Newbury Velo

Newbury Velo is Newbury's newest and largest cycling club, and as of September 2024 we have triathlon section too. We offer great club opportunities to West Berkshire and the surrounding areas. We aim to ensure the local community reaps the many physical, mental, and social gains that cycling and triathlon delivers. If you want to get involved in cycling or triathlon we want to provide the support to enable you.

Many people will think a cycling club is just for people who want to race; at Newbury Velo, that could not be further from the truth. We engage in a broad range of cycling activities. Just browse our 'what's on' section to read about the kinds of riding our members do. You will see everything from gravel to MTB, group social rides, and racing.

We create pathways for anyone who wishes to participate in cycling, from completing your first group ride or learning to maintain your bike to competing in national championship events. We are a member-driven cycling community which encourages, inspires, and educates. With Newbury Velo, you can join rides, develop your skills, compete, and join social events promoting the love of cycling for the wider Newbury community. While our main purpose is cycling in the local area, we also have a vibrant social scene, some of us run local Park Run’s together, or take on the odd non-cycling challenge.

Cycling should be fun and light hearted, however we take the management and operation of the Club seriously. We are affiliated with British Cycling and are an accredited British Cycling Go-Ride Club, which requires a higher standard of coaching and safeguarding arrangements. We are also a British Cycling Limitless Champion Club, which recognises our work with disabled cyclists. We are also affiliated with Cycling Time Trials, and The Veteran Time Trial Association. We are a registered Community Amateur Sports Club.

Everyone is Welcome, Newbury Velo is a fully inclusive club; we offer opportunities for beginners to those racing at an elite level. From friendly no-drop group rides to pitting yourself against the clock in a ten-mile time trial, from children’s coaching and family days out to velodrome taster days. If you can do it on two wheels, we’ll support it. And if you can’t get outside, we have a whole world of virtual cycling opportunities online. We believe in equality of opportunity for every member.

We are a club where you will feel you immediately belong. Turn your world pink: it’s a happy place.

Newbury Velo is run by a dedicated committee for the benefit of all members. All are open and friendly and happy to discuss anything ‘velo’! What you will see most often is people smiling.

Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision

Bringing more people together on bikes from every background and place in life, regardless of age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristic.

Our Mission

Newbury Velo is a member-driven cycling community which encourages, inspires, and educates. We provide rides, skills development, and competitive and social events that promote the love of cycling for the greater Newbury community.

Our Values

Volunteering: The ongoing success of Newbury Velo depends on our valued volunteers who give freely of their time, experience, and expertise.

Respect and Relationships: We foster positive relationships through respect within our membership and community, between cyclists and other users of the roads and pathways.

Excellence in Leadership: Leadership from our ride leaders, volunteers, and committee members who are informed and dedicated to the safe enjoyment of cycling for our members and the entire community.

Inclusive – All levels of riders and types of cycling are encouraged at Newbury Velo.