Weekly group cycling rides in Belfast for all abilities. All rides meet at Titanic Quarter unless stated otherwise.
18:30
Basic fitness and skill building laps on Airport Road West. Perfect for all abilities.
18:30
More intense evening session with hill work. Shorter loop in winter, longer in summer when evenings have more light.
18:30
Social-paced hilly ride with technical descents. More intense than laps with better handling skills required.
Fast/tempo pace group for experienced riders with strong group riding skills.
Quite fast pace group for riders with strong group skills at a slightly slower pace than A.
Brisk pace group for riders developing their group riding skills.
Moderate pace group for developing group riding skills at a comfortable pace.
Social pace group focused on general fitness and developing riding skills.
09:30
A relaxed Sunday spin with a coffee stop. Similar pace to Wednesday laps. Perfect for easing into the weekend.
Fast/tempo pace group for experienced riders. Optional Sunday ride depending on weather and interest.
Quite fast pace group for riders with strong group skills. Optional Sunday ride depending on weather and interest.
Every TQCC group ride is led by a volunteer Ride Leader (RL) — an experienced club member who plans and guides the ride. Ride Leaders are the backbone of our club, ensuring every ride is safe, enjoyable, and appropriate for the group's ability level.
Before each ride, your Ride Leader will have:
At the start of the ride, the RL will explain the route, discuss the planned pace, and review the calls and hand signals we use to communicate on the road. They're there to help new riders feel confident and to ensure everyone knows what to expect.
While cycling is an outstanding recreational sport, it also involves inherent risks. These include but are not limited to: traveling on or crossing busy roads, winding roads, steep descents, potholes, accidents, unexpected moves by other riders, physical exertion, fatigue, mechanical issues, and interactions with motorists.
By participating in a TQCC group ride, all riders acknowledge these risks and agree to assume responsibility for their own safety. TQCC officers, committee members, and Ride Leaders are volunteers who organize rides in good faith, and are not liable for any injury or damage resulting from participation in club activities.
Ride Leaders provide guidance and structure, but every rider is ultimately responsible for their own safety. Ride within your abilities, maintain your bike in good working order, and speak up if you're uncomfortable with any aspect of the ride. Our Ride Leaders are here to help, but safe group riding requires the attention and cooperation of everyone on the ride.
Sun, 29 March 2026
Belfast to Comber
An annual event to mark the start of the longer evenings after a harsh winter! Each pace group will organise their own route all leaving from Titanic Quarter Belfast, and meeting at The Georgian House in Comber for lunch.
View details →Tue, 7 April 2026
Lap of Strangford Lough
A challenging 71.7-mile Easter Tuesday cruise featuring 2,930 feet of climbing through scenic Northern Ireland countryside.
View details →Sat, 18 April 2026
Belfast to St Johns Lighthouse
~90 miles
An annual event from Belfast down to the St Johns Lighthouse near Kilough, and then back again. A good test of fitness with some groups typically merging together and riding together.
View details →Sat, 2 May 2026
Antrim Coast
Short and Long options
A nod to the Club's origins, a slight replica of the Giro d'Italia route. There is a short and long version of this route available.
View details →Fri, 12 June 2026
Harlequins Rugby Club, 45a Deramore Park, Belfast
~44 miles
The only TQCC event open to cyclists outside the club. An evening route of approximately 44 miles through the hills of Belfast. All groups and abilities welcome!
View details →Sat, 20 June 2026
Mondello Park, Ireland
After having great fun, TQCC will again be attending the Mondello 24hr Race. Groups of various ability will mix and join in on the race.
View details →25-26 July 2026
Belfast to Dublin to Belfast
~230 miles over 2 days
Club members will ride from Belfast to Dublin on Saturday, stay overnight, and return Dublin to Belfast on Sunday. Big miles, but big smiles!
View details →Sat, 15 August 2026
The Mourne Mountains
106 miles
Another nod to the Giro d'Italia origins of the club. This event is much longer and hillier, so hopefully you have built up fitness over the summer!
View details →August 2026
Around Lough Neagh
89 miles
The official Lap The Lough has been cancelled, however we will be running our own club event to allow club members the opportunity to do this great course.
View details →5-12 September 2026
Mallorca, Spain
Club trip to Mallorca for a week of cycling in the sunshine.
View details →October 2026
TBC
Celebrate a great year with the club! Join us for our end of season social gathering.
View details →Tue, 24 February 2026
The Dock Cafe, Titanic Quarter
The Annual General Meeting of the club to discuss new committee members, changes to the club, finances, the last year and the year ahead.
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