In the Spring and Summer we plan weekend cycling trips away or a few days warm weather training. All abilities are welcome! Previous trips have included day trips to the Isle of Wight and Purbeck, tackling the Classics of Gent-Wevelgem and Flanders, UK sportives including RideLondon and the Dragon Ride, and training camps to Mallorca and Girona. All members are encouraged to suggest destinations and be involved in the planning and organising.
Every year there will be an opportunity for Forge riders to be part of a group tackling one or more of the classic European sportives. If you prefer something closer to home, there will be other members ready to tackle a UK event.
A number of Forge members participate in road racing, closed-circuit racing, and time trials. We have quite a few triathletes, some of whom are competing at national and international level. Forge London is both affiliated to British Cycling and the Cycle Time Trials Organisation (CTT) enabling Forge riders to compete in races and time trials within the UK.
Our Thursday evening rides are a great way to sharpen your race skills, speed and fitness.
Social Events
Forge is a sociable and friendly club. After the Thursday evening and Sunday club rides, lots of members re-group in a local pub for post ride drinks and an informal ride debrief.
In addition to the weekly socialising, we aim to organise ad-hoc social events on and off the bike to help club members get to know one another.