Sportive Sign Up is Now Open
The Ninth annual Welland Valley Sportive takes place on Saturday 18th May and you won’t want to miss it. This great day out will take you around some of the … Continue Reading Sportive Sign Up is Now Open
On The Boards
Thank you to Doug Tincello for organising the club’s trip to Derby velodrome last Saturday and to Amanda McPherson for this splendid report and the photos. The velodrome was promoted … Continue Reading On The Boards
Cake on Tuesdays
We are delighted to report that Angela, who many of you will remember, has very kindly agreed to provide and serve refreshments on the Tuesday evening time trials this year. … Continue Reading Cake on Tuesdays
International Women’s Day Ride
Despite rumours that there might be frocks in evidence, all nine riders wore “normal” cycling kit for the ride that marked International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March. We rode … Continue Reading International Women’s Day Ride
Mark Bell Memorial Hilly TT 2023
Thanks to Roger Koclebergh for this report from Sunday’s TT organised by Kettering CC. A cold spring morning met 29 riders on an undulating course, many appropriately dressed for winter … Continue Reading Mark Bell Memorial Hilly TT 2023
Well done Nik
Saturday saw the first round of the NCRA spring handicap races. The race was hosted by WVCC and thanks must go to Phil Rayner who did a superb job organising … Continue Reading Well done Nik
Women’s Day Ride
Next Friday (8th March) is International Women’s Day and to mark it the Friday Club run will ride in solidarity with the Afghan Women’s Cycling Team. With the Taliban back … Continue Reading Women’s Day Ride
Recycling Your Cycling Kit
It’s time for our annual “Clear Out Your Kit” campaign. The idea is to donate items of cycling clothing and other kit that you no longer use/need and get it … Continue Reading Recycling Your Cycling Kit
Time to order your club kit
Kit Officer Hans van Nierop has opened a Club Kit window so new kit can be ordered. Orders should be made directly to Hans van Nierop at the following address sales@vanellicycling.com . … Continue Reading Time to order your club kit
Lee Scampton and Vials Trophies
These two trophies are awarded annually to the club members who have ridden the furthest in non-competitive, organised events; ie in reliability rides, sportives and audaxes. Club runs don’t count, … Continue Reading Lee Scampton and Vials Trophies
Celebrating Welland Valley performances in the Leicestershire Cyclocross League
Now that the dust (…or mud) has settled it is a good time to celebrate some outstanding performances during the recently finished local cyclocross season. The Leicestershire Cyclocross League (LCXL) … Continue Reading Celebrating Welland Valley performances in the Leicestershire Cyclocross League
Women Racers
We are pleased to hear about the Fusion Media Women’s Series which incorporates friendly group riding sessions, beginner races and competitive racing. This series consists of four events across the … Continue Reading Women Racers
First Road Race of the Season
Welland Valley (thanks to Phil Rayner) are organising the first NCRA Spring Handicap road race which takes place on Saturday 2nd March. Put your winter training to good use and … Continue Reading First Road Race of the Season
Something every cyclist should do….
Something every cyclist should do, even if it’s only once, is ride the boards at a velodrome. So long as you can ride a bike, the instructors will soon have … Continue Reading Something every cyclist should do….
A message from Mitch
Mitch James, Lee’s brother and a club member himself, would like to thank everyone for coming to Lee’s funeral. “The vision of everyone turning up following the hearse was incredible. The … Continue Reading A message from Mitch
Wishing Chris a full and speedy recovery
Members will be very sorry to learn that Chris Dainty, our club captain, has had a nasty fall from his bike. He’s currently in hospital with a broken shoulder, broken … Continue Reading Wishing Chris a full and speedy recovery
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