🚴♀️ Saturday Main Ride – Marlborough Downs Loop 🚴♂️
Join us this Saturday for a stunning 69km ride with a proper 573m of climbing, departing from Southbroom School at 9:30am. We’ll roll out through Horton and climb steadily towards the Marlborough Downs, passing through the picturesque village of East Kennett before reaching the historic Beckhampton roundabout near the ancient stones.
The route then sweeps us through the lovely Stockley valleys before we tackle the rewarding climb up Bowden Hill – your legs will definitely earn that coffee stop! We’ll wind our way back through Poulshot, with a well-deserved break at the Rowdey Cow to refuel for the final hill home.
With a high of 13°C and cloudy skies forecast, it’s perfect cycling weather – not too cold, not too hot, and no sun in your eyes on those climbs! Still worth packing a gilet for the descents though. The autumn colours through the lanes should look moody and spectacular under those grey November skies.
See you at the start line – because the best adventures happen when we ride together! ☕🍰
🚴♀️ Saturday Easy Rollers – Friendly Autumn Spin 🚴♂️
Our Easy Rollers group sets off this Saturday at 9:30am from Southbroom School for a relaxed 31km ride – perfect for anyone wanting a sociable morning on the bike without the longer miles!
This week’s route keeps things nice and steady with just 133m of gentle climbing, taking us through some of our favourite local lanes at a comfortable, chatty pace. The highlight? Our coffee stop at the Black Dog, where we’ll warm up with hot drinks.
With Saturday’s forecast showing 13°C and cloudy conditions, it’s ideal weather for a leisurely ride – mild enough that you won’t overheat, but you might want to bring arm warmers just in case. This is the perfect ride for anyone new to group cycling or just fancying a more relaxed Saturday spin.
Come join our friendly bunch – because cycling is always better when shared with good company! ☕🚲
Saturday’s Splendid Vale Loop 🚴♀️🚴♂️
Roll out with us this Saturday for a gorgeous 67km journey through the heart of Wiltshire! Starting at 9:30am from Southbroom School, we’ll head east through the quiet lanes toward Patney, then sweep down into the beautiful Pewsey Vale. The route takes us along peaceful country roads through Honeystreet (where we’ll pause for our essential coffee and cake fix at the lovely Honeystreet Cafe ☕🍰), before climbing back through the charming village of Wilcot and home via Hare Street.
With around 450m of gentle climbing spread throughout the ride, it’s the perfect balance of challenge and chat! And remember – punctures happen to the best of us, but that’s what makes our club special: there’s always someone ready with a spare tube and a helping hand! 🛠️ The forecast looks crisp but dry – ideal autumn cycling weather, so bring that extra layer just in case (and maybe check those tyres before we roll!).
See you at Southbroom – because Saturday mornings are made for wheels, friends, and shared adventures… punctures and all! 🍂
Autumn riding at its finest this Saturday! We’re heading out for a cracking loop through the Vale of Pewsey, taking in the rolling Wiltshire countryside and some lovely villages along the way. 🍂
Starting at 9:30am from Southbroom School, we’ll wind our way through Great Cheverell, Market Lavington, and Etchilhampton before our well-earned coffee stop at the brilliant Honeystreet Cafe by the canal. Nothing beats a warm cuppa and a slice of cake watching the narrowboats drift by!
With 72km on the menu and some gentle climbs to keep things interesting, this is a perfect autumn ride for getting those miles in before winter truly arrives. The route’s got that classic Wiltshire mix – peaceful lanes, open views, and just enough challenge to feel accomplished.
Bring layers, good company, and your appetite for adventure (and flapjacks). See you Saturday morning! 🚴♀️🚴♂️
📍 Start: Southbroom School, 9:30am
☕ Coffee: Honeystreet Cafe
Join us for a slightly shorter ride this week – perfect for beating the forecast rain!
⏰ 9:30am start
📍 Meeting point: Southbroom
📏 33km | ⛰️ 133m elevation
☕ Coffee stop at Honeystreet Cafe
We’ve adjusted the route to get everyone home before lunchtime when rain is due. Make the most of the dry morning window with us!
Next Easy Rollers ride: 15th November, 9:30am
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Saturday Social Ride – Into the Pewsey Vale 🚴♀️🚴♂️
Bundle up, club! With a brisk 9°C forecast and a fresh 17mph breeze, it’s definitely an overshoes morning (plus arm warmers, gilets, and maybe even those winter gloves you’ve been eyeing). We’re rolling out from Southbroom School at 9:30 am for a lovely 73km loop that takes us through the heart of Wiltshire.
Our route winds north through Horton and the quiet lanes beyond Bishop’s Cannings, before dropping into the beautiful Pewsey Vale. We’ll tackle a few testing climbs around Knowle Hill and the ridgeway lanes, with stunning views across the downs as our reward. The highlight? A well-earned warming stop at HoneyStreet Cafe – their hot chocolate might be just what we need after battling that headwind!
After refuelling, we’ll loop back through Wilcot and Patney, then it’s familiar territory through Etchilhampton and those final lanes home to Devizes. With only a 15% chance of rain, we should stay dry – though autumn is definitely making its presence known!
Time to dig out those winter layers and join us for some proper October miles. The coffee always tastes better when you’ve earned it! ☕
This is it folks – our LAST Saturday with a 9am start! From next weekend (25th October) we’ll be rolling out at the more civilised time of 9:30am right through until the clocks spring forward again in March. So enjoy that extra half hour in bed from next week! ☕
Main Route: Wiltshire Wanderer (78km, 549m climbing) Starting from Southbroom School at 9am, we’ll head out through the classic Wiltshire lanes via Dunkirk Hill and Marsh Lane, taking in the sweeping views around Caen Hill before winding our way through Whistley Road and Court Hill. The route loops through Tinhead and back via the B3098, giving us some lovely rolling countryside and a few testing climbs to keep the legs honest. Coffee and cake stop planned at Rowdey Cow – you’ve definitely earned it after those hills!
Easy Rollers: Potterne & Seend Circuit (47km, 284m climbing) Our friendly Easy Rollers group will enjoy a gentler tour through some of Devizes’ prettiest villages. We’ll spin out through Rowde and Seend, loop around through Worton, taking in those gorgeous autumn colours at a more sociable pace. Perfect for anyone wanting good company, great views, and plenty of time to chat over coffee when we stop at HoneyStreet Cafe!
The forecast is showing 13°C with 15mph winds – ideal autumn riding weather! Bring an extra layer for the descents and maybe pack that gilet as those winds might have a bite to them.
Whether you’re chasing segments on the main route or enjoying the scenery with the Easy Rollers, Saturday’s rides have something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the last 9am start of the season – see you at Southbroom! 🍂
Saturday Club Ride | 11th October
This weekend we’re heading out for a beautiful 79km loop through classic Wiltshire countryside! 🚴♀️🚴♂️
Starting from Southbroom School at 9am, we’ll roll through Horton and Quemerford before weaving through the pretty lanes around Bremhill and Preston. The route takes us along the A4 towards Beckhampton, where the landscape opens up with views towards Avebury. The riding is mainly flat with gentle rolling sections—perfect for settling into autumn miles and good conversation.
Our well-earned coffee stop is at Honey Street Cafe, a lovely spot right on the Kennet & Avon Canal. Expect great coffee, cake, and maybe a narrowboat or two gliding past while we refuel! ☕🍰
Then it’s a steady ride back to Devizes to wrap up a cracking 49 miles together. The autumn colours are really showing now, so it should be a scenic one. Bring layers—mornings are getting crisp!
See you Saturday morning. Let’s ride! 🍂
Devizes Town Cycling Club (DTCC) Ride Update
Ride Cancelled – Unfortunately, Saturdays club ride is cancelled due to the weather forecast – safety first! We’re gutted to cancel, but we’ll be back next week with a cracking ride for you all.
Any rainy day plans? Share in the comments!
🚴♀️ Saturday Main Ride – The Pewsey Vale & Beyond Loop 🚴♂️
80km of classic Wiltshire countryside awaits! Starting from Southbroom School at 9am, we’ll head out through Patney and into the beautiful Pewsey Vale, then loop through quiet lanes and rolling downland before our well-deserved coffee stop at the Rowdey Cow.
Perfect autumn riding conditions forecast – overcast skies at 15°C with gentle 11mph winds and just a slight chance of a shower (25%). Ideal temperature for keeping comfortable on those longer climbs, and the cloud cover means no squinting into morning sun!
Distance: 80km | Elevation: Rolling Wiltshire hills (~175m range)
Start: Southbroom School, 9am sharp
Coffee Stop: Rowdey Cow (the cake is calling!)
This route showcases the best of our local countryside – from the Vale of Pewsey’s gentle slopes to those satisfying climbs that make the coffee taste even better. Come join us for a proper Saturday adventure! 🌾☕
74km with rolling hills through classic Wiltshire countryside! Starting from Southbroom School at 9am, we’ll wind our way through gorgeous villages including Lacock (hello, historic abbey!), up the challenging Bowden Hill, then sweep through Cherhill and past the famous Avebury stone circle area.
With partly cloudy skies forecast (18°C, light winds at 24mph), it’s perfect autumn riding weather – just enough breeze to keep you cool on the climbs! Coffee stop will be well-earned after those undulating lanes through East Kennett.
Distance: 74km | Elevation: ~600m of rolling Wiltshire hills
Start: Southbroom School, 9am sharp
Come explore the best of our county’s heritage villages and ancient landscapes – this route has everything that makes Wiltshire cycling special! 🌾
Perfect for a leisurely Saturday morning! 41km of gentle rolling countryside, starting from Southbroom School at 9am. We’ll cruise through quiet lanes via Patney and Woodborough, with beautiful views across the Vale of Pewsey.
Distance: 41km | Elevation: Gentle rolling hills
Start: Southbroom School, 9am
A perfect introduction to club riding or just a sociable Saturday spin through our gorgeous local countryside. See you there! 🚴♀️
