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timcoates4
Jan 21 min read
2025 Alex Warburton memorial Reliability Ride
Reli Riding heaven It's that time of year, the time for planning which of the nine Yorkshire Reli Rides , you'll be entering in 2025. The...
timcoates4
May 31, 20237 min read
Hathersage Gravel trip May 2023
Background Earlier this year I was chatting with Stuart about options for bikepacking. I’d never done any, and while Camino de Santiago...
grimshawmatthew4
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Alex Warburton Reli 2023
Thanks to all who came out for the Alex Warburton Reliability ride organised by Alba Rosa. Well done to all who participated and helped...
timcoates4
Jul 11, 20221 min read
2022 Alba Rosa Awards Winners
After much ado and many days passing since the vote, we are delighted to announce the winners of the Alba Rosa Awards. There were three...
timcoates4
Aug 6, 20211 min read
We're open for trial rides again!
Hi everyone, in line with the Government and British Cycling Guidance, we're pleased to announce that we will once again be accepting...
timcoates4
May 18, 20211 min read
Government roadmap and BC guidance for cycling clubs
Hi all, With Monday’s changes to the UK Covid-19 restrictions and in line with BC guidance for cycling clubs, we have a small update but...
timcoates4
Mar 14, 20211 min read
Club ride Coronavirus update
Following the Government roadmap that was announced last month, British Cycling have this week shared their guidance for clubs regarding...
drianpattison
Jan 17, 20211 min read
The Alba Ultra 2021 * Enter Now *
Entries are now open for current Alba Rosa members. If you’re not currently a club member you can still take part but will first need to...
drianpattison
Dec 21, 20201 min read
The Alba Rosa Ultra 2021
We have designed this event to give people a taste for unsupported, long distance riding and Ultra racing. You will cover around 700km...
timcoates4
Jul 31, 20201 min read
COVID UPDATE - AUGUST 1ST
Hi everyone, You may have noticed a few groups of well dressed pink cyclists out last weekend - we’re pleased to say that club rides have...
philipmakinson
Mar 16, 20202 min read
Covid-19 Statement
Dear members and friends, We have been monitoring the situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and how this will affect club activities. In...
timcoates4
May 18, 20192 min read
ALBA ROSA Youth Race Series
What better way to start the weekend off than with some Friday night youth racing on a balmy Spring evening as the swallows chase the...
AlbaRosa
Mar 26, 20192 min read
Seacroft Wheelers RR + Lancaster Crit Race Reports
Cat 4 Circuit in Lancaster - Report by Ryan This weekend, Rich, Will and I were on the road again, this time the Lancaster University...
AlbaRosa
Mar 12, 20192 min read
The Bike-Inn & Avion Spring Shield Race Report
Saturday saw Rich, Will and myself travel up to Middlesbrough for an early season 4th cat. race with the aim of coming away with some...
timcoates4
Jan 19, 20197 min read
Youth Racing Calendar
Races There’s  range of racing in and near Leeds for youth riders. Here are the main ones. Categorized into racing discipline and novice/...
timcoates4
Jul 18, 20181 min read
Where Do I Ride With My Kids?
It’s a question we hear often. The obvious answer is with ARCC Youth. But when we’re not available where do you go to get away from the...
timcoates4
Jul 12, 20185 min read
Youth: The "Rules"
Entering Cycling for the first time can be daunting. The ‘Omerta’ is sometimes referred to as the silent knowledge that is only passed on...
timcoates4
Jul 11, 20183 min read
Youth Racing
2019 Season: Full 2018 Season Review Here ARCC Youth Win Counter #69 Podium Counter #135 Most Races: Sam! Most Wins: Sofia! Most Podiums:...
AlbaRosa
Jul 5, 20177 min read
Youth Equipment
Buying the ‘right’ bike and bits to go with it can be a confusing and expensive experience. Below is a quick summary of what we know to...
timcoates4
Jun 28, 20171 min read
Youth Gear Ratios
To protect youth riders from overuse injuries and ensure all racing is held on an equal basis (if you ignore the pro level bikes and ),...
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