Member Joby Mullens recalls his recent LEJOG ride – something that was on his “to do” list, but which also gave him the opportunity to raise support for The Gatehouse Project. Joby’s Just Giving page – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joby-lejog2017 – is still live for anyone interested in supporting the charity. This is Joby’s story: “Excuse me, you[…]
Member Mike Gillett gives a fascinating account of his new found love of cycling My first year properly into cycling. I saw a post on the Village cyclist page inviting non-members to attend a 10 mile time trial starting at Greatworth. First of all I thought, what’s a time trial? Secondly I thought, better dust[…]
On a recent club Saturday café ride I asked, new members in particular, if someone would like to write a blog about their first club ride, the idea being to try and inspire others to give club rides a go as we know many new, or would-be members, can find the idea somewhat intimidating. Step[…]
An anonymous female member gives her account of The Cycling Widow’s Revenge I wonder what it is that drives otherwise bright, intelligent and reasonable men-of-a-certain-age to develop an obsession with dressing in what can only be described as obscene lycra garments and travelling around the countryside with groups of like-minded ‘sheep-scarers’? Yes, you can probably[…]
Member Moria Goodway tells us how she got hooked How I got into road racing. You could say it was all Keri Williams’s fault. One morning in the Spring of 2000 we were out on the 8.30 ride when, bless his little cotton socks, he suggested that I give road racing a try. Simon Kisley[…]
Blog by Jon Parker, supporting comments by Carmen Hancock (in italics) The Everesting Challenge I was looking for a challenge in 2016. I’d already done a 1000 mile ride to Monaco over 10 days, I’d cycled 165 miles each day continuously for 3 days, and in 2015 did Raid Pyrenees in 98 hours[…]
Member Dave Pittman tells his story of riding the Hell of the North On the 12th April 2014, after nearly 6 hrs. Cycling 141km, 32.6km of which were over French Pave, I completed the 2014 Paris Roubaix Challenge. This was to be my first time riding the Queen of the classics, and will be the[…]
Member Moria Goodway, the club’s long time and recently retired Press Officer, relates the story of her late start to cycling and its successful outcome. For various reasons I came late to cycle racing. I started probably around 1988, going on Laurie Allitt’s 9.30am Sunday club runs. When time allowed, I did this for a[…]
With our time trialling season starting next Wednesday evening, Keri Williams gives you the benefit of his vast knowledge, which also includes a few hints on how to keep him happy. Timekeepers Top Ten Time Trial Tips! Arrive early and sign on immediately – ideally at least 30 mins before the event start time. Just makes[…]
Member Lydia Watts tells her inspiring story Hardriders TT Sunday 5th March I was woken by the sound of the rain at about 6am; however, this was not a gentle pitter patter, but more of a thrashing on my window pane. My heart sank! I promptly turned over and went back to sleep. Only to[…]