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* Established 2013
* Clubruns for most abilities
* Coaching for children
* Social activities alongside cycling

With many of our Sunday regulars away cycling in P With many of our Sunday regulars away cycling in Portugal numbers were reduced yesterday but the Yorkshire sunshine minimised any feelings of FOMO. 🌞
 #socialrides #holmevalleycycling #hcc #holmfirthcc #holmfirth #portugalcyclingholidays #yorkshirecycling
Our monthly mid-week Away Day took 3 groups of var Our monthly mid-week Away Day took 3 groups of varying speeds on a Velo29 inspired and flattish loop around York and Leeds. Views divided on whether a strong tail wind for the last third of the ride or Terry's chocolate factory were the high-point of the day. Some simply found delight in the cafe stop. 
 #womenridebikes #holmfirthevents #holmevalleycycling #socialrides #holmfirthcc #hcc #velo29yorkleedsyork #yorkshirecycling #tailwinds #terryschocolate #york #leeds
Unfortunately, due to a bad weather forecast, the Unfortunately, due to a bad weather forecast, the women's ride on Sat 11th April has been cancelled. Apologies if you were planning to come. 
 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub
Saturday sees our first Women's Ride of 2026 - 30 Saturday sees our first  Women's Ride of 2026 - 30 miles at a relaxed social pace, open to all and perfect if you've not been out on the bike for a while or would like to build your confidence. The group will set off from the Holmfirth Co-op car park at 9.30am. Why not join us? 
 #holmfirthcyclingclub #girlsridebikes #holmfirthcc #womenridebikes #socialrides #womenshealth #womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #ladiescycling #girlscycling #womencycling #holmfirthevents #holmfirth #holmevalleycycling
The weather gods smiled on HCC yesterday. The mont The weather gods smiled on HCC yesterday. The monthly 'Away Day' had planned a 100 miler out to the river Trent and the group flew along the flatter, Eastern roads. They also 'glowed' a fair bit in the heat. Other groups stayed more local and enjoyed their cafe stop outdoors in the sunshine. 
 #westyorkshire #holmfirthcc #hcc #endurance #summerbike #theloftcoffeestop #rivertrent #centuryrides #hotrides
Storm Dave came but we adapted: we moved our usual Storm Dave came but we adapted: we moved our usual Sunday rides to the Bank Holiday Monday. Various groups headed out, some to Elsecar, others to the Mamil Cafe (via multiple 'rises') and others took the road less paved. 
 #holmfirthcc #westyorkshire #steepclimbs #gravelride #hcc #gravelcycling #mamilcafe #stormdave2026
The summer bikes are out! 120km and 2,300 metres The summer bikes are out!
120km and  2,300 metres of elevation - are you having an April Fool's laugh?
Any route suggestion which has Holme Moss as the 'warm-up' has warned you up front what's in store. A handful of some of our stronger riders yesterday combined the Moss with the Monks Road climb out of Charlesworth  and then the Strines to 'warm down'. Other groups were out too, and some breezed up England's longest climb, Cragg Vale. Come and join us this Spring / Summer. 
 #holmfirthcc #steepclimbs #endurance #westyorkshire #peakdistrict #holmemossclimb #MonksRoad #craggvaleclimb #sum #summerbike #toughclimbs
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! Great time to join as the weather (hopefully) improves.

The club organises rides for most abilities and is e-bike inclusive. Club runs are at 9am on Sunday and 9.30am on Wednesday in the summer. 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

 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub #ValueForMoney #holmfirthcc
Hottest day of the year so far and it showed—big t Hottest day of the year so far and it showed—big turnout and plenty of sunshine at the meet-up. Four groups rolled out: short and long B rides, plus C and D.

The D group went full explorers, heading way out east to Askern. The long B and C groups kept things a little more civilised with a run to Nostell Priory, enjoying a well-earned sit-down in the sunny stables courtyard. Meanwhile, the short B group made for Penistone.

Not all plain sailing though—a stubborn puncture delayed one group for nearly an hour, thanks to tight tyres and some distinctly unhelpful plastic tyre levers. Still, all part of the adventure… apparently.
 #holmfirth #yorkshirecycling #roadcycling #holmfirthcyclingclub
A poor weather forecast and Mothers' Day duties re A poor weather forecast and Mothers' Day duties reduced number of riders this week. A glorious gravel ride explored routes through Silkstone and Deepcar. Even a rainbow put in an appearance! 🌈 🚲
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
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