meetings, events and rides

COGS COMMITTEE Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month

The COGS monthly committee meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Royal George, 17 Bedwin Street, SP1 3UT. Please meet in the room behind the bar. If you are interested in attending and would like copies of the previous minutes and agenda then please contact us at cogsbike@gmail.com

2026 Dates as follows:

27th October 24th November

Agendas and minutes for each meeting are forwarded to members each month.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Tuesday's meeting - all COGS members, and anyone with an interest in cycling are very welcome to attend our meetings! Please contact us at cogsbike@gmail.com

COGS Annual General Meeting Nov 3rd

Guest speaker will be Natalie Martin from the Walk, Wheel Cycle Trust who will present on "People-Powered Movement - Our Strategy for a Healthier, Fairer and More Active Future". The AGM will take place on Tuesday 3rd November at 7.30pm at the Quaker Meeting House (Wilton Road, SP2 7EF). Walk Wheel Cycle Trust have just announced that they have received £104 million from Active Travel England to improve and maintain walking, wheeling and cycling routes in England - great news indeed and we look forward to hearing from Natalie.

COGS CHRISTMAS MEAL

This year's COGS Christmas gathering for the meal will take place at Qudos (Castle Street) 12 noon for Sunday December 13th 2026. We will update with menu and timings for the ride in due course, but likely to be leaving from the Five Rivers Leisure Centre at 10am - who will be the best dressed Santa?

To book your place please contact Mr Rob Jacobs on 07929 542852

Image courtesy of See photos from Santa Cycle charity ride through Green Bay area

COGS Mens Matters Event

Date: Saturday 10th October 2026, 10.00h - 12.00

Venue: Salisbury City Hall

COGS are delighted to attend this year’s Men Matters showcase on World Mental Health Day, showing our support for raising awareness of men’s mental health. We recognise how important exercise, social connection and friendship are in supporting wellbeing, and as an inclusive cycling group we’ll be sharing information about our short, sociable rides designed for men who want gentle, friendly outings rather than fast‑paced cycling. Our rides move at a pace that suits everyone, with regular stops at cafés or pubs for a break and a chat. If getting out on your bike with supportive company sounds right for you, please visit the COGS stand and speak with our Membership Secretary, Mark Burfit, or our Chair, Rob Jacobs.

Contact persons:

· Mr Rob Jacobs - 07929 542852

· Mr Peter Durnan 07761 667811

Salisbury Glow Rides

Date: 22nd October 2026

Time: 18.00 – 19.30 hrs

Start location: Guildhall Square, Market Place, Salisbury

We'd love you to join us for the ‘Salisbury Glow Ride’. Glow rides are a colourful celebration of cycling that shine a light on the need for safer streets and better cycle routes for women. Currently only 8% of women in Wiltshire cycle - let's provide women with more support.

Expect a bright, colourful and gentle ride around the streets and parks of Salisbury lasting no more than 45 minutes. There will be the opportunity to warm yourself up with coffee, cake and a chat afterwards.

Women-led but open to everyone, Salisbury glow rides are being organised by COGS (Cycling Opportunities Group Salisbury).

The rides, lighting up streets with bike lights, glow sticks and vibrant clothing, are part of the Cycling UK charity’s campaign My Ride. Our Right —which highlights how women are more likely than men to be put off cycling by fears of busy traffic, poor road infrastructure and intimidating behaviour from drivers.

Participants can join the event by registering on the Cycling UK website cyclinguk.org

Find Salisbury on the Glow Rides map and follow the link available to you.

We look forward to welcoming you on the evening to help us draw attention to these issues.

Contact persons:

· Mr Rob Jacobs - 07929 542852

· Mr Peter Durnan 07761 667811

Image courtesy of Cycling UK

For women who are interested in getting into cycling them either contact:

Wiltshire Council Road Safety Team,
1. email: roadsafetyeducation@wiltshire.gov.uk
2. Phone number:01225 713 700
Find out more about Breeze rides in Salisbury (Rides are for ladies to ride out together to experience and enjoy cycling from beginners right up to day rides). No stress, no trying to beat each other or your own previous ride-time. These rides are for pleasure and companionship and a slice of cake! For more information or to join the WhatsApp group, contact Gillian on 07909756474

COGS Rides Programme for 2026 is now FINISHED - see you in APRIL 2027

The COGS weekly summer Thursday night rides have now finished for the summer. Thanks to everyone that came along . As always we are grateful to Rob Jacobs and the rides programme committee for organising the weekly Thursday evening rides. We will be organising more rides in 2027. Below is an example of our rides schedule.

Example of the 2026 Summer rides programm

Sprocket Rides

Sprockets are a group of friends who cycle each Wednesday.

Distances: approximately 40 miles

Location: decided by the group

Stops: involving lunch at a cafe or pub.

There is no structure, organisation or administration as this is a social ride for friends.

Contact cogsbike@googlemail.com and we will put you in contact with the group.

Breeze Rides for Women

Ladies who Breeze Ride in Salisbury. This group is for any ladies who are want to ride out socially together, experienced leisure and road riders on a Saturday morning, with more gentle, road and cycle path shorter rides on a Sunday. The rides are for ladies who want to have a bit of fun exploring Salisbury and the surrounding area while keeping fit and doing their bit for the environment. No stress, no trying to beat each other or your own previous ride-tìme. These rides are foŕ pleasure and companionship and a slice of cake.

Click on SALISBURY BREEZERS for more information

Salisbury Road and Mountain Cycling Club

Road Cycling

SRAM have a large and active road cycling section catering for everyone from riders training, racing or simply looking to improve fitness to those wanting to explore further afield and experience the countryside of Wiltshire – and Hampshire, Dorset and even further away. We run weekly road rides on multiple days, from the Thursday club ride to the Sunday cafe social where the destination is selected purely for great coffee and cake!

Gravel & Mountain Biking

Salisbury is fantastically positioned for exploring the off road by bike. With iconic national heritage sites such as Stonehenge and the New Forest on our doorstep, come with us to experience some of the most wonderful scenery Britain has to offer without the sight or smells of traffic! We run weekly gravel and mountain bike rides and some of us have been known to take on multi-day adventures such as the King Alfred Way.

Contact SRAM @: SRAMcc – Salisbury Road And Mountain Cycling Club

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