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Over the years the club has
toured the four corners of the globe. From youth hostelling weekends in the Dales, to
trans-continental odysseys, there are tours to suit everyone. Past exploits have included
the very popular Lands-End to John-O-Groats, Ethiopia, South Africa, the USA, India, Ireland
and most of Europe. Below we hope to post a few pictures and memories from some of these
tours, so please share your stories wth us.
The spring of 2009 found the Transpenninies jetting out for the warmth of the Mediteranian sunshine. A blissful week cycling on the peaceful roads of Majorca - what a way to get the season going after the winter we've had!
Nicole and Pauline |
The coastal scenery in Northern Ireland is some of the most beautiful and awe inspiring that you are likely to find anywhere in the world. Members of the TPCC and friends rode over 200 miles from Belfast around the East and Northern coast of Ireland. The key sight to see was the Giants Causeway, it didn't disappoint. The weather was changeable and we all got wet through a few times. A good time was had by all. 
Alan |
Members of the Transpennine Cycling Club part way around the Mary Towneley Loop in the summer 2008. The route is a 42 mile circular route which forms part of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail. The Mary Towneley Loop takes you on a journey through the South Pennines on the Lancashire and Yorkshire borders. Twelve miles north of Manchester, the route passes over open moorland close to Watergrove Reservoir and the town of Rochdale. The Trail follows an old packhorse route from Bottomley to Erringdon with views across the Calder Valley and descends towards the historic town of Hebden Bridge. Between Widdop and Hurstwood Reservoirs, the ancient Gorple Road crosses open countryside providing splendid views towards Burnley. The Trail follows the Rossendale Valley to the small town of Waterfoot, climbing again to meet another historic route, Rooley Moor Road near Rochdale built with stone sets to provide work during the cotton famine in the 1860's. The Mary Towneley Loop is dedicated to the memory of Lady Mary Towneley who first conceived the idea of a long distance route over the Pennines for riders, and campaigned for the Pennine Bridleway for many years. Lady Mary Towneley unfortunately died in February 2001 after a long and bravely fought illness. The route was a challenge to all, it is next to impossible to cycle the whole route without having to get off, or fall as did a few members did, pity this was not caught on film. |
 2005 found the Transpennine Tourers up the great Mount d'Huez to watch the spectacle of the Tour d France. From left to right are John, Nichole, Nick, Coz, Alan, Pauline, John, Chris, Jill, Bananaman and Brog. |
 The Trans Pennine Cycle Club embark on their most recent Lands End to John O'Groats marathon. From left to right are D2, Nicole, Phil, Kath, Martin, David ('El Presidento'), Barry, Collin, a Man and Graham with Pauline behind the lens. As you can see, there are a few strained grimaces as the thought of what was to come, and the rotten weather was understandably at the forefront of their minds. |
 Their fears were groundless however, and a thoroughly marvelous time was had by one and all. Small missadventures such as the time they forgot to book a youth hostel and had to share a trig point for the night only served to heighten their sense of adventure. |
 At last the end is reached and the ramaining souls line up for a final photo shoot in front of the famous and most northerly signpost on the mainland. |
 This is a photo taken somewhere on the island of Gozo in 1994. The T.P.C.C. stayed near St. Andrews Bay in Malta, and this was probably the first club tour, albeit hotel based. From left to right are Richard, Guy, Neil, David and Christine. Also there was Jill who probably took the picture. |