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Ed Clancy, a reigning Olympic Champion, and Andy Tennant rode in the club 10 mile TT at Gawsworth last night along with 22 others. Both are GB squad riders who were team members of the recent World Championship Team Pursuit … Continue reading →

On April 1st the Sunday club run started from Abergele in North Wales. The weather was bright and clear giving some magnificent views over Snowdonia from above the Conwy valley, and the coastal scenery around the Great Orme was stunning. There … Continue reading →

An audience of 15, were entertained on March 29th by a slide show of photographs taken during Rob and Avril Waghorns West African adventure with Bike Dreams. Rob was a rider on the 3500 mile, 10 week epic from Dakar … Continue reading →

After a distressing afternoon in the Derby Magistrates Court on March 6th, the presiding District Judge ruled that he had insufficient powers of sentence and committed the case for sentencing to Derby Crown Court on April 12th at 09:30. It … Continue reading →

Fiona Bruce, MP for Congleton, spoke about the death of Karl Austin in the marathon Westminster debate on safer cycling yesterday. She highlighted the belief that the lorry driver who killed him may not receive a sufficient sentence after pleading … Continue reading →

The route sheet for the Hilly Reliability is now available here

A big thankyou to Peter Nelson and Georgina Norton who drove round the 100 mile route providing support and excellent tea and hot cross buns. And once again a great big thanks to Lorraine and Mary who looked after the … Continue reading →

Sunday 4th March is our Hilly Reliability Trial which will get you in tune for the Leek Reliability the week after. GPX files are available to download now , route sheet will be follow shortly. There will be 2 start … Continue reading →

Roadworks this week may still be there this Sunday. At LH turn, off A51, towards Maer at 21.28 miles -“Road Closed” – but OK to continue. After Maer village, on RH bend at 22 miles, road is clear for “Pedestrians … Continue reading →

Why not after our hilly reliability and your legs are nicely warmed up for the peak district join in with Leek Cycling Clubs Reliability trial on the 11th March.  Would be good to support them in the same way they … Continue reading →

2 start times for the 100 mile trial, 8am for 12.5mph group and 9am for 15mph group, please ensure you get there for the right group time

This Sunday (19th Feburary) is the 100 mile Reliability Trial, for the route sheet, GPX file and link for bikely.com route see here

Another good turnout for the postponed 65 mile reliability trial on Sunday 12th February 2012.  24 riders braved the cold weather and fog to complete the ride with a very warm welcome back at the club house from Lorraine & Mary who … Continue reading →

Ian Burns, owner and “headbrewer” of Beartown Brewery, presented his new trophy to Mike Harrison at the first February Clubnight (Thursday, 2nd) which was held, as usual, at Beartown Tap. Twenty members celebrated with Mike (winner for 3 consecutive years) and … Continue reading →

Due to poor weather conditions today (Saturday), the reliability trial planned for tomorrow, Feb 5th, has been postponed until next Sunday, Feb 12th.

On Sunday, 29th January, ten Members attended the MDTTA Lunch & Prize Presentation in Middlewich. Georgina & Bob Norton, Denise & David Hurst and Stephen Kane did the clubrun, via Alsager, Weston and Haslington and met other riders, Peter Hayhurst and … Continue reading →

A route sheet and GPX file are now available on the following link: Download Here Have a great ride :o)

A good turnout for the 1st Reliability Ride for 2012 on Sunday 22nd January, a total of 24 riders left for the 49 mile route into strong winds on the open sections.  A good grip was required to keep the … Continue reading →

Prize Presentation Photos

12 Members / Family Members burnt many festive calories climbing and slip-sliding through the Dane Valley between Saltersford and Swettenham so the rest and nourishment at the Swettenham Arms was really appreciated by all. We were welcomed at the 10 … Continue reading →