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  • A cool, calm morning greeted riders for the Chippenham & District Wheelers Open 10 on the U41 course, a welcome change after weeks of scorching weather. With the first rider off at 08:00, conditions were favourable—though, as ever on the Spine Road, the potential for traffic-related delays kept everyone alert. Bolton Blazes to a New…

  • With the cancellation of the Bristol South CC 50 mile time trial, the Welsh Championship 50 mile time trial on Saturday 26 September is the nominated replacement event. https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/events/42978-welsh-championship-50

  • The club ran an open 25 mile time trial on U86/25 as part of the WTTA Hardriders Series. The course runs from Little Somerford – Malmesbury – back to Brinkworth – Gaydon – Minety – Malmesbury to finish just past Clay Street near Little Somerford. It is a very rolling course with some interesting road…

  • We’ve now completed 4 of our 7 audaxes in this year’s series, so it’s time to share the provisional results (see below). Here’s how the season has unfolded so far. The Luckington Lycra Lunacy 50km Audax – Sunday 18th January A thick fog greeted riders for the season opener, yet the turnout was absolutely amazing,…

  • The club are planning an expanded series of Go Ride sessions for 2026 with both James and Rich both recently qualified as British Cycling coaches. We will be joined on most sessions by Gordon, Andy and other club helpers. Sessions are planned for the following dates: Sessions would run from 18:00 to 19:00 except in…

  • What a day…….. A massive “Thanks” to all officials and clubmates who turned out to help me run the annual day of cycle racing at the Circuit yesterday. The conditions were certainly challenging with light drizzle and rain for the majority of the day and really strong winds building as the day progressed. It wouldn’t…

  • On 1st March, 40 riders braved the wet conditions on the grippy Chippenham Wheelers’ Hardriders Time Trial event.  The course rolls its way from Marshfield down the A420, turning off to pass through Yatton Keynell and Castle Combe, before heading over the draggy road to Tormarton and back towards Marshfield.  Unfortunately, over-running roadworks meant the course…

  • A new road bike category series of events is to be introduced for 2026 season on the club evening time trials.  Although the evening calendar is full of a mix of challenging and fun events, there are 5 sporting events run on the undulating Wiltshire roads which are used to mix the racing up a…

  • The first event of the evening time trials was due to take place on Wednesday 25 March. As has been pointed out the clocks do not change until 29 March and thus first time trial of season due to start at 1815 hrs would be finishing after sunset at 1829 hrs. Therefore this hilly on…

  • Words by Andy Cook, Club President and Chairman. Keith Wright would best be described as the consummate clubman. A true stalwart of the club, Keith was a bridge between the heyday of club cycling and the present day, embodying the very best of the old-fashioned values that matter so much in life. Keith rode alongside…