Abbotsford Park Road Club

Activities

We support and encourage cycle racing and touring at all levels.

Club Runs

Every Sunday morning our club run sets off from Handforth. We typically cover about 70 miles with a short lunch stop to return by late afternoon.

We also have an easier Saturday run that sets off from Handforth at midday and covers about 50 flat miles at a steady pace.

History

The club was created in Manchester in 1942 by the amalgamation of 6 other Manchester cycling clubs to keep local cycling alive during the war years. It was seen as a temporary measure and at that time no one expected that we would still be thriving into the 21st. century.

Alumni

Our most celebrated member is Graham Jones, who joined the club as a 15-year old in 1972 and went on to a glittering racing career, riding in 5 Tours de France.

Size

At the present time we have around 50 members of all ages including some of the original founder-members.

Join

New members are always welcome.
Join now by completing and returning the membership form or for further details of club membership, club runs, racing or social activities please e-mail the club secretary

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