Summer kit window opens
Kit Officer Hans Van Nierop has opened a window for ordering Club kit. This opportunity has a deadline of Wednesday 10 June 2020. Details are below. Orders should be made … Continue Reading Summer kit window opens
An important update for Welland Valley CC members on the club’s 2020 season
With no obvious end in sight to the current COVID-19 situation, the Club Committee has decided the following (and it’s not all bad news): All scheduled events in the current … Continue Reading An important update for Welland Valley CC members on the club’s 2020 season
World Cycling day! Thanks to all the volunteers.
On this day, 3rd June, we celebrate World Cycling Day; we also celebrate National Volunteers’ Week this week. We would like to thank all those volunteers in the club and … Continue Reading World Cycling day! Thanks to all the volunteers.
Thanks from Thomas’s Fund
Thanks to all the Welland Valley Cycling Club members who donated to Thomas’s Fund after riding the Sportive route ( which was cancelled due to Covid 19) over the weekend.
Zwift ‘no drop’ virtual Club Ride 2 June
Zwift invites have been sent out for Tuesday’s virtual ‘no drop’ Zwift ride, which this week will be the Great London Loop (chosen by Mike Smith). If you would like … Continue Reading Zwift ‘no drop’ virtual Club Ride 2 June
Do you fancy becoming a timekeeper?
There are many ways to be involved with our brilliant sport. At a time where organised time trialing has been suspended have you ever thought of training to become a … Continue Reading Do you fancy becoming a timekeeper?
Photo of the day.
Photo of the day comes from David Wilson, taken at the Leicester Castle classic a few years ago.
Cycling picture of the day….. ‘who, when, where’?
Saturday’s picture of the day was submitted by Rowland Summerlin, who asked ‘who, when, where’? Who included Rowland, Lee Scampton, a cheeky smiling Dean Barnett, Juliet Sterland, Glenn (or Colin) … Continue Reading Cycling picture of the day….. ‘who, when, where’?
ANC – and all that
The latest history excerpt from Peter Riley looks back at the time the Club was known as Welland Valley ANC…….. At the Annual General Meeting in December 1985, concerns were … Continue Reading ANC – and all that
Update from CTT.
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/articles/view/556 Here is the latest Coronavirus statement from Cycling Time Trials (CTT). While it is not possible yet for them to give a date for a return to racing, CTT … Continue Reading Update from CTT.
The Catch!
Here is some good advice from Vic Barnett! For those of us who are missing a bit of competition here’s a little tip you might like to try. With lots … Continue Reading The Catch!
Update on the suspension of cycling activity from British Cycling
British Cycling this afternoon published an update on the suspension of organised cycling activities. We will keep you posted as the revised suspensions are reviewed by BC. All the details … Continue Reading Update on the suspension of cycling activity from British Cycling
#DownloadRideDonate
This Saturday would have been the Welland Valley Macmillan Sportive. It’s been a great event over the years, and we look forward to its return in safer times. In addition … Continue Reading #DownloadRideDonate
Vic’s Pic of the day!
Today’s Pic of the Day comes from Vic Barnett. “One of my favourite pictures is winning my second world championships in Canada in 2001 being of the pace for most … Continue Reading Vic’s Pic of the day!
Picture of the day: 2up!
Today’s cycling picture of the day shows Phil Rayner and Michael Burke about to start an early season 2 up TT. Phil succinctly describes the moment….“Kings Cliffe flyers 2 up … Continue Reading Picture of the day: 2up!
Pictures of the day: Into the Valley!
Sunday morning in normal times means Club Run, so today’s pictures are some action shots of the yellow train rolling through local lanes (photographers include Jonny and Sophie, thank you). … Continue Reading Pictures of the day: Into the Valley!
Picture of the day: Mike Smith
Today’s picture of the day comes from Mike Smith: “Taken at the hospitality venue of the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire sportive. One of those great days. I had good legs … Continue Reading Picture of the day: Mike Smith