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* Established 2013
* Clubruns for most abilities
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A magical mystery tour! Where did they go our int A magical mystery tour! Where did they go  our intrepid duo? Along with this pair , we had a B short and a B long group on the road. 
 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub #alexandrapark
Enthusiasm dampened by a poor forecast, there was Enthusiasm dampened by a poor forecast, there was little pre-ride discussion. A good turnout at the meetup, however. and NO RAIN! 3 paces of ride including plenty of gravel riders. 
 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub
One renegade group completed the Wednesday ride… o One renegade group completed the Wednesday ride… on Tuesday — a full day early. We’ll let them off as they were rewarded with sunshine and a memorable climb up Winnats Pass.
Others opted for endurance, stretching the legs on a steady 50-mile run out to Wentworth Woodhouse and back.
Not quite everyone on the same page this week, but plenty of miles, hills and sunshine all the same. 🚴‍♂️☀️
 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub #winnatspass #WentworthWoodhouse #endurance #steepclimbs
Sunny start to the ride ...that's a rarity! Along Sunny start to the ride ...that's a rarity! Along with the sun, lots of members turned out for assortment of rides. Short to long, road to gravel, hilly to flat (not true-no flat rides in Holmfirth). Spotty Cafe, Secret Cafe and Station  Cafe at Chapeltown were patronised for sustainance. 
 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub #gravelride #secretcafe #spottycafe #stationcafe
Several groups rode out on Wednesday and, despite Several groups rode out on Wednesday and, despite having all of West Yorkshire to choose from, at least two contrived to fight each other for places in the queue at the Old Stables cafe in Silkstone Common. A testament to its quality and popularity. 
 #silkstonecommon #oldstablescoffeeshop #roadcycling #yorkshirecycling #holmfirthcyclingclub #holmfirthcc #girlsridebikes #holmfirth #westyorkshire #springiscoming
Stong winds on Sunday blew hard enough to reveal s Stong winds on Sunday blew hard enough to reveal some blue sky - hurray! - and make the flat as rewarding as the climbs. Spring felt closer. Club riders spread their generous coffee and cake spend across Silkstone Common, Newmillardam and Sheffield.
#roadcycling #yorkshirecycling #holmfirthcyclingclub #westyorkshire #holmfirthcc #WinterRides #blueskies #curlywurlyboat #oldstablescoffeeshop #newmillerdam #beulycafe #oldstablestearooms #silkstonecommon
A poor forecast for later in the week prompted sev A poor forecast for later in the week prompted several retired-but-(still)flexible members to shift Wednesday's club ride to Tuesday. A cold start improved as the day progressed with the ice turning to melt water. This sadly also revealed  even more pot-holes. Bring on Spring and the boys from the Blackstuff. 
 #westyorkshire #nosuchthingasbadweather #icyroads #holmfirthcc #potholes #holmfirth
We've all had enough of the weather of late and, p We've all had enough of the weather of late and, probably, enough talking about it. Signs of spring are rising through the earth and Spring will come but, meanwhile, it's a case of chapeau to the hardy core of the club who go out and enjoy themselves on their bikes "weather? whatever!". 
 #womenridebikes #hcc #holmfirthcc #wrapupwarm #icyroads #theloftcafe #WinterRides #nosuchthingasbadweather #yorkshirecycling #westyorkshire
Better weather saw a very good turnout yesterday. Better weather saw a very good turnout yesterday. The C group rode out to Loxley Garden Centre while the B group split into two in a race to see who could get to the Handmade Bakery in Slaithwaite first to nab a table; Northern Sole was a more than adequate consolation for those who came 'second'. 
#wrapupwarm❄️ #womenridebikes #holmfirthcc #hcc #holmfirth #loxleygardencentre #homemadebakery🍰🍞 #northernsolecafe #slaithwaite
Well, Sunday's fair weather window slammed shut wi Well, Sunday's fair weather window slammed shut with a bang yesterday. Not to be deterred 10 brave riders set out on a route designed to never stray too far from home and to be hilly enough to keep riders as warm as possible. The group stayed together as far as the cafe stop at Yummy Yorkshire, where the food and welcome were both excellent. Remember: it never rains inside the cafe. On returning home our riders were however surprised (and disappointed) to learn that some of their fellow club members currently on holiday in Spain had had to cancel their ride due to poor weather. It seems that Yorkshire grit cannot be exported.
#yummyorkshire #hcc #holmfith #nosuchthingasbadweather #rule5
#wrapupwarm
#rideintherain
Wot, no rain? no fog? no ice? no gusting winds? Ye Wot, no rain? no fog? no ice? no gusting winds? Yesterday brought blue skies and a large club turnout was (briefly) able to imagine that Spring had sprung. Some took a gravel route around Huddersfield and Emley Moor, others went for a spin above the Colne valley, and some braver souls headed for the Mamil cafe in Brighouse having perhaps forgotten how steep the likes of the Pole Moor climb are en route. Everyone enjoyed riding in fine weather - just look at how much joy riding with HCC can bring to a grown man!
 #emleymoormast #gravelcycling #blueskies #holmfith #gravelcyclist #womenridebikes #hcc #mamilcafe #brighouse
You pays your money, you takes your choice. One gr You pays your money, you takes your choice.
One group headed east to Methley, the other stayed local and rolled out to Emley. One got fog, the other bright sunshine 🌫️☀️
Another late start thanks to ice warnings – winter still refusing to let go.
Methley riders battled a full set of mechanical gremlins: slipping seatposts, binding brakes and even a broken spoke (full bingo card completed).
The Emley crew nearly overwhelmed the Café in the Village, but credit to them for calling in extra staff and keeping the panini flowing 👏🥪
Bitcoin mining was discussed at length over coffee… and remains completely unsolved.
Cracking day out all round and great to see so many riders braving the conditions 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️
 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub #cafeinthevillage #emleymoormast #riversmeetcafe #brokenspoke
We all know how bad the weather has been of late. We all know how bad the weather has been of late. Our (multiple) weather apps also tell us that there's no major improvement in sight. So what do our riders do? Some grab whatever non-rain window they can - easier for those not cursed with work 😉- or they pull on their big girl and boy jackets and pants and go out anyway. Remember: you've never too far away from a warm cafe ... or welcoming bus shelter!
 #inclementweather #womencyclists #holmfirthcc #godsowncountry #rideintherain #rule5 #holmfirthcyclingclub #yorkshirecycling #nosuchthingasbadweather #wrapupwarm❄️
Despite the lone cyclist at 9.30 meet up, other c Despite the lone cyclist at 9.30 meet up,  other club members were busy elsewhere. 2 members completed Dicko's Reliability Ride and 3 members set off on a gravel ride to Sheffield.  Presumably the remaining members either got on their indoor trainers or stayed in bed!
 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub #reliabilityrides #gravelcycling #transpenninetrail
The weather has been against us since early Decemb The weather has been against us since early December. Wind, rain, ice, snow, fog. This Sunday this was the turnout at the 9.30 meetup. Well done, Adrian, and glad you got out on a (lonely) ride. 
 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub #billynomates #inclementweather
Tour de France Femmes Grand Depart 2027 Holmfirth Tour de France  Femmes Grand Depart 2027
Holmfirth Cycling Club are excited to see that the Grand Depart 2027 travels through our cycling homelands. Our club has a high percentage of women riders and committee members. Imogen Wolff from UCI team  Visma-Lease A Bike cut her teeth with the club. Anything we can do to promote womens cycling is great. 
We'll be there to support!
 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub #VismaLeaseABike #imogenwolff #tourdefemmes #granddepart2027
Wed 19th Jan A frosty morning forced a later start Wed 19th Jan
A frosty morning forced a later start than usual, but after the recent weather-imposed hibernation riders were released like caged animals — only with more Lycra and fewer survival skills. Four different speed groups set off, all wrapped up in so many layers it was hard to recognise anyone.
The B group numbered 16 riders, with women making up more than half — clearly the toughest bunch on the day. A new café in Emley village provided vital mid-ride morale in the form of excellent toasted teacakes, which disappeared at an alarming rate.
Not to be outdone, the D group headed off to the Ranch Café and quietly knocked out a near-70-mile round trip, proving that “steady” is a relative term. A cold day, good riding, and strong evidence that nobody should be kept off their bike for too long. 

#holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub  #womencyclists #thecafeinthevillage #TheRanch
Why not join Holmfirth Cycling Club? Membership is Why not join Holmfirth Cycling Club?
Membership is only £10 - no, not per month, but for an entire year! If you join now you get 15 months at the price of 12, your membership lasts until March 2027.

The club organises rides for most abilities and is e-bike inclusive. Club runs are on Sunday and Wednesday at 9.30am in the winter. Distances range between 20 and 100+ miles. There are also monthly Away Days, annual Camping Weekends and other events. The club provides coaching for children too. It's a great way to meet people and explore the wonderful outdoors. See our website for details: holmfirthcc.com

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Frost and ice over the weekend ruled out riding on Frost and ice over the weekend ruled out riding on the road but many members still found ways to explore local paths in the cold sunshine, either on foot or mountain bike. 
 #holmfirthcyclingclub #hcc #winter #walkifyoucantride #mtb #goforahike
Cold weather didn't deter club members from gettin Cold weather didn't deter club members from getting in one last ride of the year yesterday. Here's wishing all our members and followers a healthy and happy 2026. And if you're one of the latter but not yet one of the former then why not make an (easy) New Year's resolution to join and ride with us across our beautiful local landscape in 2026? 
#hcc #NewYearsResolution2026 #mudflaps #godsowncountry #womenscycling #girlsridebikes #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling
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