Running a Cycling Club in 2025 | Organising Rides & members | What it takes to run a cyclocross race

Darren Winfield is the chairman of Leighton Buzzard Road Cycling Club and the organiser behind the legendary Zoocross cyclocross race at Whipsnade Zoo in the UK.In this episode of The Road Ahead, we take a deep dive into what it really takes to run a successful cycling club, how to attract and retain members, and how to pull off a smooth (or muddy) cyclocross race. Darren shares his real-world insights from years of volunteering, racing, and building community around bikes.🚴‍♂️ What you’ll hear about:• Running a modern cycling club in the UK• Building club culture and growing membership• Organising a cyclocross race from scratch• Advice for first-time race organisers• How bike shops can better support grassroots cycling📍 Based in the Home Counties?You can book your premium bike service at: https://procyclemobile.com🛠 Interested in joining the club?Visit http://lbrcc.com/ or find Leighton Buzzard Road Cycling Club via the British Cycling website.🕊️ Upcoming Memorial RideThe Bob Hamilton Memorial Ride leaves the Propeller Memorial, Leighton Buzzard at 08:30am on Sunday 13th April.Routes include an 84-mile ride and a shorter option.📍 What3Words: ///larger.hiring.explain🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with riders, mechanics, organisers, and cycling community legends.