Leek Cyclists' Club

On Sunday January the 22nd, Ten club members took part in the Congleton 49 mile Reliability Ride. Fighting strong winds the riders left the Market Place and rode over to Congleton. The 49 mile Reliability Ride started at Congleton Cycling Club and the route took the riders through Bosley, Gasworth, Macclesfield, Ollerton, Byley, Middlewich, Hasslington, Hassel Green, Astbury and then back to Congleton. After much deserved tea & biscuits the riders rode back to Leek.  All considered a tough 75 mile ride but thoroughly enjoyed by all.

On Sunday January the 15th, Seven club members enjoyed a sunny & fast paced 60 mile ride. Heading for the The Old Priest House Cafe in Audlem they rode through Endon, Stoke, Keele, Madeley & Woore. After an enjoyable Cafe stop they returned to Leek via Betley, Alsager, Church Lawton, Astbury, Congleton & Rudyard. The sprint into Leek was won by Rich Coates with a well timed attack.

On Sunday January the 8th, thirteen club members enjoyed a scenic 45 mile ride. Heading for the excellent Monyash Old Smithy Cafe. They rode through Bottomhouse, Onecote, Warslow, Hulme End, Sheen & then up the tough ‘alpine’ climb out of Crowdicote . After an enjoyable cafe stop in Monyash, they then returned to Leek via Lathkill Dale, Youlgrave, Hartington & Warslow. An enjoyable ride in the hills all round. New members always welcome.

The riders raring to go after the Cafe stop.

On Tuesday December the 27th, nine club members enjoyed a 65 mile ride. Heading for The Salt Box Cafe near Tutbury. They rode through Bottomhouse, Windy Harbor, Wootton, Ellastone & Cubley. After an enjoyable Cafe stop. They then rode back to Leek via Sudbury, Doveridge, Uttoxeter, Checkley, Cheadle, Dilhorne & Cheddleton. The sprint back into Leek was won by Ade Myatt with a real Time-Trial effort. A very enjoyable ride allround with the Sun shining & some great country lanes explored we couldn’t have asked for much more. The riders getting ready for the ride back to Leek.

With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday this year, there will be a Christmas Club Run on Tuesday the 27th leaving Den Engel at 9.10am. Hope to see you there.

On Saturday December the 10th, five club members enjoyed a  relaxed 34 mile ride. Heading for Denstone they rode through Leek-Brook, Basford, Ipstones, Foxt, Oakamoor, Dimingsdale & Alton. After the cafe stop at Denstone Farm Shop, they returned to Leek via Ellastone, Stanton, Caldon Lowe & Bottomhouse. The sprint into Leek was won by Rich Whalley, who had the legs on the last climb back into Leek. A very enjoyable winter ride!

On Sunday December the 4th, nine club members enjoyed a challenging 60 mile ride. Heading for Tutbury they rode through Bottomhouse, Windy Harbor, Wootton, Ellastone, Cubley & Sudbury.  After the cafe stop in Tutbury, they returned through Marchington, Uttoxeter, Rocester, Farley, Cotton, Foxt & Ipstones. The sprint back into Leek from Bottomhouse was won by Ade Myatt. A great ride all round.

On Saturday the 10th of December members of Leek Cyclists Club are holding there Christmas Social. First there will be a club run leaving from Den Engel at 12am(2-3 hour ride). Then club members are meeting at Den Engel at 7.00pm for drinks followed by a meal at the The Rajah Curry House in Leek.

On Sunday November the 27th fighting against strong winds, seven club members enjoyed a 45 mile ride. Heading for the Bollington Mill Cafe they rode through Rushton, North Rode, Gasworth, Macclesfield & Prestbury.  After an enjoyable cafe stop in Bollington they then returned to Leek via Goyt Valley (climbing the very tough Pym Chair Climb) Flash, The Roaches & Meerbrook.

The riders looking forward to the Pym Chair Climb.

On Sunday November the 20th, seven club members enjoyed a scenic 45 mile ride. Starting in the Market Place in the centre of Leek. They rode through Meerbrook, Danebridge, Wincle, Wildboarclough, Macclesfield Forest, Langley & Gasworth. They then rode over to Congleton stopping off at Congleton Garden Centre for a much deserved cafe stop. They then returned to Leek via Mow Cop, Biddulph, Lask Edge & Longsdon.

Picture taken at Macclesfield Forest.

The Club have several keen Mountain bike riders. Who are planning on having regular Club Mountain Bike Rides at destinations like Hope, Cannock Chase, Llandegla & Coed-y-Brenin. The dates & meeting places will appear on the Mountain Biking page soon.

If you are interested please contact  leekccmtb@yahoo.co.uk

On Sunday the 13th November Twelve Members rode through the lovely thick fog to Bakewell via Thorncliffe,Longnor,Crowdicote and Monyash. With an enjoyable cafe stop in the centre of Bakewell they then returned via Youlgrave,Hartington & Warslow.  An enjoyable ride in the hills all round!

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