Propel Cycling Club

Pre start of the 2026 Hill Climb

Part 1 of our Hill Climb 2026

Part 2 of our 2026 Hill Climb including a MTB joining in the spirit of the climb

🚴‍♂️ PROPEL CC HILL CLIMB! ⛰️

What a fantastic afternoon for Round 2 of the SCCA Hill Climb series. 16 riders took on the challenge in Coalport (Ironbridge) and judging by the smiles, suffering, and sense of camaraderie between riders it was a fun event.

Thanks to all the riders and clubs from across Shropshire that took part (including our very own Tim Mayo 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Also, a massive thank you to all of our amazing helpers who gave up their afternoon to marshal, organise, encourage and generally make sure everything ran smoothly 👏💙

🎉 50+ ACTIVE MEMBERS — AND STILL PEDALLING! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️
It’s hard to believe that what started with a small group of hardy cyclists gathering at the back of a café in 2018, dreaming about one day having a proper cycling club, has now grown to 50+ active members! 💙

Those early days were all about dreaming, planning, riding and slowly building something that we hoped would become a club made of many. Fast forward to today, and that little dream has become a fantastic community of riders, with rides happening on both Saturdays and Sundays, midweek rides during peak season, plenty of adventures, lots of laughs and, of course, the occasional well-earned coffee and cake stop! ☕🍰😂

Reaching 50+ active members is a fantastic milestone, and it’s a real testament to our longstanding members who have been there from the early days and helped shape Propel into the club it is today.

A huge thank you to everyone who has ridden with us, supported the club, organised rides, welcomed new members and helped create the friendly, sociable spirit that makes Propel what it is. 🙌

From those first few dreamers in the back of a café to 51 strong and counting — what a journey it’s been!

Here’s to the original dreamers, the long-standing members, the new faces, our sponsors Bowring Park Cafe and Sign Shop Telford, and everyone who makes Propel CC such a fantastic club 💙

Here’s a few pictures from those early days 😊

🚴☀️ Propel Cycling Club's First Family Ride – A Fantastic Foundation! ☀️🚴

What a brilliant day for Propel Cycling Club's first-ever Family Ride! We set off from Telford Town Park and made our way down the Silkin Way, enjoying a relaxed ride before finishing at the Woodbridge Inn in Coalport. There, we met up with other club members and family members for a good social and some well-earned refreshments in the glorious sunshine.

While every rider deserves a mention, there were two young stars of the day who truly embodied the spirit of the ride. Theo (aged 4) who has only been riding a bike 3 months, completed the journey all the way to the Woodbridge, demonstrating biking ability well beyond his age. Even after a little tumble along the route, he dusted himself off, proudly sporting a special "leaf bandage", climbed back on his bike, and carried on. A true champion! 🏆

Not to be outdone, his big brother Noah (aged 6) also took on the challenge and completed the ride with determination and a smile. Both boys were absolute heroes, and a wonderful example of what family cycling is all about. 👏🚲

A big thank you to everyone who joined us, and also to the massive crowd gathered in the Town Park to see us off... although rumour has it they may have been there for the Soap Box Wacky Races! 😄

This may have been our first family ride, but it was a fantastic foundation to build on. The smiles, support, encouragement and sense of community on display showed exactly what Propel is all about.

A special thank you to Ian for organising the event. Here's to even more families, hopefully more young riders, and an even bigger turnout next year! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️☀️🍻

Elsewhere across the club, our regular Saturday ride saw two groups of five riders out enjoying the local lanes, Alison added another medal to her growing collection in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, while Kev and Angela headed into Wales in search of more hills ⛰️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

It's great to see members enjoying all aspects of cycling, whether it's a family social ride, a club run, a sportive challenge, or a day spent conquering Welsh climbs. 💪☀️🚲

Thanks as always to our sponsors Bowring Park Cafe and Sign Shop Telford 💙🖤

its that time of year again folks, soon to be August, and this year we are 2nd in the SCCA Hill Climb Series, it's only a half mile, come and join us for a couple of minutes of cycling euphoria, and battle Swayhill (that one that goes from the Woodbridge up to Broseley!)

☀️ Propel Cycling Club Weekly Round-Up ☀️

It certainly feels like the holiday season is in full swing, with many of our members making the most of the fantastic weather and enjoying cycling adventures across the UK and Europe.

A big congratulations to Mark and Josh, who recently completed an epic coast-to-coast ride from Morecambe to Scarborough in just over 9 hours. An incredible achievement, especially in those warm temperatures! 🥵👏🚴

It’s also been great to see so many members out on our mid-week social rides. Our ladies’ group have clearly been making the most of the sunshine, with plenty of smiles, strawberries, scenic bridges, and, of course, a few miles along the way! 🍓🌉🚴‍♀️

Further afield, members have been exploring the stunning roads and landscapes of Wales, Scotland, and Italy, sharing some truly fantastic photos from their adventures.

And, of course, closer to home, we’ve continued our regular Saturday and Sunday club rides, enjoying the beautiful sunshine and some of the best roads that Shropshire has to offer.

Here’s a selection of photos showcasing just some of our members’ epic adventures this week. Thanks to everyone for sharing them, and we look forward to seeing where your bikes take you next! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️☀️📸

Thanks as always to our sponsors Bowring Park Cafe and Sign Shop Telford 💙🖤

Good luck today to Adam Venables one of our guest riders who is fundraising & riding for Crohn’s & Colitis UK.
Here’s their JustGiving page, if you’d like to donate:

Adam and Allen's fundraiser for Crohn’s & Colitis UK Help Adam Venables raise money to support Crohn’s & Colitis UK

The weekend saw 2 groups out now that the build back up has finished. The smaller group went out to Morton Corbett practising their group skills. The larger group went out on a lumpy route taking photos.
Sunday saw another small group out on a shorter ride than normal as holidays have now started & we try to organise rides around who ever is around to ride.
Lots of other rides have been taking place in the week with this lovely weather. Just remember if you’re out stay safe, keep hydrated don’t wait till you’re thirsty & plenty of sunscreen, enjoy your ride.