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Devizes Town Cycling Club (DTCC) Weekly Ride – Saturday, May 10, 2025

🚴‍♀️ Join DTCC for an epic Main Club Ride this Saturday! We’re tackling the scenic Westbury White Horse route, perfect for a spring adventure with stunning views and a well-earned coffee stop.

🌤️ Weather Forecast: Expect a mostly dry day with some sunny spells, temperatures around 16-17°C, and a gentle breeze—ideal cycling weather for May 10!

📍 Start: Outside Southbroom Infants School by The Green, Devizes
🕘 Time: 9:00 am (BST)
📏 Distance: 48.5 miles (78 km)
⛰️ Climbing: 2,057 ft (627 m)
🗺️ Route: We’ll roll out from Devizes through Rowde’s quiet lanes, past Seend’s rolling fields, and down to Keevil’s peaceful roads. The highlight is the climb up Westbury White Horse Hill, offering breathtaking views from the town side. After descending, we’ll pass through Marston and Potterne, then head to Chirton and Woodborough. Our coffee stop is at Honey Street Café – perfect for a break with cake and chat. The return takes us past the iconic Alton Barnes White Horse, down through All Cannings, and along the quieter Coate Road back to Devizes. 

💬 Who’s riding? Comment “I’m in!” or tag a friend to join. What’s your café stop pick—coffee or cake?
🛠️ Tips: Helmets mandatory, bring a spare tube, and lights are smart for those lanes. Check your gears for the hill!
📲 Route: GPX available to download via the club website (Go to Club menu and News) and Ride with GPS, link in our profile.

Let’s make it a great ride—see you at Southbroom! 🚴

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Devizes Town Cycling Club (DTCC) Weekly Ride – Saturday, April 26, 2025

🚴‍♀️ Join DTCC this Saturday for a stunning 43-mile spin through Wiltshire’s rolling countryside! With gorgeous lanes, a punchy climb, and a cracking coffee stop, this ride is set to be a springtime gem. All aboard for the adventure!

📍 Start: Outside Southbroom Infants School by The Green, Devizes
🕘 Time: 9:00 am (BST)
📏 Distance: 43 miles (68 km)
⛰️ Climbing: 1,400 ft (450 m)
🌤️ Weather: Light rain, 17°C, light winds from south west—perfect for pedaling!
🗺️ Route:
Kicking off from Devizes, we’ll roll east through the peaceful village of Etchilhampton, where open fields set the tone. The route weaves through Woodborough’s quiet lanes before dipping south to Manningford Bruce, with hedgerows and spring blooms lining the way. The star of the show is the Pewsey Hill climb—a steady 1-2 km haul that’ll get your heart pumping, topped with sweeping views over the Vale of Pewsey. From there, we’ll cruise through Enford and Upavon, enjoying flowing descents and flat stretches. Looping back through Woodborough, we’ll hit the Honey Street Café for a mid-ride coffee and cake break—expect good vibes and great brews. The return leg takes us past the iconic chalk White Horse near Alton Barnes, through Allington, and along the smooth Horton Road back to Devizes. A perfect mix of challenge and chill!

💬 Who’s up for it? Comment “I’m riding!” or tag a mate to join. What’s your Honey Street Café order—coffee, brownie or scone?
🛠️ Tip: Pack a spare tube for those rural lanes. Helmets mandatory, lights recommended.

Let’s make Saturday epic—see you at Southbroom! 🚴

#DTCC #DevizesCycling #WiltshireCycling #PewseyHill #GroupRide #CyclingJoy #RideTogether

This weekend’s club ride sets off from Devizes and rolling through Allington before tackling the mighty Milk Hill — a true local legend. After catching our breath and admiring the views, we descend toward Marlborough and loop north towards Broad Hinton. 

Swooping down past Cherhill and Beckhampton before reaching the real highlight — coffee and cake at Honey Street Café. As always, the stop will hit the spot, the group enjoying a well-earned break and a bit of a laugh.

The route wraps up through Etchilhampton and Coate, finishing back in Devizes. 

Route stats
Distance: 84km / 52 miles
Elevation: 820m / 2,689 feet

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See you on Saturday!