Club Calendar 2025
One-off rides, tours, time trials, coaching, social events, and trips.
Here’s an overview of what great opportunities the club has in store for you this year. Some events have limited places, and all communication/booking will be on Spond. These events are of course in addition to our regular midweek and Sunday group rides. Enter time trials here and check out Zwift for online events.
Use the Member’s calendar here to highlight calendar events and add them to your own personal calendar app.
Do come back check this page is updated as we add new events for the year.
The Velo Year…
Newbury Velo is a vibrant and multifaceted cycling club. We maintain a year-round schedule of activities in addition to our weekend and mid-week group rides. At the competitive level, we organise regular time trials throughout the season, host a cyclocross events a part of the Wessex CX series, as well as a summer cyclocross season. We coordinate a club triathlon race series, and even have a signature event - the Newbury Triathlon, which will celebrate its 38th year in 2025.
The Club puts strong emphasis on inclusivity and development, offering dedicated women's training programs (including a "Ride the Night" series), youth coaching sessions, and a tandem cycling project that enables visually impaired riders to participate. Our ride offerings cater to various abilities, from relaxed "Cortado" social rides at 11-13mph to more challenging chain gang sessions.
Social connection is important to the Club, with monthly social gatherings, an annual awards evening, and a summer BBQ. Our members organise ambitious group tours, including trips to Majorca, the Isle of Wight, and Abergavenny. The Club also maintains a strong community presence, helping with local events like the Newbury 10K and participating in the Newbury Festival of Cycling.
We run regular kit shop windows throughout the year and organise special "Steelie" rides for vintage steel bike enthusiasts, who get a special vintage inspired kit.
Explore our calendar, we are sure we have something for all cyclists and triathletes.
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January
5 January: Wessex CX
Andover Supercross, Charlton Sports Centre, Andover. Details on the Wessex CX website
12 January: Castle Combe Winter 10 mile TT
The Castle Combe 10 mile TT series had become more and more popular over the years and we have had fields in excess of 150 riders. Events are at held at the world famous Castle Combe race circuit and provide safe, traffic free racing. enter here
20 January - 9 February: Kit shop open
Our Kalas Club kit shop order window is open! Order using the link published in the Newsletter and in FaceBook members page.
16 January : Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
19 January: Wessex CX
Crabwood CC, Southampton Sports Centre (provisional). Details on the Wessex CX website.
26 January: Wessex CX
Poole Wheelers/NFCC (provisional) New Forest. Details on the Wessex CX website.
26 January: NVXC - Off Road Ride
An Off-Road ride for all levels, MTB or Gravel, hosted by our dedicated off-road section. Check Spond for details. check here for NVXC information.
February
1 February: Newbury Velo Awards Evening
Our second awards evening will be held in the private function room at the Chequers Pub, Newbury. The evening will start at 7pm, with our chair starting the evening at 7.30pm. We will be recognising the achievements of our club members in 2024, which will include kids’ awards, adult progression, TT championship winners, and the President’s Award will be awarded. A buffet and bar will be available. Don’t miss this one; it is the highlight of the social calendar! Contact our social secretary, Lisa, for more information, sign up and make payment on Spond.
9 February: Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon! Starts and finishes at The Pantry, The Square, Yattendon.
16 February: NVXC - Off Road Rides
Enjoy some off Road Fun - NVXC group rides for varying abilities, Gravel - MTB, novice to well-earthed! Location details and sign up in Spond.
17 February: Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
21 February: Cake for Supper!
A women’s evening of bike chat, drink coffee & eat cake made by the fantastic Debbie at Pineapple Cafe, Open to all women, and we've space to open up to non-members too - we'd love to see you! Including raining plans for Ride the Night women’s ride.
Time - 6.30pm-8.30pm Place - Pineapple Cafe Sign up - On Spond
26 February: Monthly Social
Off the bike, socialising in town at a local watering hole. Information will be added to Spond on 21 February.
March
2 March: Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon!
5 March: Wednesday Afternoon TT, 10 miles H10/3R
Our midweek TT, open to all, check out the TT page to enter
8 March: International Women’s Day - Women’s Ride the Night Training Ride #1
a series of 10 rides, increasing in distance to help prepare for the 100km Ride the Night, sign up on Spond.
15 March: Women’s Ride the Night Training Ride #2
a series of 10 rides, increasing in distance to help prepare for the 100km Ride the Night, sign up on Spond.
17 March: Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
18 March: Community Champion Awards
Newbury Velo receive a Highly Commended Award from the Mayor.
19 March: Wednesday Afternoon TT, 10 miles H10/3R
Our midweek TT, open to all, check out the TT page to enter.
22 March: Women’s Ride the Night Training Ride #3
a series of 10 rides, increasing in distance to help prepare for the 100km Ride the Night, sign up on Spond.
23 March : NVXC - Off Road Rides
Enjoy some off Road Fun - NVXC group rides for varying abilities, Gravel - MTB, novice to well-earthed! Location details and sign up in Spond.
28 March: Monthly Social
Monthly Social - Off-the-bike socialising in town at a local watering hole. More information to follow in Spond.
29 March: Women’s Ride the Night Training Ride #4
a series of 10 rides, increasing in distance to help prepare for the 100km Ride the Night, sign up on Spond.
30 March: Clocks go forward!
Evening riding is back… However! Don’t forget to move your clocks forward an hour, or you’ll be alone at the clocktower in the morning!
April
2 April: Wednesday Afternoon TT, 10 miles H10/3R
Our midweek TT, open to all, check out the TT page to enter
3 April: Chaingang evening rides recommence on Thursdays
The chain gang is a great way to increase fitness, and since it's a fixed route, there is no risk of getting lost if you drop. The idea behind a chain gang or paceline is that the lead rider only spends a short amount of time on the front (and in the wind); they then peel off and allow the rider behind to take the front, which is repeated with each rider taking a turn on the front. The name comes from the fact that the riders appear to be rotating, looking like a chain. Thursday evenings - details and sign up on Spond.
4 April: Newbury Weekly News, best in Business Awards Night
Newbury Velo have reached the final of the Best Sports Club Category, representatives will attend the awards night - keep your fingers crossed!
5 April: Steelie ride - TBC
Do you have an old or a new steel bike hidden away in the garage? Dust it off and join this hugely enjoyable social ride that always finishes with a glorious fish and chips lunch.
5 April : Women’s Ride the Night Training Ride #5
a series of 10 rides, increasing in distance to help prepare for the 100km Ride the Night, sign up on Spond.
6 April: Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon!
9 April: Kids Holiday Club - Contact Coaching@newburyvelo.cc for information
12 April: Women’s Ride the Night Training Ride #6
a series of 10 rides, increasing in distance to help prepare for the 100km Ride the Night, sign up on Spond.
12-13 April: Road tour to Salisbury - two days
The ride sets out on Saturday, with a group meal and overnight stop to return on Sunday. We will stay in the Premier Inn South Milford on a Saturday night. We recommend you book earlier to guarantee a room and get better rates. It is a steady-paced tour with an overnight stop, and riders are welcome to join for both days or a single day only. Good company and chat guaranteed, with pubs for lunch. Hopefully, Kevin can make this one, as Covid prevented him from going in 2022. Details to follow in our communications and sign-up will be available on Spond.14 April: ’Sports Night’ TT, 10 miles HCC247
A non standard distance course that is great for roadd bikes. Open to all, check out the TT page to enter.
16 April: Kids Coaching Starts
Our kids coaching for 3 - 12-year-olds will start up again at Henwick sports fields, Thatcham. Contact Melanie Sneddon for more details. (coaching@newburyvelo.cc)
19 April: Women’s Ride the Night Training Ride #7
a series of 10 rides, increasing in distance to help prepare for the 100km Ride the Night, sign up on Spond.
21 April - 4th May: Kit shop open
Our Kalas Club kit shop order window is open! Order using the link published in the Newsletter and in FaceBook members page.
25 April: Monthly Social
Monthly Social - Off-the-bike socialising in town at a local watering hole. More information to follow in Spond.
26 April: Women’s Ride the Night Training Ride #8
a series of 10 rides, increasing in distance to help prepare for the 100km Ride the Night, sign up on Spond.
27 April: NVXC - Adult Off Road Coaching - Ely Estate - see Spond for details.
28 April: Monday Evening Ladies Night TT, 10 miles H10/3R
Start the week with a TT, open to men and women, but women particularly invited to try out a TT, check out the TT page to enter.
28 April: Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
May
3 May: Women’s Ride the Night Training Ride #9
a series of 10 rides, increasing in distance to help prepare for the 100km Ride the Night, sign up on Spond.
4 May: Tri Section Triathlon Series Race Series #1
Oldbury White Horse (Calne) Sprint Triathlon - Sprint-Pool enter here
8 May: Summer Cyclocross Coaching Session #1
Our wonderful coaches will give you some tuition on how to ride Summe CX, a great fun evening, one not to miss. Goldwell Park 6.30pm - 8pm. Then why not the Cyclocross - fun twisting parkland courses accessible to all. MTBs, gravel bikes, and cyclocross bikes are welcome and encouraged for new riders. Held at Goldwell Park, You don’t need to enter every race to take part; find out more and how to enter here.
10 May: Ride The Night
Join the team of Newbury Velo women tacking the UK’s biggest women-only challenge; 100km overnight to raise Monet for Breast Cancer Now, and Ovarian Cancer Action. Contact Lizzie for more information, women@newburyvelo.cc (male members are welcome to help out with the event, and join the send off crew).
11 May: NVXC - Off Road Rides
Enjoy some off Road Fun - NVXC group rides for varying abilities, Gravel - MTB, novice to well-earthed! Location details and sign up in Spond.
12 May: Monday Evening TT, 15 miles H15/3
Kick off the week with a great 15 mile TT, open to all, check out the TT page to enter.
15 May: Summer Cyclocross Coaching Session #2
Our wonderful coaches will give you some tuition on how to ride Summe CX, a great fun evening, one not to miss. Goldwell Park 6.30pm - 8pm. Then why not the Cyclocross - fun twisting parkland courses accessible to all. MTBs, gravel bikes, and cyclocross bikes are welcome and encouraged for new riders. Held at Goldwell Park, You don’t need to enter every race to take part; find out more and how to enter here.
TBC May: Reading Lightweight Ride - TBC
One for the steelie riders. A relaxed vintage ride without the rigours of L’eroica rules. We’ll probably set off from the clocktower and pedal to the start in These. Sign up in Spond.
TBC May: Newbury Velo Lightweight Ride
One for the steelie riders. A relaxed vintage ride without the rigours of L’eroica rules.
18 May: Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon!
19 May: Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
22 May: NVCC Gold Cross - Summer Cyclocross Series #1
CX race 1. The first evening cyclocross event in the series.A 3 event series of Summer Cyclocross fun twisting parkland courses accessible to all. MTBs, gravel bikes, and cyclocross bikes are welcome and encouraged for new riders. Held at Goldwell Park, You don’t need to enter every race to take part; find out more and how to enter here.
24 May: Tri Section Race Series #2
Cotswolds Lake 62 Spring Sprint Triathlon - Sprint-Lake. Enter here
26 May: Bank Holiday 25 Mile TT H25/3C
Pit your self against the clock over this great 25 mile TT course, open to all, check out the TT page to enter.
26 May: Newbury 10K - Velo Marshals
Assisting Newbury Athletics Club with the marshalling of the 10k, four riders needed.
30 May: Monthly Social
Monthly Social - Off-the-bike socialising, in town at a local watering hole. More information to follow in Spond.
June
2 JUNE: 10 mile TT H10/3R
This is our 10 Mile Club Championships event. Check out the TT page to enter
5 June: NVCC Gold Cross - Summer Cyclocross Series #2
CX race 2, Goldwell Park; details here.
8 June: NVXC - Off Road Rides
Enjoy some off Road Fun - NVXC group rides for varying abilities, Gravel - MTB, novice to well-earthed! Location details and sign up in Spond.
8 June: Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon!
11 June: Newbury Time Trial Challenge Trophy H10/3R (Hosted by Newbury Road Club)
Race one of a two race challenge. Fun, fast, interclub Time Trials for members of Newbury Road Club and Newbury Velo to race for glory. Details here
14 June: Newbury Festival of Cycling
A one day festival of cycling delivered by West Berkshire’s three cycling clubs, Newbury Velo, Newbury Road Club and Spokes. We need volunteers to help deliver our part in the festival, details in Spond.
16 June: Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
19 June: NVCC Gold Cross - Summer Cyclocross Series #3
CX race 3 - Goldwell Park. Details here.
21 June: Ride to the Stones - Night Ride to Avebury for sunrise and breakfast.
A social night ride to either (TBA) Stone Henge or the Avebury Stones, for sunrise (03:41) on the longest day. Starting time is approximately at the moment dependant on route, but will be around 60 miles in total. Event currently to gauge interest in this Super Owl Ride.
23 June: Monday Evening 25 mile TT HCC/247 - Club Championships.
What’s better than to start the week with a blistering 25 mile TT, open to all, check out the TT page to enter.
27 June: Monthly Social
Monthly Social - Off-the-bike socialising, in town at a local watering hole. More information to follow in Spond.
TBC June: Trooping The Tandem - keep an eye on the newsletter for the date.
Celebrating our strong links to tandem riding, we’re planning to bring out all the club tandems for a 20 mile ride, finishing with lunch in a pub somewhere, solo bikes also welcome. Sign-up on Spond.
July
5 July: Tour De Newbury - Le Grand Depart
Day one of the Tour de France… choice of 50, 75, or 100 mile rides to celebrate the start of the world’s biggest and toughest cycle race. Latte pace, led by Simon Bowden. More details and sign up on Spond
7 July: Monday Evening 10 Mile TT, Two’s Company!
All welcome, but why not ride with a pal, 2-UP? This TT is open to all, check out the TT page to enter.
14 - 27 July: Kit shop open
Our Kalas Club kit shop order window is open! Order using the link published in the Newsletter and in FaceBook members page.
13 July: Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon!14 July: Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
13 Jul: Tri Section Race Series - #3
Andover Triathlon * - Sprint-Pool enter here
20 July: Isle of Wight tour
Come and circumnavigate the Isle of Wight. This is a great ride. Travel to Southampton by car and get the ferry over on the morning of the ride, or alternatively, some members ride down the day before and stay in a Premier Inn. Either way, this is one to take advantage of. Sign up on Spond.
21 July: Monday Evening 10 mile TT - Steel is Real! H10/3
This TT is open to all, but if you have a steel bike of some kind, some along and ride in vintage style. check out the TT page to enter.
25 July: Monthly Social
Monthly Social - Off-the-bike socialising, in town at a local watering hole. More information to follow in Spond.
August
6 August: Newbury Time Trial Challenge Trophy H10/3R
Race two of a two race challenge. Fun, fast, interclub Time Trials for members of Newbury Road Club and Newbury Velo to race for glory. Details here
9 August: Steelie Ride - TBC
Get those vintage steel bikes dusted off ready for a sedate social, ending with a pub lunch.
10 August : Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon!
17 Aug: Tri Section Race Series #4
Oxfordshire Triathlon Series Standard - Standard-Lake enter here
19 August: Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
19 August: VICTA Tandem Day - LIMITLESS Event
Empowering Blind Children and Young Adults - Contact Kevin Hurley for information on the Tandem Project, Reading.
20 August: Berkshire Vision Tandem day - LIMITLESS Event
Cycling without sight, cycling for visually impaired children and adults - Contact Kevin Hurley for information on the Tandem Project, Reading.
TBC August: Annual Club BBQ
The summer social is not to be missed. We’ll have the tandems out again and a modest bike jumble opportunity. Bring the whole family and join in the fun. This year we return to Boxford, keep an eye on the Newsletter for details.
18 August: Monday Evening 10 mile TT - Grand Prix de l’Amour (2-ups Welcome) H10/3R
This TT is open to all, but if you have a pal, lets spread the love and ride in pairs! check out the TT page to enter.
24 August: Newbury Velo Race the Krazy Races Soap Box Race in Newbury
Join us in supporting the Newbury Velo Krazy Races soap box team as we prepare to hurtle down hills in our handcrafted vehicle at one of Newbury's most anticipated events! Timings can be found here.
29 August: Monthly Social
Monthly Social - Off-the-bike socialising, in town at a local watering hole. More information to follow in Spond.
30 August: Abergavenny 1 Day Tour
A 50 or 100 mile ride that takes in The Iron Mountain in the second 50 miles. Setting off at 9am from Premier Inn Abergavenny. Come for the 50, or ride the second loop to make it the full 100, decide on the day!
September
TBCSeptember: Wessex CX
Solent Pirates, Clanfield. Details on the Wessex CX website.
1 September: Monday Evening 10 mile TT - Junior Special H10/3A
This TT is open to all, but if you are a junior rider, there are social prizes to be won. Check out the TT page to enter.
TBC September: Wessex CX
Fareham Wheelers YMCA, Fairthorne. Details on the Wessex CX website.
7 September: The Newbury Triathlon, hosted by Newbury Velo
The Newbury Triathlon is one of UK's Longest running sprint triathlons, which will be 38 years old in 2025. The event will take place on the 7 September 2025. More details here
14 Sep: Tri Section Race Series #5
Reading Triathlon - Standard-Lake. Enter here
14 September: Steelie Ride
Get those vintage steel bikes dusted off ready for a sedate social, ending with a pub lunch.
TBC September: Wessex CX
Cotswold Velrijden, Swindon. Details on the Wessex CX website.
15 September: Monday Evening 10 mile TT - The Finale! H10/3A
This TT is open to all, and is your last chance to get that elusive PB, the last evening TT of the season. Check out the TT page to enter.
21 September: Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon!22 September: Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
21 - 26 September: Majorca Goes Pink
This trip is about club members coming together to ride on some fantastic roads and share social time on a beautiful (fingers crossed) sunny island. It’s not intended to be a training camp, although it can be if that’s what you want. Take your own bike or hire a bike, come for a week or just three days. Even though we will all be booking individually (or in small groups), we will look to arrange evening meals together; more details here.
14 - 27 September: Kit shop open
Our Kalas Club kit shop order window is open! Order using the link published in the Newsletter and in FaceBook members page.
26 September: Monthly Social
Monthly Social - Off-the-bike socialising, in town at a local watering hole. More information to follow in Spond.
TBC September: Wessex CX
Reading CC, Prospect Park Reading. Details on the Wessex CX website.
28 September: Walbury Hill Climb - HCC020A
We’ll sweep the roads so that you can speed up Walbury Hill unhindered. This is a key fixture in our cycling calendar. Broom-wielding Velo Volunteers will be out in force the day before sweeping the route, ahead of riders pitting themselves against the clock and the mighty Walbury Hill. to all, check out the TT page to enter.
October
TBC October: Wessex CX
Sotonia CC, Southampton Sports Centre. Details on the Wessex CX website.
TBC October: Wessex CX
Pedalon/NHRC, Popham. Details on the Wessex CX website.
12 October: Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon!
19 October: Wessex CX - Newbury Velo Hosts Cyclocross
Kinglsclere. The Wessex League Cyclocross round will be at Kingsclere. Be sure to sign up and race. Details will be published on the Wessex CX website.
28 October: Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
31 October: Monthly Social
Monthly Social - Off-the-bike socialising, in town at a local watering hole. More information to follow in Spond.
November
TBC November: Wessex CX
ASE, Newbury Show Ground. Details on the Wessex CX website.
9 November: Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon!
24 November: Club AGM
The AGM is a chance to discuss our performance and future plans, elect and engage with your committee, celebrate success, and build momentum for the year ahead. Newbury Velo’s AGMs are held at the end of each year. It is both our highest decision-making opportunity and when committee members are elected. Members are invited to stand for election and submit motions for debate and voting in line with our constitution. All motions will be subject to a process of scrutiny and possible amendment before the AGM. For queries or to submit motions, please email Helen, our club secretary.
TBC November: Wessex CX
Take3Tri (provisional) Dalton Barracks. Details on the Wessex CX website
TBC November: Pre-Christmas Social
Christmas evening meal, either late November or early December. More information to follow.
December
TBC December: Wessex CX
Regional Championships, Wessex TBC. Details on the Wessex CX website.
TBC December: Wessex CX
Solent Pirates, Clanfield. Details on the Wessex CX website.
14 December: Cortado Group Ride, 1pm
Our Cortado club ride is a Mocha-paced ride (11-13mph), just a bit shorter - and on a Sunday afternoon!
15 December: Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
26 December: Boxing Day Steelie Ride
Get those vintage steel bikes dusted off ready for a sedate social, ending with a pub lunch.
January 2026
21 January - 10 February: Kit shop open
Our Kalas Club kit shop order window is open! Order using the link published in the Newsletter and in FaceBook members page.
TBC January: Wessex CX
Andover Supercross, Charlton Sports Centre, Andover. Details on the Wessex CX website.
TBC January: Wessex CX
Crabwood CC, Southampton Sports Centre (provisional). Details on the Wessex CX website.
TBC January: Castle Combe Winter 10 mile TT
The Castle Combe 10 mile TT series had become more and more popular over the years and we have had fields in excess of 150 riders. Events are at held at the world famous Castle Combe race circuit and provide safe, traffic free racing. enter here
TBC January: Wessex CX
Poole Wheelers/NFCC (provisional) New Forest. Details on the Wessex CX website.
January TBC: Kit shop open
Our Kalas Club kit shop order window is open!
January TBC - Committee Meeting
Your Committee meets monthly to keep the club busy, ask questions or make suggestions on the members page.
We need a sizeable band of Velo Volunteers to make everything happen this year. If you can spare some time, click here and get in touch. To thank you for helping, you’ll be entered into the Velo Volunteers prize draw at the Annual Awards Evening.