Welcome Back to the GCC Cafe Ride! I’m looking forward to the 2026 season.
For the long and fast ride we will be heading southwards through Flamborough and back up through the Halton region with, hopefully, a bit of a tailwind. We are starting rather late, as the temperatures are still not great and today is Paris Roubaix! ( I need to see the finish 😉 )
There are two ride length options, both travelling at the same average speed. We will stick together until the rest stop, at which point the shortcut can continue on if needed, in order to get back to town at a reasonable time.
There is not too much of a difference between the lengths of the two routes at this point due to the later start and early season, but expect a 20-40k difference between the long and short-cut as the season progresses.
Bring money for a coffee stop and tail lights are a good idea.
Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.
Ride groups will be:
| Name | Distance | Average Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Longer, Quicker Ride | 90 – 130 km | 29-31 kph |
| L&Q Shortcut | 70 – 90 km | 29-31 kph |
All group riders take it upon themselves to know the route and are responsible for their own safety.
Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins
Route: The L&Q Short-cut will follow the map below
Route: The Longer Quicker Riders will follow the map below