Cycling

Cycling is a sport for everyone, whether you like to beat your opponents in a competitive race, enjoy riding down steep cliffs during the weekend or just like going out for a relaxing bike ride, cycling at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ caters for all.

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AU Cycling

Find out more about athletic union cycling at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cycling Academy

Find out more about the performance cycling programme at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
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Lightning Cycling

Find out more about our womens Elite Development Team.
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Our Professional Services

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport Support Services are proud to offer both Bike Fitting Services and Coaching Services to external clients, to give them the opportunity to train and learn from those who help propel both our Lightning team and the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cycling Acadmemy riders forward.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cycling Academy

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cycling Academy is the performance cycling programme of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. Our performance cyclists benefit from world-class coaching and performance support to support them in combining the demands of elite cycling with completing a prestigious degree.

The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cycling Academy

Athletic Union Club

Our club is made up of cyclists of all abilities, from national riders to everyday casual riders, so you should be able to find someone to ride with and talk to during whatever session you choose to attend. We cover Road, Cyclo-cross, Time-trial, Track, XC and Downhill and we have both male and female riders.

We have three training opportunities per week for each discipline, but if you want to train more there is always someone up for a ride. Club sessions are led by an experienced member and route, distance and times are usually posted on our Facebook page. 

Our club has a long history of successful racing with many members successfully competing in a range of categories. We have a performance squad which benefits from additional training supported by the University but it's not all about racing and the weekly rides, we also cater to members who wish to ride at their own pace.

Road cycling is the biggest section of the club with member abilities ranging from professional to beginner. The club ride is suitable for cyclists who are used to road racing around 60 miles averaging around 20mph. The middle ride caters to those who are used to riding in a group but not quite as fast as the club ride. Finally, there is the recreational ride for those who have not ridden in a group before and are just getting into cycling or who just want a relaxing ride.

You are expected to wear a helmet at all times during the sessions, and you will need to provide your own helmet and a bike. The club offers a great social scene and you can enjoy different socials throughout the year.

We organise regular road, XC and DH trips to Wales or the Peak District and frequently attend the velodrome in Derby. Plus, there's a winter training trip to Majorca for the road racers.

Latest cycling news

Lucy Hall crosses the line to win the Jose Gilbert Memorial Trophy.

Lightning secure superb one-two at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cycling Festival

Lucy Harris and Jenny Holl both produced stunning performances as Lightning secured a dominant one-two in the Jose Gilbert Memorial Trophy at this year’s º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cycling Festival.
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Computacenter extends partnership with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport is thrilled to announce its long-standing partnership with Computacenter has been extended for another year.
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How to Join

For more information on how to join our club, come and visit us at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sports Bazaar on campus on Saturday 30th September 2023.