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14th Clubrun to Fairways, Sutton – 31 miles Bob Banner organised this ride, in surprisingly warm, calm and bright conditions, leading Bev Hambleton, Mark Allen, David Grocott, Peter Hayhurst and David McVitie via Brereton Country Park, Davenport / Dane Valley, … Continue reading →

At the Triathlon World Championships in Hyde Park, this lunchtime, John Broadbent finished 30th (11th Brit.) out of 58 in the 65 to 69 Age Category, in 01:29:31. The Age Category winner (over this Sprint Distance) was Dieter Waller (Germany) in … Continue reading →

31st August Stretford Wheelers 25-mile TT on Byley Course Five Members rode this event on the same roads as used for our recent 50-mile TT but in cooler and very windy conditions. Our top three performers all recorded excellent 1hr … Continue reading →

Of the 77 Entries, 13 Members entered and 11 rode this event in very windy conditions, plus rain for the last hour. Our top 3 riders, Pete Smith with 2:05:23, Nick Decker, 2:07:20 and Kelvin Milward, 2:08:36 won Fastest Team … Continue reading →

“The Cloud” (or Bosley Cloud) with Dane Valley Rail Viaduct, taken on a sunny 26th July 2013, from North Rode – just west of church. We still have more local views in mind.

Just a reminder…. Only 1 week until Entries close! Enter via Internet (CTT website) or via postal form to me (with £7.50 fee). We will use same course as last Saturday’s Cheshire R.C. “50” (Pennys Lane / King Street) which … Continue reading →

In case you have not heard already, Bob Norton has had a nasty accident whilst riding with Georgina (minor accident) last Thursday, up Barr Hill from Madeley. Bob rode over a strip of metal which flicked into his spokes and … Continue reading →

Mow Cop from layby on A34, between Moreton and Scholar Green, on 2nd June 2013

This is an annual event on the Chelford / Knutsford / Cranage Circuit Fantastic times were achieved and many P.B.’s were broken with a field of 44 riders in this Macclesfield Wheelers promotion. Fastest overall was Steve Burke, Macclesfield Wheelers, … Continue reading →

ABC Centreville 10-mile TT on Chelford Course Our sole representative, Kelvin Milward, recorded 24:48 which yielded a very respectable Veteran’s Standard (Handicap) of +2:02. The event winner was Simon Bridge (Manchester Wheelers) with 20:28, plus a large winning margin on … Continue reading →

After 4 months of “Swan Lake”, we decided to change to a “Jodrell” shot. Jodrell Bank Observatory from Cross Lane, Over Peover / Goostrey, on 2nd May 2013. This should keep us going for another 4 months (although we have 4 more … Continue reading →

British Cycling Coaching Course for Pete Smith Pete Smith reports: “Just finished my Level 2 Coaching Course down in Leighton Buzzard. We had sleet, hail and rain to contend with, in almost freezing temperatures! I had to do the group … Continue reading →

Roy Hayhurst, Quiz Master, was complimented by the 20 Members and Guests, on his hard work and excellent visual (Powerpoint) presentation of a wide variety of questions on Cycling and Non-Cycling topics, plus the presentation of the answers, which included … Continue reading →

Social Ride, Saturday morning, to Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre. A record turn-out of 20 riders, enjoyed good conditions – see photo. (details to follow) 20 Riders on Club Social Ride on 20th April 2013 Five Members rode M&DTTA “25” TT … Continue reading →

Our Head Coach – Charlie Evans’ report (edited): “Thanks to you all (existing Members) for making last night a success. I certainly believe we met our objectives of helping the young riders to start to get to know each other, … Continue reading →

M&DTTA 10-mile TT on Chelford Course, Saturday, 30th March Three Members made this event the start of their competitive season. The bright sky and the dry conditions partially offset the effects of the cold wind and the low temperature, so … Continue reading →

The clubs hilly reliability trial may have been cancelled because of the weather, but the weekly Sunday club run was not. The mornings weather forecast gave a maximum of 2 degrees which would feel more like -4 degrees with wind … Continue reading →

Charlie Evans reports: On the 9th March, James Bailey and I went to Darley moor to compete in the circuit road race there. It was my return to road racing after approx 4 -5 years and James first ever road … Continue reading →