EVENTS
As well as our weekly RideOuts we have a full calendar of events - everything is more fun when the experience is shared with friends! Keep an eye on the Calendar to see what's happening!
Severn Belles Resolutions RideOut
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On January 1st we set our intentions for the year by committing to climbing our ‘first’ climb. We each cut our climbing teeth riding from King’s Stanley to Selsley…the perfect first climb up the Cotswold scarp. While the mile long climb averages only 3.5% over its full length, you get a taste of your future cycling life, as it rises over 10% for several sections. Challenging and yet achievable, completing this climb marks your progress from Breeze participant to ‘proper’ road cyclist.
Sadly in 2021 Covid restrictions put paid to a group ride, so we all rode our own Resolutions RideOut.
Sportives
Your first sportive can seem daunting, so tackling it as a group means you’ve got plenty of prep advice available and company and support along the route.
Rapha Women’s 100
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Held annually in September, the Rapha 100 seeks to inspire women to tackle their first (albeit metric) century. 62.5 miles may seem impossible but we will be increasing the length of our weekly rides to help you prepare for this milestone event in your cycling career!
Round the Block – Centum Sabrinensis
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So, now you’ve done your metric century, it’s time for a REAL challenge! Riding 100 miles in one day is a rite of passage for any cyclist, and we are blessed with the stunning surroundings of the Severn Vale, allowing us to complete a truly iconic century.
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There aren’t too many motorways that you can cycle along, but magically the M48 is one. This means we can loop from Gloucester to the old Severn Bridge, taking in the Wye Valley and Tintern Abbey en route. We’ll have a morning stop for coffee and cake in the glorious surroundings of an ancient Priory, and, once we have only flatlands ahead, there will be an afternoon stop for chips and cider with a view of the Bridge we’ve just crossed. A truly epic day that you’ll never forget!
Cycling Holidays
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There’s nothing quite like getting a suntan in February! Our friends at Algarve Bike Holidays run brilliant training weeks in the Algarve. Quiet roads, smooth tarmac and (mostly) gentle gradients, the Algarve is the perfect cycling destination – you’re sure to find yourself riding several miles an hour faster than in the UK!
And we don't just stick to the roads...
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Ever fancied trying out Cyclocross or wondered how on earth you stay upright on the track? It's more fun when you try it together.
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And there's nothing quite like standing at the side of the road (or track) and watching how the experts do it. Trips to Manchester Velodrome or watching The Women's Tour are always awe inspiring.
International Women’s Day
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International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th. Severn Belles are proud to support the event and to celebrate women's achievements - every day of the year. #ChooseToChallenge fits well with our ethos.