Club News
Selby Cycling Club works to promote the sport of cycling within Selby and surrounding areas.
Selby Cycle Club members take on the 3 peak cyclocross challenge
In September Stephen, Adam and Steve took part in arguably one of the hardest cycle challenges in the UK. The three peaks challenge is a mix of climbing, running and riding your bike up the three Yorkshire Peaks of Inglebrough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent. The weather is rarely kind with rain and wind, but they did the club proud all completing the course.
SCC supports Bikeability in Selby
For the third year, Selby Cycle Club donated money to two schools in the Selby District towards their cost of providing Bikeability training for students, names were pulled out of the hat at our anniversary celebration. Previous primary school winners were Cliffe, Riccall, Thorpe Willoughby and Longmans schools.
The winners for 2024 are Barlby Community Primary School and Barlby Bridge Primary.
Anniversary Rides 2024
On the 15th September, Selby Cycling Club celebrated its 101st year with a range of club rides that all met at Melbourne Village Pavillion for bacon butties! expertly cooked by Sue! The weather may have been wet but it did not dampen the celebratory spirits of our members.
Open 10 Time Trial 2024 Bubwith
Our open 10 Time Trial made a triumphant return back on the calendar on 2nd June 2024 with 45 riders challenging the 10 mile course starting in Bubwith.
Both road bikes and time trial bikes battled the fast dry course to test their metal against the clock. Refreshments raised money for 1st Riccall Scout Group.
Thank you to all participants and volunteers who made it such a fantastic event.
2024 Winners
Road Bike: Michael Harrison
TT Bike
Female: Beth Grogan Male: Jack Levick
Time-trials 2024
Our time-trial season kicked off with a 6 mile course from Drax in April. With a mix of road bikes and time trial bikes, seasoned riders and some trying for the first time it was a great evening.
Read all about it in the York Press here
If you want to know more about our time-trial season then click here.
A demonstration was given on completing the M check on your bike by Mick Dunham.
Tony Teale gave a demonstration of how to change a puncture.
Cycle to Spring 24
Bike Maintenance Event
On Saturday 2nd March Selby Cycling Club ran a bike maintenance event as part of our Cycle into Spring programme. Organised by Steph Hiscott the session covered a range of practical ways to check your bike and how to change a puncture. This was the first session as part of our Cycling into Spring Programme.
Feedback from the event:
'Rob was a superstar, he sorted my gears and was really helpful'
'Thanks for organising a great event this morning. It certainly was a fantastic motivator for me and starts a happy season of cycling'
'Thank you Steph and Alli for organising the event. It was well organised and a friendly atmosphere'
'Thank you for today, I found it very informative.'
Information about the content of the event can be found on the links under each photo.
Christmas Club Ride
On the 15th December Selby Cycling Club members were encouraged to bring out their Santa and Elf costumes, jingle their bells and get into the festive spirit by engaging in our christmas themed club rides to Howden. The rides were full of fun and laughter, with some interesting attire.
The club would like to wish all their members and the Selby Community a Happy Christmas and New Year.
Selby Cycling Club Awards 2023
The Club Awards were held at Rivermills Ballroom on the 24th November 2024. A fantastic night to celebrate the achievements of our members in both competition and non competitive events. To find out more and see pictures from our event check out our awards page.
100th Anniversary Club Rides
Our anniversary weekend had a range of rides heading out from the iconic Selby Abbey on the 16th September. It may have been a cloudy day with a little bit of rain but that did not stop the celebrations of our 100th year! Our 100 mile ride headed out to Easingwold, a 100km ride cycled out to Thixley and a 40 mile route rode to Askham Richard. A great time was had by all riders involved on all the rides, we look forward to the next 100 years!
Selby Cycling Club supports Grass Roots Cycling
Colin Littler (SCC) and Richard Williamson (Velo29) pick the school winners.
The Velo29 Selby Three Swans cycle sportive has been running for ten years as a charity ride for Yorkshire Cancer Research. A small part of the fee is donated to Selby Cycling Club as the founders of the event. We are proud to be able to donate this money to two schools each year in the Selby district to support the delivery of Bikeability to young children. For schools to be eligible to take part in the draw, they need to be active in the delivery of Bikeability training.
The draw took place on the 3rd September at the event. Congratulations to Longmans Hill Community Primary School and Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School.
Last years winners Cliffe Primary School and Riccall Primary School have organised their bikeability training for their students and appreciated this support.
If you would like your school to be included in next years draw then please email info@selbycyclingclub.co.uk.
