The Dartmoor Classic Cycle Sportive survived tight Covid-19 restrictions and some of the worst weather in its history to complete Edition No.14 at the end of June. Wind, rain and fog greeted a reduced field of almost 2,500 riders, who all had to take ‘lateral flow tests’ to comply with Government ‘test event’ rules, which…
This day’s racing has moved from its traditional late February date to mid-August – well at least the rain will be warmer. The course is well used and provides a mix of fast long straights then some narrow twisting sections where ‘out of sight soon becomes out of mind’ and gives any breakaway a good…
Youth rider Grace Ward has been stringing together some impressive results on the national and local stage recently. Grace updated us on her recent exploits: ” I went to the National XC Series Rd 2 in Monmouth on the 3rd July, it was a tricky course in difficult conditions, the wet weather made the riding…
Mid-Devon Cycling Club promoted their annual Colin Lewis Grand Prix at the Torbay Velopark, supplying four winners from fields drawn from all over the South-West. Henry Howells, Anna Lane and Lauren Fox all came out on top in junior age-groups, while Georgie Savva won the Senior 4th Category race. Promising prospect Harry Jukes continued his impressive…
The club have registered this coming Sunday’s Reliability Rides as a British Cycling event. Members can ride the routes alone, with a friend or in groups up to 6 for any cafe stop. You will need to sign in at the table outside the club entrance at Abbrook anytime between 0830- 0930h, please bring your…
We have some awesome merchandise created in association with our friends at Primal. Size guide here: https://www.primaleurope.com/pages/size-chart Team store here: https://www.primalcustompro.com/NewTeamMemberCreate.aspx?TeamCode=MIDD44471 Timeline – store open until the end of April. Delivery 6 – 8 weeks after. Tracer / Traceuse Hoodie – These are a technical hoodie, offering good thermal performance with a reasonably lightweight frame. Please…
Size guide here: https://www.primaleurope.com/pages/size-chart Team store here: https://www.primalcustompro.com/NewTeamMemberCreate.aspx?TeamCode=MIDD44471 Timeline – store open until the end of April. Delivery 6 – 8 weeks after. We have on offer: Equinox Jersey – This is a true race cut, performance jersey designed for comfort and performance. There has been a tweak to the design this year, tightening the sleeves…
2021 Club TT Events are from Wednesday 14th April. First rider off at 1830. Enter online: https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/club-events/view/2372 Finishing with a fabulous fish supper from: https://www.facebook.com/shipwreckedseafooduk Large table reserved for the club. Please support the Race HQ the Teign House Inn. Course: https://www.strava.com/segments/25386612 Covid Protocol to be followed: http://bit.ly/CovidMDCCTT All dates for this year are: are 14/4, 28/4,…
Saint Piran’s Steve Lampier got his 2021 campaign off with a flying start, taking the win in our Hilly event in a new course record. Lampier’s time of 50:06 was 19 seconds too quick for Ribble Weldtite’s Freddie Scheske. The riders faced the hilly outward leg into a cold and stiff breeze and at the…
The last 12 months has been tricky for everyone but we are all hoping as the restrictions ease we will start get back to enjoying some of things that have been missing from our lives once again. As a club, our activities have been largely suspended but we now have a road map back to events…