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About

If you love cycling or want to give it a try, The Cyclists of Stamford  (TCOS) is almost definitely right for you.  We are a community cycling group happy to share our knowledge of great local routes, cafe stops and the joy of road cycling.

Hilly or flat, fast or leisurely, long or short, we will endeavour to deliver the right combination of fitness, fun and camaraderie.

Annual membership is just £30 and the sign up process is simple, click on 'Join' in the menu at the top of the page to get started.

Our community and local charities - doing good

We are keen to help and support the people around us, whether this is with our time, experience or fund raising.  As a minimum we aim to give at least 50% of any surplus monies to a local charity (at the end of each financial year) and organise a specific charity ride.  In 2022/23, our chosen charities are 'Second Helpings' (http://www.secondhelpings.org.uk/ ), T-21 ( http://www.t-21.co.uk/ ) and Mind Space ( http://mindspacestamford.com/ ).

Give TCOS a try

Whilst we are keen for people to join, some of you will want to see if fitness, fun and camaraderie is to your liking.  If this is true for you, it is OK with us if you come along as a guest for the first 3 rides.

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Upcoming Rides

  • TCOS Thursday - Slower (less than 15mph avg)
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 08 Jun
    Blackstones Sports & Social Club
    08 Jun, 18:00 – 20:30
    Blackstones Sports & Social Club, The Sports Field, 5 Lincoln Rd, Stamford PE9 1UU, UK
    A social slower ride around Rutland
  • TCOS Thursdays Faster (15mph+)
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 08 Jun
    Blackstones Sports & Social Club
    08 Jun, 18:00 – 20:30
    Blackstones Sports & Social Club, The Sports Field, 5 Lincoln Rd, Stamford PE9 1UU, UK
    A social faster ride around Rutland
  • TCOS Ladies Saturday
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 10 Jun
    Blackstones Sports & Social Club
    10 Jun, 09:00 – 12:00
    Blackstones Sports & Social Club, The Sports Field, 5 Lincoln Rd, Stamford PE9 1UU, UK
    A social ride with the cafe stop a feature. Friends old and new of varying abilities welcomed.
  • Fred Whitton challenge training ride
    10 Jun, 10:00
    Leyburn, Leyburn DL8, UK
  • TCOS Sunday - Reasonably Quicks (15-16 mph avg)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 11 Jun
    Stamford
    11 Jun, 09:00 – 12:40
    Stamford, The Sports Field, 5 Lincoln Rd, Stamford PE9 1UU, UK
    Fun, Fitness and Camaraderie, over 45 to 50 miles, with cafe stop.
  • TCOS Sunday - Quicks (18+ mph avg)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 11 Jun
    Stamford
    11 Jun, 09:00 – 12:40
    Stamford, The Sports Field, 5 Lincoln Rd, Stamford PE9 1UU, UK
    Our fastest group, covering 50'ish miles at a good pace.
  • TCOS Sunday - Not so Quicks (14 to 15 mph avg)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 11 Jun
    Stamford
    11 Jun, 09:00 – 12:40
    Stamford, The Sports Field, 5 Lincoln Rd, Stamford PE9 1UU, UK
    Fun, Fitness and Camaraderie over 40 to 50 miles, with a cafe stop.
  • TCOS Sunday - Not Quite so Relaxed (12-13 mph avg)
    11 Jun, 09:00 – 12:40
    Stamford, The Sports Field, 5 Lincoln Rd, Stamford PE9 1UU, UK
    Fun, Fitness and Camaraderie over 30 to 35 miles, with a cafe stop.
  • TCOS Sunday - Relaxed (up to 12 mph avg)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 11 Jun
    Stamford
    11 Jun, 09:00 – 12:40
    Stamford, The Sports Field, 5 Lincoln Rd, Stamford PE9 1UU, UK
    Fun, Fitness, Camaraderie and a cafe stop. Usually about 25 miles and not too hilly.
  • TCOS 100 mile Challenge
    Sat, 17 Jun
    Blackstones Sports & Social Club
    17 Jun, 00:00
    Blackstones Sports & Social Club, The Sports Field, 5 Lincoln Rd, Stamford PE9 1UU, UK
    Our main fund raising event of the year is open to TCOS members. Yes it's a challenge but the route is pretty flat and the days are long at this time of the year. It's a supported ride, with a post ride BBQ celebration.
  • TCOS Summer BBQ
    Sat, 17 Jun
    Stamford
    17 Jun, 19:00 – 22:00
    Stamford, 16 Roman Bank, Stamford PE9, UK
    Neil and Anna are hosting this years event, at their place in Stamford. Tickets are £15, for food (spit roast lamb / veggie / vegan options, with salad), with any remaining funds going to our charities. Bring your own drinks, fun, fitness and camaraderie.
  • TCOS Beginners ride
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 02 Jul
    Blackstones Sports & Social Club
    02 Jul, 09:00 – 11:00
    Blackstones Sports & Social Club, The Sports Field, 5 Lincoln Rd, Stamford PE9 1UU, UK
    As long as you’ve got a helmet, a road worthy bike and feel confident riding it, you will be very welcome. The pace and distance doesn’t matter, this is a social ride for people who just want to enjoy the Fun, Fitness and Camaraderie of cycling.
  • Fred Whitton - TCOS Challenge
    15 Jul, 00:00
    Grasmere, Youth Hostels Ass Butharlyp How, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9QG, UK
    We will need to be ready for this one (185k long and 4000m climbing)! It's the 2nd of the Clubs 2023 Challenge rides and probably the toughest one yet. It's limited to 14 TCOS members and all of the places were filled in days, if you are interested and want to go on the reserve list, please RSVP.
  • TCOS Membership 2022/23
    Sept 2022 / Aug 23
    The Cyclists of Stamford
    Sept 2022 / Aug 23
    The Cyclists of Stamford
    Join us for Fun, Fitness and Camaraderie. This is where you purchase your annual TCOS membership If you are new to TCOS you are welcome to join us as a guest for up to 3 rides before becoming a member.
Image by Simon Rae

"No more stuff.  Lets ride"

John Dawson, The Cyclists of Stamford co-founder

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