Our participation in the scheme to deliver medical prescriptions to the Shielded and self-isolating members of our community is now in full swing. So far we have: made 439 deliveries collected from 12 pharmacies ridden 1344 miles the longest ride has been 30.7 miles achieved an elevation gain of 60120 ft – that’s over twice[…]
Easter weekend is usually a period in the cycling calendar that is packed full of, however in the current climate where all outside racing is suspended, riders of all abilities are taking to indoor virtual racing held on online platforms such as Zwift. Newbury Velo cycling club hosted a 3 day stage race starting on[…]
Banbury Star CC and Banbury Harriers Athletic Club are working together with Cherwell District Council to deliver medication from the town’s pharmacies to those members of the community who are following the Government’s guidelines on self-isolation and limiting their travel. Over 30 members of the club have rapidly volunteered to help, giving us morning, afternoon[…]
Dear members and friends of Banbury Star Cyclists’ Club, Following the announcement by the UK government this afternoon requesting all of us to avoid non-essential travel and contact with others to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the committee of Banbury Star CC has decided to suspend all club events and activities with[…]
This weekend we have five rides planned. Saturday 10am Gentle Cafe Ride: The 12-14mph average speed Gentle Cafe Ride is going out to Wyatt’s Farm and features a coffee stop at Wyatt’s Farm Tea Room, nr Gt Rollright, as part of a 26.4 mile loop. Saturday 10am Intermediate Ride: The same coffee stop at Wyatt’s[…]
This weekend we have five rides planned. Saturday 10am Gentle Cafe Ride: The 12-14mph average speed Gentle Cafe Ride is going out to Epwell and features a coffee stop at Epwell Village Hall, as part of a 24.5 mile loop. Saturday 10am Intermediate Ride: The same coffee stop at Epwell Village Hall, but a faster[…]
The club’s season opening time trial, the annual Hardriders TT sponsored by Hook Norton Brewery, again lived up to its name. A bitterly cold Sunday morning and a fresh breeze from the tail end of Storm Jorge greeted a strong entry of 70 riders. During this long period of wet weather, riders were at least[…]
This weekend we have five rides planned. Saturday 10am Gentle Cafe Ride: The 12-14mph average speed Gentle Cafe Ride is going out to Kings Sutton and features a coffee stop at The White Horse, as part of a 28.4 mile loop. Saturday 10am Intermediate Ride: The same coffee stop at The White Horse, but a[…]
Entries have now closed for the club’s first event of the year, the annual Hardriders TT, which takes place on Sunday 1st March starting at 10am. As a season opener, the 70 rider entry has again attracted some of the region’s best time triallers. An excellent total of 22 Star riders have this year entered,[…]
This weekend we have five rides planned. Saturday 10am Gentle Cafe Ride: The 12-14mph average speed Gentle Cafe Ride is going out to Kings Sutton and features a coffee stop at The White Horse, as part of a 28.4 mile loop. Saturday 10am Intermediate Ride: The same coffee stop at The White Horse, but a[…]