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…
Cyclists pushed their limits at the first Mid Devon open Time Trial of the year on the thrilling S4/10 route. The event saw a fantastic turnout of riders battling for personal bests and podium finishes from riders across the region. Cornish rider Steve Lampier stole the show with a blazing time of 19 minutes and…
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…
Running alongside the Totnes Vire National B Stage Race the Colin Lewis Grand Prix gives all age groups and category’s the opportunity to join in the weekend of competition. This years Colin Lewis GP on Sunday 26th May features an expanded format with a closed road Hill Climb stage at Oddicombe and a circuit race at…
Local rider Nick Makin has kicked off his racing block in Europe with a win at the Evergem Kermesse in Belgium. Makin will compete in a few more races before linking up with the Mid Devon Cycling Club team in France to participate in the prestigious Vire race. Mid Devon Team Heads to Vire This…
IT’S ALWAYS sweet when a well-laid plan comes to fruition, and that was certainly the case on amemorable day for the Okehampton Cycling Club on ‘home’ territory at the Primavera Road Race. Oke CC duo Jon Hobbs and Lloyd Copp and Exeter Wheelers training mate Tristan Kelsall-Spurr were all seeded in the first group away…
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 CC Youth Season Opener marked the first road racing event of the year at Torbay velopark. This event aimed to prepare young riders for the upcoming 2024 seasons, and it certainly lived up to expectations. Notably, Edward Fraile-Whysall showcased exceptional talent by winning all three stages in the under 16’s Boy category….
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…
This year the club rewarded the Senior Race Team with individual and team bonuses. Made possible through the clubs “Rider Support” scheme funded by the Dartmoor Classic the prizes were given out at the Colin Lewis Film Night @ Cafe 360. We are sure Colin would have been looking down fondly from above. Here’s a…