Life is a Picnic
On Saturday eight eager Whizz Kids and eight equally eager adults (I am including Mrs Durnin in the eager part) met in Harborough for our Family ride and picnic … Continue Reading Life is a Picnic
Tuesday’s Time Trial
Thank you to Hans for running our next time trial event. Tuesday’s 10 mile time trial is on the “Lovely Lubenham” course. Don’t let Mike’s comments last week about hills … Continue Reading Tuesday’s Time Trial
News from Mallory
The ‘fast group’ finally lived up to its billing by taking the top slots at the third Mallory Race Night. In blustery but dry conditions, the first (and slowest) group … Continue Reading News from Mallory
Whizz Kids Family ride and picnic
Hi Whizz Kids, We are back in action on Saturday and this time we’re thinking it’s time for a family ride and a picnic to finish, weather permitting. The plan … Continue Reading Whizz Kids Family ride and picnic
Support for Ben
Many folk will remember Ben Brant who was an active Whizz Kid and then club coach. His sister Erin was also a Whizz Kid despite her disabilities and even took … Continue Reading Support for Ben
Leicester Wheels for All Fun Day 4th August
Leicester Wheels For All provides all-inclusive cycling opportunities in the East Midlands, running cycling sessions for anyone with different needs, regardless of age or ability. This Sunday, 4th August, Leicester … Continue Reading Leicester Wheels for All Fun Day 4th August
Whizz Kids 1st Olympic Games
On Saturday we met at Welland Park for the first ever Whizz Kids Olympic Games. Splitting into two countries, France captained by Kev (vive la France) and the United States … Continue Reading Whizz Kids 1st Olympic Games
Racing at Mallory
The second Mallory Summer Race Night saw the leaders of all four groups finish on the same lap (so chapeau to the handicappers). Group 1 (the slowest group) made a … Continue Reading Racing at Mallory
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
Tues 30th July, 7pm Roadbike 2-up (Solo roadbikes allowed)
The next time trial is a non-championship event on the Husbands Bosworth – Lubenham – Harborough 10 mile course. Race HQ is Husbands Bosworth Village Hall. The event is designated … Continue Reading Tues 30th July, 7pm Roadbike 2-up (Solo roadbikes allowed)
Whizz Kids Skills on Saturday
Hi Whizz Kids, we appreciate some of you may be enjoying your well deserved holiday but we’re back in action on Saturday afternoon for a skills session at Welland Park … Continue Reading Whizz Kids Skills on Saturday
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
A report from Mike Sirett on the 2 up – and an offer you can’t refuse
Thanks to Mike for this great report and for his generosity (detailed below). Remember, you can sign up for the next 2 up on 30th July here. (Please remember to … Continue Reading A report from Mike Sirett on the 2 up – and an offer you can’t refuse
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
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