Ilkeston Cycle Club

ICC Awards 2025 - Heroes Edition
2026-05-01 16:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Ilkeston Town Football Club, Ilkeston Town Football Club, Ilkeston, DE7 8JF, United Kingdom
The ICC Awards are BACK for 2025! (…in 2026)

We’re delighted to welcome you to the ICC Awards this year at the recently refurbished Ilkeston Town Football Club function room.

This year’s theme is your “Heroes” – this is anyone who has inspired you to get into cycling, better yourself or just encourage yourself to do something you wouldn’t normally do!It’s all about you!

Fancy dress is highly encouraged but not required.Save the date: Friday 1st May!

Chip cobs, snacks and a bar with soft drinks and adult beverages will be available.

Tickets available to club members on TeamApp: PURCHASE TICKETS NOW

The Midsummer Charity Audax
2026-06-21 08:30 - 16:00 | Queen’s Head Ockbrook, DE72 3RN
Spondon & Ilkeston Cycle Clubs are again working together to host their annual Midsummer Audax on Sunday 21st June 2026.

Following the success of the last two years, we will be aiming yet again for a hundred hundreds; one hundred riders doing their own century, either 100 miles or 100km.

Both routes are completely new. We have a new café which is halfway for all riders.

We also have a new, local charity, Treetops Hospice Care, based in Risley and as well as passing there, each route has been designed to ride past several of their charity shops.

As previously, we will all start (8am) and finish at the Queens Head in Ockbrook, where food and drink is available all day and there is a large garden for you all to recuperate and compare rides.

***Detailed routes will only be sent out close to the day***

We ask that you do two things to enter:1) Make a donation on the JustGiving page LINK HERE (You choose how much but we would suggest a minimum of £10 please)2) When you have set up your donation, JUST BEFORE CLICKING TO CONFIRM PAYMENT, you will be asked if you are happy for us to have your details. You MUST tick this second box “I am happy to share my information with ICC/SCC for the purpose of thanking me”

Link to JustGiving Page

Some info about Treetops…….

Treetops Hospice is the leading end of life care charity for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. They provide nursing care and emotional support for adults with life-limiting conditions, those who’ve been bereaved, and their families.

Their services are available free of charge, from diagnosis onwards. They offer end of life nursing in patients’ own homes, counselling for grieving children and adults, personalised wellbeing support and confidential advice.

It costs £5.3 million a year to keep Treetops going and we need to raise over 80% of cost

Note:All riders do at their own risk/responsibility. Organisers accept no responsibility. You must follow rules of the road at all times. If needed, you should consider cycle specific insurance.

Little Eaton Carnival - Hill Climb
2026-07-03 18:15 - 21:00 | Vicarage Lane, Vicarage Lane, Little Eaton, DE21 5EB, United Kingdom
🚴 Little Eaton Carnival Hill Climb

Buckle up, because our Hill Climb season is HERE — and we’re kicking things off in style with our legendary annual collaboration with Little Eaton Carnival! This is one of the most-loved events in our calendar, and it’s easy to see why.

🏔️ The Challenge Awaits Just under half a mile of pure grit — starting on tarmac before the road gives way to a rugged track as you battle your way to the summit. Short? Yes. Easy? Absolutely not.

🏆 Who Shows Up? Everyone. We’re talking former National Hill Climb Champions at one end of the spectrum, and determined little ones being lovingly nursed up the hill by their Grandma at the other. Unicyclists, road bikes, mountain bikes — if it has wheels (or just one), it’s welcome here.

🎭 Fancy Dress — Because Why Not? Completely optional, but where’s the fun in that? Past appearances include Spiderman, Supergirl, Astronauts, Trump, Lance Armstrong, Woody from Toy Story and many more legends of the hill. Come in costume. Make your mark.

🥇 Prizes & Competition There’s something for everyone:

Separate categories for road and mountain bikes

Children’s & youth prizes

And the all-important Best Fancy Dress award 🎖️

📋 The Details

💰 Entry: £3 (all proceeds go to Carnival funds)

⚠️ ICC Hill Climb Season Tickets do NOT apply to this event

📝 Sign-on: CASH/CARD PAYMENT ON THE NIGHT ONLY, on the green at the bottom of the hill

🕕 Sign-on opens: 6:15pm | First rider off: 7:00pm

🍺 After Party

Join us at the Queen’s Head, Little Eaton for social time and what we can only describe as an extensive prize-giving ceremony. You’ve earned it.

See you on the hill! 🏁

ROUTE: https://www.strava.com/routes/2975395888372230106

Ockbrook Hill Climb
2026-07-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Queen’s Head Ockbrook, DE72 3RN
🚴 Summer Hill Climb Series — It’s Go Time!

The wait is over — our Summer Hill Climb Series is properly underway, and we’re starting with a spicy one. Say hello to Bakehouse Lane, Ockbrook — the shortest climb in the series, but don’t let that fool you. Short means fast, and fast means there are absolutely no excuses! 😅

📍 The Climb: Bakehouse Lane, Ockbrook

The quickest of the bunch — but every second counts when you’re racing the clock. Leave it all on the lane!

📋 The Details

📝 Sign-on: Queen’s Head Car Park from 6:30pm

🏁 First rider off: 7:00pm

💰 Entry: £5 per event

🎟️ Season Ticket: All 5 Hill Climbs for just £18 (Juniors: £3 per event / £12 season ticket)

🚨 FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS AND HELMET ARE COMPULSORY FOR THESE EVENTS

🗓️ Flexible — You’re in Control

Every climb is a standalone event, so you can dip in for just one or go all-in for the full series — every Friday evening throughout July. Do one, do them all, do whatever works for you. No pressure, all fun.

🤝 Everyone is Welcome

Seriously — every standard, every bike, ICC member or not. Whether you’re chasing a PB or just chasing the fun, there’s a place for you on the start line.

🍺 After the Climb

Head back to the Queen’s Head for well-earned refreshments, a good catch-up, and the all-important results. 🏆

See you at the bottom of the hill! 🏁

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2749025644033962550

🚨 FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS AND HELMET ARE COMPULSORY FOR THESE EVENTS

Tannenbaum Hill Climb
2026-07-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Tannenbaum Campsite, Tannenbaum Campsite, Belper Road, Belper, DE56 2RD, United Kingdom
🚴 Brand New Route Alert — This One’s a Beast!

We’re mixing things up with a brand new Hill Climb route — and it’s an absolute cracker. This isn’t your typical short, sharp shock. This is a proper test of stamina, grit and determination. Welcome to the climb that keeps on giving. 😤

🏔️ The Challenge: 369ft Over 1.75 Miles

Starting at the Bulls Head, Belper Lane End, this monster of a climb hits you hard and fast near the bottom — and just when you think you’re through the worst of it… it drags on. And on. And on. 😅 There’s nowhere to hide on this one.

📍 Sign-On: Tannenbaum Campsite — Top of the Hill

Head to the Tannenbaum Campsite at the summit to sign on, where you’ll find:

🅿️ Parking

🍺 A bar

🍔 At least one food stall

Then make your way down to the Bulls Head at Belper Lane End for the start line. Simple!

👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for Everyone

The campsite is set up to be a fantastic venue for spectators and families — with a safe viewing area to cheer riders as they cross the finish line. Whether you’re racing or watching, this one promises to be a brilliant occasion.

🎉 Stay for the Social!

Once the racing is done, the campsite transforms into the perfect setting for a terrific social evening while results are tallied up and then announced. Good company, great atmosphere — what more do you need?

📋 The Details

💰 Entry: £5 per event

🎟️ Season Ticket: All 5 climbs for just £18 (Juniors: £3 per event / £12 season ticket)

🗓️ Every Friday evening in July — do one, do them all, totally up to you!

🚨 FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS AND HELMET ARE COMPULSORY FOR THESE EVENTS

🤝 All Are Welcome

Every standard, every bike, ICC member or not. If you’ve got legs and a bike, you’re in. Come along, give it everything you’ve got, and enjoy one of the best evenings of the summer. 🌅

See you at the top! 🏁

ROUTE: https://www.strava.com/routes/3504872018452592890

🚨 FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS AND HELMET ARE COMPULSORY FOR THESE EVENTS

ICC Hill Climb - The Windmill
2026-07-24 18:30 - 21:00 | The Windmill Cafe, Cat and Fiddle Lane, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6HD, United Kingdom
🌬️ The Windmill Hill Climb — A True Summer Classic!

Some events come and go. This one? It’s become THE event of the summer. The Windmill Hill Climb is firmly cemented in the calendar as an absolute must-do — and once you’ve experienced it, you’ll know exactly why. 🏆

🏔️ The Climb: An Iconic Finish Like No OtherRiders set off from the depot at the bottom of the hill, pushing hard before sweeping into the grounds of the café and crossing the finish line in front of the magnificent Cat & Fiddle Windmill — the highest point in the Ilkeston postcode area. 🌬️ It doesn’t get more dramatic than that.

📍 Sign-On: The CaféGet signed on at the café before making your way to the start. And the best bit? After the racing, the café opens especially for us — and we have the whole place to ourselves. 🎉

That means you and your fellow riders get exclusive access to their incredible selection of baked goods. Yes, you’ve absolutely earned that cake. 🍰

👨‍👩‍👧 Brilliant for Spectators & FamiliesThere’s a fantastic, safe viewing area where supporters can gather to watch and cheer riders as they battle their way up to that iconic finish line. A great evening out whether you’re racing or cheering! 📣

🗓️ Flexible as AlwaysEvery Hill Climb is a standalone event, but they’re also part of our Friday evening series throughout July. Do one, do them all — completely your all. No commitment required, just turn up and enjoy!

📋 The Details

💰 Entry: £5 per event

🎟️ Season Ticket: All 5 climbs for just £18 (Juniors: £3 per event / £12 season ticket)

🚨 FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS AND HELMET ARE COMPULSORY FOR THESE EVENTS

🤝 Everyone is WelcomeICC members, non-members, seasoned climbers, first-timers — all are welcome. If you fancy a challenge and a brilliant evening out, this is the one for you.

See you at the Windmill! 🌬️🏁

ROUTE https://www.strava.com/routes/3070098615643216472

🚨 FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS AND HELMET ARE COMPULSORY FOR THESE EVENTS

The Darley Abbey Dubble Header
2026-07-31 18:30 - 21:00 | The Carpenters Arms, The Carpenters Arms, Moor Lane, Dale Abbey, Derbyshire, DE7 4PP, United Kingdom
🎉 The Grand Finale — Darley Abbey Double Header!

All good things must come to an end, and what an end it is. We’re closing out our Hill Climb season in epic style with the legendary Darley Abbey Double Header — because one climb was never going to be enough for a season finale, was it? 😏

🏔️ Not One Climb. TWO Climbs.That’s right — you’re getting double the suffering, double the glory and double the bragging rights. Here’s how the evening unfolds:

Climb One — Potato Pit Lane 🥔Meet at the Carpenter’s Arms for sign-on, then it’s down to the corner and up Potato Pit Lane, past the Cowshed and beyond. Get your legs warmed up — you’re going to need them.

Climb Two — No Man’s Lane ⚔️Barely time to catch your breath before it’s over the hill and up the other side via No Man’s Lane. Two hills. One evening. Absolute carnage. We love it.

🍺 End of Season CelebrationsOnce both climbs are conquered, it’s back to the Carpenter’s Arms for results, end-of-season socialising, and the kind of well-deserved refreshments that only a double header can justify. 🏆 It’s been an incredible season — let’s send it off in style!

🗓️ Part of Something BiggerEvery Hill Climb is a standalone event, but together they form our brilliant Friday evening series throughout July. Whether tonight is your first or your fifth — you’re welcome here.

📋 The Details

💰 Entry: £5 per event

🎟️ Season Ticket: All 5 climbs for just £18 (Juniors: £3 per event / £12 season ticket)

📝 Sign-on at the Carpenter’s Arms

🚨 FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS AND HELMET ARE COMPULSORY FOR THESE EVENTS

🤝 All Are WelcomeMembers, non-members, fast riders, slow riders — every standard is celebrated here. Come one, come all, and let’s finish the season together! 🙌

See you at the Carpenter’s Arms — and see you at the top. Twice. 🏁🏁

ROUTES:https://www.strava.com/routes/19432486https://www.strava.com/routes/3225174982873610226

🚨 FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS AND HELMET ARE COMPULSORY FOR THESE EVENTS
