Road Racing: The adult racers had a fantastic weekend! At RNAS Merryfield in the 3,4 road race, George Watch took a well-deserved win after a successful breakaway. In the E123 road race Nick Makin placed a strong 3rd, with Ian Cullen (18th) and Shaun Davey (20th) also putting in great performances. We wish a speedy…
The Mid Devon cycling club made a triumphant showing at the UCI Gralloch Gravel World Series race in the breath-taking Galloway Forest Park, Scotland. This gruelling one-day event is known for its stunning scenery and challenging terrain. Many Mid Devon riders braved the long journey to compete, and their efforts were rewarded. The top 25%…
In the past week, Mid Devon Cycling Club has been busy with several trips and races. Notably, two groups enjoyed long weekend cycling adventures in Brittany, France. These trips were organized by top club member Paul Martin and offered participants a chance to experience both challenging rides and beautiful sights. First club group in Brittany…
Mid Devon cycling club riders had a busy weekend of racing, competing in the South West XC Series 2024 Round 1 at Grammarcombe woods in Ashcombe. The challenging course featured a mix of man-made and natural obstacles to test the riders’ skills, made even more difficult by heavy rain overnight and showers on race day….
The Mid Devon Cycling Club experienced a triumphant day at the inaugural South West Gravel race, which was organized by Sportiva. This event took place at the sublime Escot Park in Ottery St Mary. Despite the harsh, cold, and wet conditions, the club’s performance was outstanding. The day’s activities began with a race for young…
After a fantastic year for the club with 450 riders enjoying a great Social side and Racing, with many of the youth riders are trying to form path ways like the riders before them, with the rich history and a reputation for producing some of the country’s leading riders including Tour de France riders Colin Lewis and Jeremy…
Exeter Wheels recently played host to the final round of the South West Cyclocross Series, which also featured the South West Regional Championships. The event took place at the well-established Escot Park course, attracting a total of 175 riders from the South West region. It was a fierce competition, as participants battled for podium positions…
23 Members from Mid Devon cycling club ventured to Newham in Plymouth for the seventh round out of eight of the South West Cyclocross League. The course had undergone some notable enhancements for this season’s event, and with rain expected at lunchtime, it promised to transform from a dry course into a wet and muddy…
A group of 14 cyclists from the Mid Devon Cycling club embarked on a journey to Cornwall for the sixth round of the South West Cyclocross league at Redruth. The season is well underway, and the next couple of weeks are crucial, with the South West region championships and the fifth round of the National…
The fourth round of the Cyclo-Cross National Trophy took place at Torbay velopark, which was hosted by the Mid Devon Cycling club. Approximately 1500 spectators gathered to witness 366 riders compete in this renowned series under ideal cyclocross conditions. The event boasted the presence of numerous British, European, and World champions, raising the competition’s standard…