We have been invited to an “Evening with Matt Stephens” that is being hosted by Sherston Velo, supporting Props who are a Bristol based charity that support adults with learning difficulties. Matt is a British former professional road racing cyclist, who rode as a professional between 1998 and 2011, later he was widely known as […]
Leisure Rides Update.
We resumed our Saturday and Sunday Leisure Ride program just before Easter, carefully following the British Cycling guidance on coronavirus. The Leisure Rides are organised by a small sub-committee comprising Sheni Jiwa, Sandra Rouse, Dylan Spencer, Rob Wild, Steve James, Simon Kelly and Jamie Brosch. We meet every couple of months to decide the ride […]
Your Club .
Prior to the pandemic we had a huge number of events planned from Audaxs’ to trips away, from BBQ’s to film nights, but inconveniences came along and none of these happened. As we finally emerge from the pandemic, the committee feels that it’s time to re-boot the club and get things moving again. Whilst we […]
Group Riding Practice – Castle Combe 17th & 24th Aug
Group Riding Practice Castle Combe 17th & 24th Aug A chance to practice your group riding and to meet other Wheelers. Meet on the track at the layby by the start grid at 1830. Rough plan is to ride for an hour, broken down into 40 mins steady (no one gets dropped) and then if […]
A life celebrated – Chris Davies
Family and friends, As many of you already know, we sadly lost our dad, Chris, on the 21st of May. Below is some information on how we intend to remember him, celebrate him and say goodbye. Friday 25th June Wellington Barn Calstone SN11 8PY 1:15pm We welcome your support to put together a celebration of […]
Our Mate Chris
It is with great sadness and a huge sense of loss that we must pass on the news that Chris Davies has passed away. He died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Friday 21st May. Those of you who knew and rode with Chris on the Slackers, chain gangs, leisure rides, audax series and […]
Off-road Thursdays are here!
Exciting news for off-road and gravel fans…….we’re launching a regular Thursday evening series of local off-road rides. The routes will be around 20-25 miles, riding a mix of by-ways and bridleways with inter-linking tarmac road sections. Expect gravel, grass and farm tracks and the occasional bit of mud if it’s been particularly wet. Meet-up: at the […]
2021 Time Trial Championship Events
The events for the 2021 Time Trial Championship were previously posted on FaceBook but appreciate that not all review FaceBook. These dates were previously published on 14 March at: https://www.chippenhamwheelers.org/the-open-time-trial-championship-2021/ Realise that the main racing page has not been fully updated. The page will be updated shortly. Remember that you need to enter one […]
Eric Fletcher
It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of a stalwart club member, Eric Fletcher who died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday night. Eric was the mainstay of the club audax series and together with the wonderful support of his wife Gill delivered the incredibly successful series year after […]
Saturday Leisure Rides are go!
Great news, the Saturday leisure rides have returned to the calendar – please see the website for full details and how to pre-register for the rides. Whilst it may be a little while longer until the cake part of the ride can be enjoyed fully, it’s great to be heading in the right direction. The […]