18 riders out tonight in 2 groups on a lovely evening with fading light over the last 30 mins or so, then back to The Grapes for chips again. Not many summer routes left. See you next week?

The super Sunday eight set in search of hills and boy did they find them. Great group, great company and a great cafe stop at Stretton Hall. Don’t forget next Sunday afternoon come and have a laugh at me struggling up Holly Lane.

20 riders out tonight ona newly updated route with 3 road groups and 1 gravel group. The theme of the road groups was missing turns and getting lost and the theme of the gravel group was punctures galore! Then back to The Grapes for chip cobs and beer.

Saturday to the world peace cafe, Sunday ride to Marsh green cafe and an away day to Cannock! Suns out, let's play! #belperbc

The Belper BC Hill Climb Event 2026 Sunday 6th Sept 2pm, Holly Lane. Entries through CTT website (see poster) This will be an open event and also club championship, so everyone is welcome 😊 There is also an incentive to beat the Belper BC club chairman!!! Using the cricket club for HQ, Hurt Arms after for drinks/food Any profit from the event goes to club charity (The Blue box in Belper) STATS 1100m climb, 123m height gain, max gradient 14%, average 11.2% Entry https://www.c

by Belper BC 6 riders completed Cycling UKs newest route in Dumfries and Galloway over the last week ranging between 4 and 6 days, using campsites and wild camping. The weather was better than expected mainly raining at night. The route is a good mix of tarmac, gravel and forest tracks with a possibility of enjoying the 7 stains MTB trail centres. Being a dark skies area the night time sky can be lit up by the millions of stars ... Unfortunately it was too cloudy! #belperbc

Tonight 13 riders out in 2 groups taking on the lovely climb all the way up to Alport Heights. Apologies for completely forgetting to take a picture of the first group at the a triangle but fortunately I caught up with them at the Holly Bush. Drama free ride tonight and that’s the way we like it.

Supported by Belper BC Sunday 16 August saw 110+ riders assemble at Mercian Cycles new factory & HQ in Little Eaton, Derby, for a staggered start in small groups of 6 to 8 riders, in each of the four Festival rides; the Bill Betton Memorial & Jeff Bowler Road Rides, plus the Crowbar & Ventura Gravel Rides. The first and longer Road and Gravel Rides set off by Sue Betton, Bill’s wife and Mercian business partner for many years. A great social day was had by all, albeit a li

Excellent social ride out to Spokes Cafe on Jubilee Campus which is on the site of former Raleigh factory. Early start to avoid the heat and a few new trails ridden. Great company as usual.

20 something riders out tonight in 3 groups on a lovely sunny evening. Lots of hills, lots of lovely quiet roads and a dry ford! Then back to The Grapes for refreshments. Same time next week?