Welcome to Pontypool Road Cycling Club
Pontypool Road Cycling Club is the longest established cycling club in Pontypool and the only racing cycling club in Torfaen.
We are affiliated to the recognised national cycling governing bodies - British Cycling and Cycling Time Trials, as well as the Welsh Cycling Association and Welsh Cycling Union, and have experienced riders to help our members enjoy and progress in their sport.
Club Rides
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Thursday Chaingang (Apr - Oct)
Distance: 20 Miles (various pace groups)
Time: 1830
Location: Usk Square
Saturday Training Ride
Distance: 60-70 Miles @ 18-20mph
Time: 0900 / 0930
Location: Pontypool Harvester / Usk Square
Sunday Cafe Ride (No Drop)
Distance: 40-50 Miles @ 16mph
Time: 0900 / 0930
Location: Pontypool Harvester / Usk Square
PRCC has a thriving ride programme with multiple rides each week catering for a range of abilities.
Regular club rides take place every Saturday & Sunday throughout the year, a weekly evening gravel ride during the winter months and we organise regular time-trials and chaingangs during the Summer.
We also have an active road racing group and have members that are involved in sportives, cyclo-cross, track racing and touring.
So whatever your cycling passion you're welcome to come and join us on one of our rides.
Tuesday Time Trials (May - Sep)
Distance: Various (Full Calendar)
Time: 1900
Location: Old Hardwick Pub, nr Abergavenny
