Local clubs

Local cycling clubs in Warwickshire

A handy guide to road, social and racing clubs around Warwickshire. Always check the club's own website or social channels before turning up for a ride.

Royal Leamington Spa Cycling Club

Location: Leamington Spa

Riding type: Road, social, mountain bike, time trials

Beginner-friendly? Yes — Easy Friday Night Ride, Sunday Easy Ride and Sunday Cake Ride are all open to newcomers.

Social / women's rides: Social rides most nights of the week plus a dedicated Sunday Cake Ride.

Favourite café stop: Café stop varies by ride — often a local Warwickshire cake stop.

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Warwick Lanterne Rouge Cycling Club

Location: Warwick

Riding type: Predominantly road cycling, with a growing CX and gravel contingent.

Beginner-friendly? Yes — the Red Lanterne group is a relaxed, no-drop 12–14 mph ride over roughly 25 miles.

Social / women's rides: Sunday club rides meet in Warwick Square; post-ride coffee is a regular fixture.

Favourite café stop: Dough & Brew on Brook Street, Warwick.

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Wellesbourne Wheelers

Location: Wellesbourne

Riding type: Social road riding with groups from ~20 miles to 50+ miles.

Beginner-friendly? Yes — shorter and slower rides are a great introduction to club riding. Road, hybrid, e-bike and tandem all welcome.

Social / women's rides: Mixed social rides on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday mornings; most rides include a café stop.

Favourite café stop: Varies by route — check the club ride calendar for the week's café stop.

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Stratford Cycling Club

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon

Riding type: Road, gravel, time trials and cyclocross; Sunday club runs into the Cotswolds and Vale of Evesham.

Beginner-friendly? Yes — the C Ride (13–15 mph, ~45 miles) is designed for fit newcomers and no-drop.

Social / women's rides: Ladies group rides and social club runs; monthly gravel rides in summer.

Favourite café stop: Box Brownie coffee shop on Henley Street (regular Sunday meet point).

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Kenilworth Wheelers

Location: Kenilworth

Riding type: Road racing, touring, club runs and training rides throughout the year.

Beginner-friendly? Mixed — the club runs daily rides and welcomes new riders, but also has a strong racing and TT focus.

Social / women's rides: Active social side with club runs, reliability rides and social events.

Favourite café stop: Favourite café to be confirmed — check the club website for the current ride list.

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Shipston Cycling

Location: Shipston-on-Stour

Riding type: Social road rides, with mountain bike and ad-hoc rides too; Sunday café rides into the Cotswolds.

Beginner-friendly? Yes — the D group averages around 13 mph and the club has a no-drop policy across all groups.

Social / women's rides: Women-only rides on Monday summer evenings at 6:30 pm; Thursday summer pub rides.

Favourite café stop: Multiple favourite café stops listed, including Cotswold Cycles Café and The Barn at Long Marston.

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Visiting a club for the first time?

Contact the club in advance via their website or social media to confirm ride times and routes.
Check whether you need third-party liability insurance or British Cycling membership.
Pick a slower group than you think you need — it's better to move up next week than struggle to hang on.
Bring a spare tube, pump, water and a snack, plus lights and a waterproof layer in winter.