COGS

15/10/2026

This Saturday, 0930 from Petersfinger Park and Ride off the Southampton Road we're off to Hale Farmers Market in the New Forest. All welcome to come on probably the last warm day of the year! Details on

Free bike rides and events to join, and great cycle routes to explore, all from British Cycling.

07/10/2026

COGS Annual General Meeting
Guest speaker will be Nathalie 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 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.

07/10/2026

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?

01/10/2026

Terrific turn out for the extended summer unorganised rides. You turn up and you decide which pub to ride too.

22/09/2026

COGS have been send the following information if you cycle to Churchfields Recycling Centre. We hope the same will apply for pedestrians? - pilot booking system
A reminder that Wiltshire Council are launching a trial booking system for the Household Recycling Centre at Churchfields, starting on 14/9/2026 with bookings opening on 8/9/2026. Cyclists will continue to be allowed to use the HRC but we have been told they will need to make a booking through Wiltshire Council Customer Services via telephone (0300 456 0100 - lines open 9am - 5pm Mon - Fri).

18/09/2026

COGS Glow Rides get top billing in today’s Salisbury Journal email briefing

11/09/2026

Great turnout for last Thursday’s ride to Dark Revolution to support our local pubs.

11/09/2026

Glow rides are back on 22 October 2026

Women-led and open to everyone, the Salisbury glow ride is organised by COGS. Meet at the Guildhall, Salisbury Market Sq at 6pm for a ride round town - brighten up your bike with lights and let’s show off the bling.

Image courtesy of Cycling UK

11/09/2026

Several coggies are riding for the Wilts churches trust on saturday. If you fancy a leisurely 40miles visiting churches 10-4pm meet Five Rivers 10am.
Just turn up with sandwiches.