There is always something going on at CBC. Here is a snippet of what we've been up to recently:
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February 2025
2024 Awards Evening CBC members gathered at the Rugby Club function room to celebrate the achievements of 2024. Trophies and prizes were awarded and members watched a slideshow of photos from 2024 whilst listening to music provided by Craig. Members, then enjoyed a supper and social evening. |
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January 2025
CBC Annual photograph competition 2024 Each year, club members vote to decide which was the best photo posted on the club Facebook page. This year, the award was won by Andy Gudgeon - congratulations Andy!
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January 2025
Snowy weather cancels club rides After a spell of cold weather, Mother Nature decided to send us snow. Members donned their walking boots again and enjoyed walks from Barley and Sabden to make the most of the great outdoors. Of course, we had to have a cafe stop - we may be walkers this week, but we're cyclists at heart. 
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January 2025
Icy weather January started off very cold and icy this year - not really safe for cycling, so Robert suggested a walk in lieu of our usual Saturday ride. |
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December 2024
Social Evening Members met in the New Inn for a pre-Christmas social evening. It was very odd to see everyone without their helmets. I think we brush up rather well! 
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December 2024
Santa Ride The weather allowed our annual Santa Ride to go ahead as planned this year. We had a leisurely, fancy dress ride around the Clitheroe area with festive music provided by our very own CBC DJ - Craig, after which we had lunch at Grindleton Pavilion. 
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November 2024
Quiz night Our annual quiz night was held at the Rugby Club in Clitheroe with club chairman, Robert taking on the role of quiz master. Members enjoyed testing their brains on Robert's questions, and the supper that was provided. Members of North West Air Ambulance were invited to take part, before they received a donation from the club. 
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November 2024
Bike-packing trip CBC members enjoyed a three day trip to North Yorkshire, staying in YHA Grinton Lodge. Beautiful countryside as always in the Dales 
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October 2024
Cumbrian Cracker CBC members took part in Epic Events' Cumbrian Cracker - a tough Lakeland 60 or 100 mile sportive which starts in Grasmere. Well done! (photo credit for some of these pics: Epic Events) 
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October 2024
Turbo sessions begin It's that time of year again - time to dust off the turbo trainer and keep up the miles, to avoid the cold and dark nights. Andrew G very kindly organises these Zwift sessions and all club members are invited to take part. |
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September 2024
Best cafe award Each year, CBC asks for nominations for a 'best cafe' award. A club-wide vote was held, and Shed24 at Hellifield was awarded the accolade. Members went to the cafe to present the certificate and couldn't resist ordering the legendary "Fireman's Breakfast" to celebrate. |
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September 2024
Kite Festival Ride 16 riders took part in the annual club ride to the Kite Festival at St Annes. It was ideal conditions for kite flying i.e. windy with a strong headwind for the outward journey. The return journey provided a tail wind through winding lanes back to Clitheroe. Lots of fabulous kites to see and a good cafe stop in Lowther Park |
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August 2024
Annual Blackpool photoshoot ride Two groups of CBC members set off in grim conditions to ride to Blackpool for the annual photo with the Tower. The weather brightened up as the neared Blackpool and the two groups met in Stanley Park for lunch at the Pavilion cafe, followed by the traditional group photo with Blackpool Tower. |
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August 2024
The Day of the Century A dry start was followed by a drenching at Inglewhite. Luckily the sun came out later, as CBC members approached the coast. A choppy ferry crossing at Knott End was followed by a hairy ride to St. Annes (the waves were coming over the sea wall). After that, a welcome tail wind took everyone home. Congratulations to all on their 100 mile ride. 
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August 2024
Bikepacking to Kettlewell Stephen, Derrick and Trevor packed their bikes and headed for the campsite in Kettlewell for a few days. They blended in very well at the scarecrow festival :) |
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July 2024
Chippy tea ride #2 Following on from the resounding success of the June Chippy Tea Ride, Gillian organised a repeat event. Riders set off a little earlier to ensure a return in daylight and had an excellent chippy tea at The Fisherman in Settle. 
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July 2024
Park, train and ride 5 CBC members parked up at Settle, then caught the train to Carlisle to ride back to Settle. A lovely lunch at the Three Clouds at Penrith was followed by snacks at Tebay Services and ice cream at Sedbergh. A great day out for all. It's all about the fuelling! |
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June 2024
Buttertubs Park & Ride Paul & Bernadette organised a ride from Kirkby Stephen which involved tackling the challenging, iconic Buttertubs Pass. Members braved wet weather to reach the Tan Hill Inn for a well deserved refuelling stop before returning to their cars for the journey back to Clitheroe. 
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June 2024
Chippy Tea Ride The first Tuesday in each month is our social evening, and this month a 'Chippy Tea Ride' was organised by Gillian. Members met at Roefield Car Park and rode to Settle in 'warm rain' where they enjoyed a tasty Chippy tea before returning for a drink in the New Inn. 
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June 2024
Ribble Valley Ride CBC members braved a wet and windy day to take part in the Ribble Valley Ride which offered distances to suit all riders with well-stocked refreshment stops. Despite the inclement weather, a good time was had by all while raising much needed funds for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. 
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June 2024
Barnard Castle Park & Ride Norman organised a park & ride from Leyburn to Barnard Castle. CBC members braved a chilly wind buffeting them from the North for the first part of the ride. Fishcakes & chips from a cafe in Barnard Castle fortified the riders for the challenge of the main climb - the Stang. After another stop for coffee and cakes in Reeth, the sun came out for the return trip to Leyburn. |
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April 2024
Llanidloes mid Wales bunkhouse CBC members joined Charles on his trip to Wales. Fifteen people assembled at the bunkhouse, which had fabulous facilities, and was in a superb location. It is a great area to cycle in, lots of steep, 18%, short climbs on narrow single track lanes. Sweeping vistas on the summits, fast greasy descents, alongside fast flowing streams. Kamikaze sheep and chasing sheepdogs added to the fun. Everyone agreed that the going was tough and mileage expectations had to be reduced. A great time was had by all. 
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