So it’s been a wee while since we last communicated with you all, but with a handful of committee members away on the ‘Ride Across Britain’ event this September, writing the Club newsletter had to be popped onto the back burner to be kept warm for a bit. It is now fairly traditional that we […]
PARIS-BREST-PARIS 1200KM RANDONNEUR: The Blogs
Starting on the 18th August, three members of the club rode the Paris-Best-Paris 1200km Randonneur, one of the oldest cycling events in the world. Two of them, Sheni and James, completed the ride within the 90 hour time limit but for Rob is was to be a difficult experience after so much hard work to […]
Indoor Cycling Resumes Monday 30th September
Following the success of last winters coached club indoor cycling (spinning), sessions will start again on Monday 30th September. Having looked at various venue options, Springfield Sports Centre, Corsham has been selected to meet our needs. Springfield Centre has a large number of bikes which are located in a bespoke full time Spin studio and […]
Club Newsletter – August 2019
Following a mostly lovely July, August has arrived warm, damp and windy, often all at the same time. The Tour de France is over for another year and what a cracker it was too. We have another Prime Minister, but we will steer clears of politics in this club. What will you do with that […]
Round the Block Challenge Ride Saturday 10th August
A little reminder it’s the third (and longest) in our series of summer challenge rides this Saturday 10th August. Join us for our annual lap of the Severn estuary via Tewkesbury, the lovely Forest of Dean and Tintern Abbey. Leaving from Chippenham Rugby Club (entrance gates) at 7.00am. Details on the club website https://www.chippenhamwheelers.org/events/round-the-block-225km/
August Bank Holiday Club BBQ & Treasure Hunt
With summer now in full swing and the sun (almost) shining, we thought it must be time for a Wheelers get together! Date: Monday 26th August. Venue: The Sports Club Chippenham. Plans so far.. 1pm: Cycling Treasure Hunt – starting and finishing at The Sports Club, get your thinking caps (helmets) on, grab yourself a […]
Hill Climb Organiser Needed
After many years of organising the club Open Hill Climb on Bowden Hill, Lacock Nick Ferris has decided to withdraw from organising the event. So mine and the club’s thanks to him for what is always a very popular event. The event is part of the West DC Hill Climb series. The club is presently […]
National RTTC 24 Hour Time Trial – organised by Mersey Road Club
On 20/21 July 2019 three club members rode in the National RTTC 24 Hour Time Trial and all three finished. By all finishing the club achieved 3rd team. Here are their stories. Paul Winchcombe 24 Hour Virgin – No More So in June 2018 I rode the Welsh 12 Hour and somehow talked myself into […]
Audax season update and Paris-Brest-Paris 1200km
Our club audax series may have finished but several of our members continue to ride in Audax UK events with three Chippenham Wheelers qualified to ride in next month’s Paris Brest Paris (PBP) 1200-kilometre Randonnée. Audax UK is the UK’s Long Distance Cycling Association. Audax riding is designed to test the individual’s ability inriding set […]
Fish n Chip ride this Saturday – New Route
It’s our annual Fish n Chip ride to the seaside this coming Saturday. Sea views guaranteed! Please note we have made a slight change to the route which can be found in the club calendar section on the website.