School boy error?
WVCC’s Road Race Secretary Phil Rayner asks ‘What’s the schoolboy error here folks?’ Answers on a post card ( note the man City Bob hat circa 1977), or just comment … Continue Reading School boy error?
#paincavepics
James Lowe in his paincave!
Watch this! A Chris Dainty recommendation!
Another recommendation for the armchair cyclist is ‘The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar Team.’ It’s a documentary in six episodes on Netflix; and tells the story of Movistar’s 2019 … Continue Reading Watch this! A Chris Dainty recommendation!
Essential daytime viewing
Talking Pictures T V. (Channel 81 freeview) has a film on at 5.25pm today entitled “Romantic jealousies arise among the members of a Yorkshire cycling club” (1949 PG) Clearly not … Continue Reading Essential daytime viewing
Pothole Top Trumps!
Not that I’ve got too much time on my hands (writes club member Chris Dainty; but I thought a game of Pothole Top Trumps might help pass the hours and … Continue Reading Pothole Top Trumps!
Cycling memories
See the photo below from Peter Riley ( WVCC timekeeper!) Peter records an earth shattering 29.49 in the Hinckley CC 10 on the K41 circa 1996. Note the svelte slipstream … Continue Reading Cycling memories
Cycling memories
The photo below was sent in by Dean Barnett of a two-up in the 1990 racing to a 58.36 over 25 miles on a Coventry course, Miss Heather Boyce….now Mrs … Continue Reading Cycling memories
Silly cycling stories!
Not long after becoming a mamil 🚴♂️and in the days before Garmin’s did navigation ↗️ I was on a camping holiday in Cornwall 🌊and had taken my bike along with … Continue Reading Silly cycling stories!
Got a funny cycling story?
Do you have a funny cycling story? Here’s one from our friend and stalwart Club supporter Neil Holman from George Halls Cycle Centre: “I have a funny story about that … Continue Reading Got a funny cycling story?
Photo memories.
We are asking club members to share memories and photos and Michael Burke shares his below. Not so much a story but a good photo in old kit. 17.08.14 SERRL … Continue Reading Photo memories.
Matt plews #paincavepics !
As you can see Matt is in his pain cave. Don’t forget to share yours at news@wellandvalleycc.co.uk
Chairman Jon Durnin takes part in 1st zwift clubrun.
Don’t forget to send your #paincavepics to news@wellandvalleycc.co.uk
No Whizz Kids this Saturday..or for a while longer it seems
Hi Whizz Kids, how are you doing? Just a reminder that we are NOT running a session this Saturday, the reasons are obvious with the current pandemic increasing, in addition … Continue Reading No Whizz Kids this Saturday..or for a while longer it seems
Ride solo
We know that cycling is beneficial to everyone’s physical and mental health – keeping active remains important and so long as you follow the relevant guidance with regards to social … Continue Reading Ride solo
Strava Time Trials: Update
Following feedback and further consideration/reflection on the potential for increased risk under racing conditions, and any consequent impact on NHS and emergency resources, the Club will not continue with this … Continue Reading Strava Time Trials: Update
“Zwift” Welland Valley club ride.
Are you missing riding with your Welland Valley club mates? Well fear not, you can join them in the virtual world of Zwift with a Welland Valley club ride. The … Continue Reading “Zwift” Welland Valley club ride.