There were several Wheelers in action at various events over the weekend and in various disciplines.Charles Rees took part in his first road race for his new team Ride 24/7.  This was the Severn Bridge race which had switched...

Our annual Open time trial will be taking place on March 8th on the Bruton course, entries are building up now with the closing date being next Wednesday (26th).  We will need the usual help with marshalling and duties in the...

56 riders took on the early season challenge of the Frome and District Wheelers Open on Sunday.  There was a break from the wet and windy recent weather for the competitors, resulting in some good times.  The 10 miles course is...

A massive well done to the 10 riders who turned out for the reliability ride on Sunday.  It was a horrible morning but Vince, Jenny, Mary, Chris M, Mike, Charles, Daryol on his trike, Sarah W, Stuart Kerton (who rode over from...

Kim Little notched up two wins in a week last week, winning both the GDW Alfred’s Tower XC race and the Offcamber event at Inside Park.At Alfred’s Tower, organiser Vince Hounsome had come up with a tough course with...

The annual 50 mile GDW reliability ride will be taking place on January 26th this year.  It will be the usual route linking up three of our tt courses.  Most of us must be house trained as Simon Barfoot has invited us back again...

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/membership/article/race-silver-membershipSouthern region events 2014Youth academy and development squad.  Look forward to the new season, don’t forget we are looking for more young riders...

Another surprisingly mild morning was enjoyed by 65 starters on Sunday at the latest Inside Park mountain bike race near Blandford.  The recent dry weather meant that the course was at its best and there were some fast lap...

There was another small field of riders at the latest Alfred’s Tower race, but those that did turn out were treated to a dry course and decent temperatures.  The course was probably the longest yet, with a very fast first...

The Mohunu restaurant is looking good, the tables are set, the trophies engraved and polished – crackers for everyone. See you all tonight for a great night, get there from 7 pm for a drink and chat before sitting down...

As well as GDW’s own local races, there have been lots of other Mountain bike events recently, with Offcamber’s winter series well under way now as well as the traditional Gorrick Autumn and Merida Brass Monkeys...

Any youths or juniors wishing to have a ride out from Wheels meet 0945 departing 1000hrs 3-4 hrs max zone 2-3 steady ride weather looks good make sure you have food drink money light waterproof also repair kit (SOP) see you...

Stuart Kerton took part in the tough Etape Cymru sportif event a couple of months ago, in his role as Road.CC roving reporter and bike tester.  You can read all about his day in the Welsh hills here

The South British Cycling Region are looking for volunteers to train as Commissaires/Officials to support events in the South region.  Gillingham Wheelers are looking to organise some road races next year at both Henstridge and...

Ok guys and girls of the Youth academy @ Development squad.Does anybody want to do a days winter training on the Odd down circuit in bath next week half term i need 10 youths juniors to make it work £10pp and parents to drop you...

One of the best events of the year is nearly upon us, there is still just about enough time to get your pre-entry in though.  TLI’s two day/three stage race at Downton and out over the New Forest will be organised by Glenn...

Ladies ride on Sunday 22nd September, Meet at Wheels at 9.30am, route and coffee stop to be decided on the day (Weather permitting).

The GDW youth training academy at Henstridge Airfield has been attracting a good turn out every week of both junior and senior riders.  At last week’s penultimate session organiser Mark Geddes put on a series of crit-style...

Last night of the summer coaching and training hope to see you all there bring water proofs just incase, 40% possible rain so good to go 1800-1930 We will have a chat about next season and what we are planning

GDW Youth academy and Club will be participating @ Rivers meet community celebration day on 8th Sept to celebrate the 3rd year of the centre.  From 11.00am throughout the day to promote the club and encourage new riders from...

35 riders turned out for the final GDW time trial of the year, the now traditional two-up event.  The 16 pairs and one threesome all recorded really good times on a lovely warm evening.  The filed was headed home by Paul Hopkins...

Charles Rees was just fastest at tonight’s time trial, the final solo tt of the GDW season.  Charles beat Kim Little by five seconds with visiting rider Paul Caton in third. It was a good night with a tailwind all along...

Club coaching And Youth Academy coaching night Hope to see everyone Mon club coaching and training night.  The following week Mon 2nd Sept we will be holding The final club training and coaching night @ Henstridge with a...

Perfect conditions at last night’s tt led to many riders getting either course or season’s best times, with Paul Hopkins leading the way with 22.27.  Second place went to Neil Mackinnon who knocked over a minute from...

There are a few tts and mountain bike events on the horizon, the RTTC National Circuit TT Champs will be based down near Bovington this year so offers a great opportunity for local riders to compare themselves to some of the...