One of the biggest cycling clubs in the East Midlands. Based in Market Harborough, with members across south Leicestershire and north Northamptonshire, catering for road cyclists, cyclo-cross, time triallists, mountain bikers and track cyclists – everyone is welcome!
The Club Committee met on Tuesday night (virtually again, of course). Whilst the thunderstorms caused a few connectivity issues, the Committee discussed implications of the latest guidance from CTT and … Continue Reading Tuesday’s Committee meeting
Zwift invites have been sent out for Tuesday’s virtual ‘no drop’ Zwift ride, which this week will be the Astoria Line 8, chosen by Anthea Turnbull. Lets hope the ‘keep … Continue Reading Zwift virtual Club Ride, 16 June @ 7pm
The last post in this series of posts shows how Laurence Cox’s 1989 Criterium race ended.. The picture speaks for itself, and so does the certificate from the St John’s … Continue Reading Harborough Criterium 1989….oops!
This Saturday was scheduled to be the Harborough Carnival….and for many years Welland Valley Whizz Kids has livened up the parade on their bikes. The superb annual Carnival races ran … Continue Reading Harborough Carnival Criteriums
As you will see (on the link below) the CTT have slightly extended the suspension of club events held under its rules until 05/07/2020. Once permitted the club will commence … Continue Reading Update on TT’s from CTT
Zwift invites have been sent out for Tuesday’s virtual ‘no drop’ Zwift ride, which this week will be the Watopia Mountain Route (thanks to Jamie…who requested ‘something painful’ this week…lets … Continue Reading Zwift virtual Club Ride, 9 June @ 7pm
This picture comes from Jill Postlethwaite, on a club trip to M. Ventoux. Phil Rayner explains why he is anxiously looking over his shoulder! “I had bonked badly at Cafe … Continue Reading A late entry to pic of the day.
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 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 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
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
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 comes from David Wilson, taken at the Leicester Castle classic a few years ago.
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’?
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.
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!