Breezy Rider
Cycling is not the most diverse of sports (hurrah for Teniel Campbell and Biniam Girmay) so it probably won’t surprise you to learn that 80% of British Cycling members are male. … Continue Reading Breezy Rider
Glorious Gravel
Thank you to Jeff Hanner for this report. We know another WVCC member also took part as they said, “hello” as they overtook us. Sorry we don’t know who you … Continue Reading Glorious Gravel
Upcoming Audax
The Kings and Queens of Mercia audax takes place on Saturday 7th September. It’s local to us and is being organised by Rob Jones of Leicester Forest CC. It’s 200km … Continue Reading Upcoming Audax
Round and round and round
“O what a glorious thing to be A healthy, grown up, busy busy, cyclist” OK, I know it doesn’t scan, and I apologise to Arthur Askey, but I did so … Continue Reading Round and round and round
Alistair Watson
Members will be sad to hear that Alistair Watson passed away recently. When newly-retired, Alistair Watson was a time trialler who surfed different clubs, not least Hinckley and the Rocko, … Continue Reading Alistair Watson
If you’re small man, keep reading
We are fortunate to have received a donation of WVCC kit from an ex-club member. It’s all in good condition and it’s all a men’s size small. What’s more, it’s … Continue Reading If you’re small man, keep reading
The tough got going at Mallory
When the going gets tough, the tough got going (with apologies to Billy Ocean) at the first of the club’s Mallory ‘Summer’ Race Nights. Twenty-one hardy souls took to the … Continue Reading The tough got going at Mallory
Wedding Congratulations
Many congratulations to club member Scott Tucker and Claire who married last Saturday. We wish you both every happiness.
Happy Birthday George
Happy birthday President George! Today members and friends of Welland Valley Cycling Club are wishing our President George Barnett a very happy 80th birthday. Before being Club President, George was … Continue Reading Happy Birthday George
Provisional Kibworth 10 tt results
Ride for Oxfam
Not a race or a time trial or even an official club event; instead this is a social ride with cycling friends and the offer of scrummy homemade cake. Loads … Continue Reading Ride for Oxfam
Tuesday’s tt start sheet
First rider off at 7.45pm, I minute intervals. Remember the new starting procedure! Riders will be required to start in the layby at a specified angle which allows them to … Continue Reading Tuesday’s tt start sheet
Time trial photos
Enjoy these excellent photos from Sunday’s time trial taken by Mike Ives. Thank you very much Mike and apologies for the club run interlopers! (and my apologies for the question … Continue Reading Time trial photos
WVCC score an “Olympic” victory
Thank you to Doug Tincello for this report from the Melton time trial and many congratulations to our riders. On Saturday 25th May Melton Olympic cycle club hosted their Open … Continue Reading WVCC score an “Olympic” victory
Definitely something for women cyclists
If you’re female and a cyclist you will almost certainly have had a sore bum at some time. It can be a delicate topic to discuss but it is too … Continue Reading Definitely something for women cyclists
Open up miles more smiles with group riding skills sessions
Being able to ride in a group safely and efficiently opens up a wide range of opportunities for those relatively new to cycling, including club runs, chain gangs and even … Continue Reading Open up miles more smiles with group riding skills sessions
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