Tuesday 27 | ||||
Club Ride (Short) | Club Ride (Regular) | Mid-Paced | Fast | |
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Sunday 1 | Leader needed, possible route Alresford 49km | Leader needed, possible route Beechcroft, Winchester | Leader needed | Leader needed |
Tuesday 3 | ||||
Sunday 8 | Leader needed, possible route QE Park 55km | Leader needed, possible route Portchester | Leader needed | Leader needed |
Tuesday 10 | ||||
Sunday 15 | Leader needed, possible route Emporia Overton 61km | Leader needed, possible route NDC, Thatcham | Leader needed | Leader needed |
Tuesday 17 | ||||
Sunday 22 | Leader needed, possible route Rural Life Museum 48km | Leader needed, possible route Grafham | Leader needed | Leader needed |
Tuesday 24 | ||||
Sunday 29 | Leader needed, possible route Calebs Cafe, Fleet 49km | Leader needed, possible route Aldermaston | Leader needed | Leader needed |