Go Fast Turn Left

Go Fast, Turn Left or GFTL was born out of a simple ambition to find like-minded, unpretentious
cyclists who wanted to do one thing, and one thing only, go fast (and we guess also turn left).
Regents Park, London has become a global hub for racers and cyclists alike. It is one of the most
Strava’d segment on the planet. With the park closed to motor traffic in the early mornings, it naturally
lends itself to meeting for a few fast laps before heading for a coffee and out to work.
As a group of young, relatively inexperienced cyclists, the first members of GFTL, focused on just getting
out and having a good time with friends. We didn’t know about The Rules, the etiquette or cycling rituals,
we shunned exclusivity and embraced the simple and authentic desire to go faster each day.
As members of larger London clubs, we had access to cycling networks and forums to host and join
other rides.

It was through the Rapha Cycling Club app that we decided to first label what we were doing simply
going fast, and turning left (anti-clockwise, i.e “Left”, around Regents Park). Our first public ride created
quite a buzz, and people kept coming back. It wasn’t long until our maverick approach to cycling gained
notoriety and spin-off rides such as Go Slow Turn Right began to form.
In 2019 we decided to formalise the culture and small community we’d begun to grow and create a kit to
call our own. Our idea now felt as though it had a life of its own, carried by anyone and everyone who
wore our colours.
Our founding members wrestled with the definition of what we had created and couldn’t pin down if we
were a race team or a club. Following our instincts, we decided GFTL Is both. Every member of GFTL is
a sponsored rider, anyone can race and everyone benefits from the partnerships we form.