‘Free Wheels East’ is the tale of cousins Jamie and Ben. They set off on an epic adventure; without know-how or training they attempt to ride bicycles on every continent. 35 countries, 3 years, near fatal accidents, life threatening illnesses, life changing experiences and no flights. This is a free HIBC event – open to all as […]
A fantastic evening of team riding and fun racing was had by about 20 HIBC club riders who got to enjoy a 2 hour track session at the Lee Valley Velodrome in May 2023. The group was split into two, and a series of chain-gang style pursuit team riding, and fun mini races was held […]
May 2023 saw Geoff, Mike, Will and Dan spend a week cycling in Mallorca. Why Mallorca? Well apart from the obvious (the weather), the island has fantastic scenery, a mix of mountainous and flat cycling, and miles of smooth tarmac. We stayed in Puerta Pollensa at the Hotel Eolo. It was well set up for […]
Report by Dan Mace The Pennine Bridleway (PB) is a National Trail that runs for 330km from the southern Peak District to a spot in the middle of nowhere (literally) near Kirby Stephen in Cumbria. In May 2022 Charlie, Craig, Chris, Pete and Dan tackled the southern section, from the start at Middleton Top and […]
Report by Dan Mace Day 1 – Histon to Grantham Six HIBC cyclists set off from the pump in Histon on 23 July 2021, destination Whitby in North Yorkshire. Setting off up the busway and through St Ives and Hemingford, it felt like a Sunday club ride. Familiar roads and paths soon gave way to […]
HIBC’s summer tour this year will take place over the weekend of 23-26 July. Unlike previous tours, when we have driven to our destination, we will start from Histon and make our way north via quiet roads and bridleways through the east of England to Whitby. The route is planned to take three nights and […]
We are delighted to announce that the Strawberry Community Cycle Event will return this year, on Sunday 5 September. Established in 2015, the Strawberry rides have become a successful mass participation sporting event with nearly 600 people taking part in 2019. The rides are a fun and relaxed way to enjoy cycling along the country roads […]
Together with Friends of Histon & Impington Community, Histon & Impington Bicycle Club has taken the decision to cancel the Strawberry Cycle Event this year. This is due to the ongoing uncertainty around coronavirus. We hope the event will return in 2021.