Cowley Road Condors Cycling Club

🏳️‍🌈 Condors! We're looking for volunteers to help run an Oxford Pride stall, to celebrate and stand with our LGBTQIA+ members and community. A couple of hours, good vibes and maybe a lemonade at the end. No experience needed, just enthusiasm!

Contact [email protected] or check out the latest club newsflash for more info


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15th year Anniversary Kit!!

This is the link to order the new and amazing ANNIVERSARY KIT designed by Wilkins

***Orders have been extended to Thursday 30th of April! Don’t delay!!!***

https://stolengoat.com/collection/cowley-road-condors/

If you are unsure of your size, Reg Taylor’s hold a stock of SG jerseys which you are welcome to try before ordering.

There is a minimum order of 20 for socks and gloves so🤞we get that many orders otherwise you will receive a refund.

In order to have these jerseys ready for our Anniversary there will be a relatively short order window. Deadline to order is the 30th of April.

15th year Anniversary Kit!!

This is the link to order the new and amazing ANNIVERSARY KIT designed by Wilkins

https://stolengoat.com/collection/cowley-road-condors/

If you are unsure of your size, Reg Taylor's hold a stock of SG jerseys which you are welcome to try before ordering.

There is a minimum order of 20 for socks and gloves so 🤞we get that many orders otherwise you will receive a refund.

In order to have these jerseys ready for our Anniversary there will be a relatively short order window. Orders will close on Tuesday 21st. So don't delay!!!

The Condors Women’s Spring Sessions is a 5-week course designed for women who want to get into road cycling in a friendly and supportive environment, and learn some group riding skills. Use the QR to book! Or link here: https://cowleyroadcondors.cc/women/

Save-the-date for the Condors Festival of Racing: 19th July 2026

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/330911/Cowley-Road-Condors-Road-Race-Part-of-ORRL-2026

First Annual Condors Quiz - Hosted by the amazing and mysterious Rob. 9 teams battled it out for pride and potentially out of date sticky gels. There were winners, losers and most importantly conspiracy theories.

Cowley Road Condors Annual Race Meeting

Come along to the launch of the 2026 racing season! All are welcome! Friday 30th January from 7pm - 9pm at The Jericho Tavern, 56 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AE. Social at the tavern from 9pm onwards. No need to sign up, just turn up!

From 7–7:45pm we’ll give an introduction to racing with Cowley Road Condors, aimed especially at anyone new or curious about getting started. From 7:45pm, we’ll talk through our plans for the year ahead, upcoming events, and create space for members to share individual goals and help shape team goals for the season.

If you’re interested in racing, tempted to have a go, or just want to understand what’s involved, this is a great place to start. There’ll be time for questions throughout.

We’d love to see you there!

Your 2026 Race reps:
Kristen Lovelock, Women’s Race Sec
Jono Allen, Open Race Sec
Richard Quayle aka ‘Q’, TT Sec & ORRL Lead

Condors and friends of Condors repping over the 2025-26 Cyclocross Season! We had an excellent time getting muddy and getting stupid with bikes. It was so brilliant to see so many Condors having a go this year!

We also got some top results! Our focus has been on the much-loved (and quite competitive) Wessex League and we’ve had several top tens across categories including Lucy Harris - ProNoctis, now Draft (2nd & 3rd), Ella Witts (4th), Kristen Lovelock (8th, 3rd, 5th, 5th, 4th, 4th & 8th), Paige Fitzsimmons (8th, 8th, 6th, 7th & 6th), Sinéad Hayes (4th), Emma Cadoux-Hudson (9th), Justin Bucktrout (7th, 9th, 7th & 5th) and, friend of Condors, Jack Tanner - Boulder Junior Cycling (1st). Current AG overall standings: Tim Doole (9th), Kristen Lovelock (4th), Paige Fitzsimmons (7th), Ella Witts (8th). Well done to all of the awesome CXers this season: Will Carter, Mostyn Brown, Andrew Haines, Pete Smith, Alain Torri, Rob Griffiths, James Illman, Ben George and Bruce Biccard! I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone!

We’ve also raced in the Central League races, Regional and National Trophy. Races remaining: Andover, Nationals and New Forest. Good luck Condors!!! If you want to get involved get in touch with our race secs or anyone listed here!

Many thanks to the Wessex League for hosting such an incredible series of races! Big up to Steve Avery and Liam Tommey for help at races! And to Sinéad’s dog Paddy for being beautiful. Also, a huge thanks to all of the photographers out there including Pitchside Paul , Paul Smith , Liam, Rob & Becci!

2025 Condors Women Racers End-of-Season Roundup!

We have smashed the local racing scene, and we continued to welcome racers into the fold throughout the year.

We came 2nd in the ORRL team prize, with Charmian taking 3rd and Zoe in 5th overall. Fantastic teamwork by all!

We had an impressive 25 women race the TTTs at WotG with Condors wins every time. We also had fantastic results at the Dalton crits with Ella Witt’s win and buckets of Condors top tens.

Outstanding achievements by Condors representing other teams: Lucy Harris (ProNoctus now Draft) won CiCLE Classic, Ella Brown (FTP) 11th in the TransContinental & Maria Holdcroft (GB) 4th in E-Sports Worlds.

Condors Racing Awards: Most Improved: Paige Fitzsimmons. Best Teamplayer: Emma Horn. Best Newcomers: Emilia Miller & Nicole Schafer. Best Ultra-Racer: Ella Brown, special mention to Rachel Fort. Best Race Performances: Zoe Schwerkolt & Ella Witts.

This year, we have:

- Created a mentorship programme.

- Helped riders get into racing, built race skills and camaraderie.

- Focussed on smart and safe racing.

- Worked together to improve our chances, racing as a team and winning as a team.

- Improved performance through inclusion.

- Built a full women’s team with incredible strength in depth.

- Worked hard, done really well, and had fun!

Come for our next team ride on the 3rd of January! All welcome!

Love from the Condors Women’s Race Secretary, Kristen Lovelock.

Only 7 more days until the biggest event in the cycling calendar! Get your tickets here https://cowleyroadcondors.cc/product/christmas-party/