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🚴 This Week’s Main Ride: Devizes – Salisbury Plain Edge Loop 🚴

This Saturday DTCC heads out for a 72.6km loop taking in the rolling edge of Salisbury Plain — with at least 400m of climbing (a floor estimate from the route data, so expect a bit more in the legs by the end).

We roll out from Southbroom School at 9:00am, heading out via Dunkirk Hill and Sells Green before skirting the plain through Common Hill and Tinhead — quiet, open lanes with big skies and a real sense of space. From there we swing through Westbury Road toward Market Lavington and Cheverell Green, before turning for home via Urchfont and Etchilhampton, back into Devizes.

☕ Coffee stop still to be confirmed — we’ll let you know on the day (or see you there and follow the group!).

A quick heads-up: the forecast is looking mixed this week — a high of 21°C but a chance of rain, so pack a layer just in case.

Please keep an eye out in case the ride needs to be called off at short notice if the forecast takes a turn — we’ll post an update here if that happens.

Fingers crossed for dry roads and a good turnout — come and explore one of Wiltshire’s quieter corners with us!

See you at Southbroom School, 9am. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

(Rides are weather dependent)

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This Saturday’s Ride: Horton, Tidworth & Everleigh Loop ☀️

Big one on the cards this week! The Main Group heads out from Southbroom School at 9:00am for an 82km loop that takes us out through Horton and Pewsey, down towards Milston and Bulford, into Tidworth, and out to the quiet lanes around Everleigh before looping back home.

The main test of the legs comes around the 57km mark on Marlborough Road — a proper climb that’ll get the heart rate up before rewarding you with a lovely roll back down towards Wilcot. All in, expect somewhere north of 330m of climbing across the day, so it’s not a route to underestimate, but nothing the group can’t handle together.

The forecast is about as good as it gets — 26°C, barely any chance of rain, and a light 13mph breeze. Sun cream, plenty of water, and your best summer kit are the order of the day.

Coffee stop: [TBC] ☕ — details to follow, but you know there’ll be cake waiting.

Whether you’re chasing Strava segments or just here for the company (and the cake), this is a great one to test yourself on. See you at Southbroom School, 9am sharp! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

(Rides are weather dependent)

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🚴 Saturday Main Group Ride – 8th August 🚴

Get the legs warmed up — this week’s route is a big one at ~84km, with 300m+ of climbing to keep things honest along the way.

We set off from Southbroom School at 9:00am, heading out via Horton before making our way north towards Calne. The main event of the day comes just beyond there: Labour-In-Vain Hill, a proper leg-tester of a climb, but you’ll have the Cherhill White Horse and Lansdowne Monument looking down on you for encouragement (or judgement — you decide 😅). From the top it’s on to Beckhampton, right on the edge of Avebury’s ancient landscape, before we turn back for home.

Along the way we’ll stop off at Honeystreet Café ☕🍰 for a well-earned break — you’ll have earned every bit of that cake by then. From there it’s the final stretch back into Devizes.

Forecast is looking gorgeous ☀️ — 26°C, low humidity, light winds and only a small chance of rain. Sunscreen and a decent water supply are the priority this week — this one will work up a thirst!

Big day, big views, and a proper sense of achievement waiting at the top of that hill. Come and join us! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

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🚴 Saturday Main Group Ride – 1st August 🚴

This week’s route is a proper summer stretch of the legs — ~80km with around 420m+ of climbing (and yes, that “+” is doing some work)

We roll out from Southbroom School at 9:00am, heading out via Dunkirk Hill before making our way across towards Sells Green. From there it’s up onto the downs near Lockeridge and East Kennet, where the route throws a proper climb up onto the high ground. Bag that one and it’s a lovely swoop back down into the valley.

We’ll loop through Woodborough and into the Vale of Pewsey for a well-earned stop at Honeystreet Café ☕🍰 — perfectly timed for whatever’s left in the legs after that climb. From there it’s the homeward stretch via Patney and Monument Hill, back into Devizes.

Weather looks lovely ☀️ — partly cloudy, a warm high of 24°C, with a west wind around 16km/h. Light layers, sunscreen, and plenty of water is the order of the day — that wind might have something to say to us on the way home though, so don’t be shy with a bottle each.

📍 Meet at Southbroom School, Devizes | ⏰ 9:00am Saturday

(Rides are weather dependent)

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DTCC Main Ride — Saturday 25th July ☀️🚴

This weekend’s forecast is about as good as it gets for a big day in the saddle — sunny skies and a lovely 20°C, so dust off the summer kit and get those tyres pumped!

We’re setting off from Southbroom School at 9:00am for a proper Wiltshire classic — 78km with around 750-800m of climbing, so bring your legs and your sense of adventure. The route takes us out past the famous Caen Hill Locks near Rowde, skirts the edge of Salisbury Plain out towards Erlestoke, then loops west through some gorgeous rolling lanes towards Bradford-on-Avon and into the honey-stone streets of Corsham. A real highlight comes as we roll through Lacock — one of the prettiest, most unspoilt villages in the country — before heading back via Sandridge and Melksham lanes to Devizes.

Coffee stop this week is in Rowde ☕ — perfect timing to refuel before tackling the rest of the route.

With the sun out, don’t forget the sun cream and a bit of extra water — this one will get the legs (and maybe the tan lines) working!

Whether you’re chasing PBs on the climbs or just soaking up the Wiltshire scenery, this is one not to miss. See you there! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

📍 Meet: Southbroom School, Devizes
🕘 9:00am
📏 78km | ⛰️ ~750-800m
☕ Coffee stop: Rowde

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🚴 Saturday Main Ride | DTCC 49 Miles — 78.3km via Cherhill & Studley

A cracking North Wiltshire loop this week — 78.3km taking in some lovely varied terrain. We head north out of Devizes through the quieter lanes toward Sutton Benger and Foxham, before swinging east past Cherhill and back south through Calne and Studley — with the elevation profile showing a couple of proper punchy climbs in there (9.3% max grade, so the legs will know about it!). ⛰️

Coffee stop is at Mind Tree Café in Rowde ☕🍰 — perfectly placed on the home straight for a well-earned sit-down before the final roll back into Devizes.

Distance: 78.3km | Elevation: 670m | Max grade: 9.3%
Weather: 24°C, warm and sunny 🌤️ — a lovely day for it. Light kit, suncream, and plenty of water as always.

A proper summer Saturday ride through some of Wiltshire’s finest lanes — come and join us! 💪

📍 Southbroom School, Devizes | ⏰ 9:00am Saturday

(Rides are weather dependent)

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🚴 Saturday Main Ride | Lyneham Banks — 79.5km

This week the main group heads out on the Lyneham Banks route — a beautiful 79.5km loop that takes in the best of North Wiltshire and the Pewsey Vale in one go. We roll north out of Devizes up toward Lyneham, before looping around through the lanes near Cherhill and Avebury and sweeping back south past the iconic Milk Hill and along the Vale. ☀️

Coffee stop is at the ever-reliable Honeystreet Café ☕🍰 — perfectly placed on the return leg for a well-earned sit-down.

Distance: 79.5km
Elevation: 659m | Max grade 7.7%
Weather: 31°C and sunny ☀️ — it’s going to be a scorcher! Please make sure you’re carrying plenty of water, apply suncream before you leave, and consider an extra bottle. This is the kind of day where looking after yourself matters as much as the riding. Wind is light at 14mph so at least you won’t be fighting a headwind — just the heat!

A stunning summer route through some of Wiltshire’s finest countryside — but ride smart in the heat. See you at 9! 💪

📍 Meet at Southbroom School, Devizes | ⏰ 9:00am Saturday

(Rides are weather dependent)

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🚴 Saturday Main Ride | Devizes → Calne → Kington St Michael → Maud Heath’s Causeway → Rowde → Home

A brilliant North Wiltshire loop this week — ~85km taking in some of the county’s most distinctive lanes and landmarks. We head north out of Devizes, climbing up toward Calne before swinging west through quieter backroads and dropping into the charming village of Kington St Michael for our first coffee stop at the Kington Café ☕🍰 — a well-earned break before the second half!

From there we pick up the iconic Maud Heath’s Causeway — one of Wiltshire’s most historic and atmospheric stretches of road — before looping back south through Studley and Rowde, where there’s a second stop option at Mind Tree Café if legs (and stomachs) need it. ☕

Distance: ~85km
Elevation: Est. 850–1,000m — a varied route with a solid early climb out toward Calne and plenty of rolling lanes throughout
Weather: 24°C, sunny with some cloud ⛅ — wind around 24km/h with gusts up to 48km/h, so expect some lively sections on the more exposed stretches. Light windproof in the back pocket is worth it today.

Two café stops, Maud Heath’s Causeway, and a proper North Wiltshire adventure — this is what summer riding is all about. See you at 9! 💪

📍 Meet at Southbroom School, Devizes | ⏰ 9:00am Saturday

(Rides are weather dependent)

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🚴 Saturday Main Ride | Devizes → Pewsey Vale → Salisbury Plain → Home

A classic Wiltshire loop this week — 67km of open roads, big skies, and that satisfying push up onto Salisbury Plain. We roll out of Southbroom School via Coate and Patney, dropping into the Pewsey Vale and picking up the A345 before heading east and climbing onto the Plain proper. It’s a long, steady drag to the top but the reward is those sweeping views that only the Plain can deliver. 🌾

From the high point we work our way back through the southern Plain roads before looping north and home via Devizes Road — a well-rounded route that never outstays its welcome.

☕ Coffee stop to be decided on the day — keep an eye on the group chat, and bring cash just in case!

Distance: ~67km
Elevation: Est. 700–850m — open and rolling, with the main climb onto the Plain around the halfway mark
Weather: 28°C, partly sunny ☀️, 12mph breeze — it’s going to be a warm one! Suncream, sunglasses, and a full water bottle are as important as your kit this weekend. Lightweight layers only.

Warm sun, open roads, and good company — perfect Saturday riding conditions. See you at 9! 💪

📍 Meet at Southbroom School, Devizes | ⏰ 9:00am Saturday

(Rides are weather dependent)

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🚴 Saturday Main Ride | Devizes → Seend → Lacock → Bathford → Corsham → Home

A really varied one this week for the main group — ~81.5km taking in some gorgeous North Wiltshire and edge-of-Bath countryside. We roll out via Seend and across toward Lacock, then push on to Bathford and the Bannerdown Road climb (the main lump of the day, so settle in!) before looping back through Corsham and Sandridge on the way home. ☕🍰

Coffee will be at Mind Tree Café in Rowde, with a possible second stop near Batheaston if folks fancy it — so bring a bit of extra cash just in case!

Distance: ~81.5km
Elevation: Estimated 900–1,000m (cue sheet readings are point altitudes rather than cumulative gain, so treat this as a guide — there’s a proper climb up Bannerdown Road around the 33km mark)
Weather: 20–22°C with some cloud cover ⛅ — easterly wind around 25km/h with gusts to 12km/h. Comfortable riding conditions, but worth packing a light gilet for the breezier sections.

Lovely lanes, a good leg-stretcher of a climb, and cake at the end of it — what’s not to love? Come and join us! 💪

📍 Meet at Southbroom School, Devizes | ⏰ 9:00am Saturday
(Rides are weather dependent)

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