Club Grappa Ashford Cycling Club

We are Club Grappa a friendly cycling club based in Ashford, Kent that has regular Sunday club rides. Why the name Grappa? A cold Spring day.

We are a cycling club based in Ashford, Kent in the south of England, the Kent arm of Club Grappa based in London. What we do:

We ride most weekends across the south east of Kent. We have a ladies ride most Saturday mornings and a club ride on Sunday mornings. In the summer months we meet at Stag coffee shop in Ashford High St at 8am for a pre ride coffee and set off at 8.30. In the winter months

its 8.30 at Stag with a set off of 9am. We have members that race Cyclo Cross, Road and TTs but have our roots firmly in our friendly social rides. To join Club Grappa follow the link below

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/profile/7287/club-grappa

Once joined then email [email protected] and I will add you to the private page where all our rides are posted. Our bones, chilled by the climb to the café at the top of the Cipressa were warmed by double espresso and dark Grappa chasers.

‘You know, we should start some sort of club and do more of this’

‘Yeah, let’s do that…what should we call it? I take a sip of the Grappa and wince, just as I had on the climb.

'Club Grappa.’

Club Grappa T&Cs
1.) Helmets are mandatory on all rides.
2.) Bring hydration, spare tube, nutrition
3.) Wear appropriate clothing to be comfortable during the entire ride. (The weather can and will change during the ride.) 4.) Bring a spare tube in case of puncture
5.) Be sure to have Sun Screen for HOT or SUNNY days.
6.) Please be sure to bring a "Road ID" or similar up to date IN CASE OF EMERGENCY INFO list with you on all rides to allow others to help you if you are unable to help yourself. DISCLAIMER: By being a member of this group or signing up for OR attending any CLUB GRAPPA CLUB RIDE, EVENT OR Function you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis

08/08/2026

Hi there will be 2 groups out this Sunday, group 1 faster and longer group 2 slower, steady and shorter. If you haven’t been out for a while come and join us. Routes in the comments

09/05/2026

Group 2 Sunday club ride 09/05/26 will be doing a flat 40
https://www.strava.com/routes/3488090178364186408
The G daug is out of the cage. Cafe Nero meet 08.30 ride out at 9

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21/05/2025

Kit Order

Looking at putting a Castelli Order together

I have spoken to Castelli and the minimum kit order is again 10 of each item

As its our second order the prices are as follows ( no setup costs)

COMPETIZIONE 3 S/S JERSEY + zippered key pocket with reflective trim - £69.99
COMPETIZIONE 2 BIBSHORT - £76.99

Arm Warmers - £22.50
THERMAL L/S JERSEY - £77.99

As I say we need 10 of each item to proceed with the order

Leadtime is 8-12 weeks

Could you let me know if you would like to order anything

01/05/2025

Ok so Captain Slow AKA Papa Grappa has re-found his mojo for cycling again so there is a big beacon going out for anyone that want to rekindle there love for riding with G2 wether you have ridden with us in the past or not and fancy a group ride then please let me know if you interested. You can comment here or DM me (I’m Alex btw)

11/01/2025

Due to the cold weather we are going to push back the roll out time to 10am, we can assess the conditions over a coffee and make a decision

09/01/2025

We will be at Wonder Cafe on Sunday for a 9am roll out, there will be an easy Group 3 for anyone wanting to ease back into the saddle for 2025!!

29/10/2022

Update…..please read!!!!

1 - Tomorrow the clocks go back so you get an extra hour in bed!!
2 - We are changing to the Winter meet time of 9:30 to roll out
3 - We are going to now meet at Cafe Grace (opposite the Curious Brewery) from 9 for a coffee before we roll out
4 - Tomorrow is a flat 60 miler (route to follow), standard no drop policy

Thanks for reading 💪

12/08/2021

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