Offcamber XC Series, R4

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...

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Have you had your Specialized bike stolen?

Gillingham Police rang me on Saturday 07/12/13 trying to trace the owner of a Specilaized bike they have found in Gillingham.The bike had aparently been dumped with the lock attached to the rear wheel.The Police Lady thinks it...

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Mountain Bike Series R3, results in

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...

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GDW Club Dinner and Presentation Evening

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...

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A message from Mary and Dennis…

Just to wish all of Gillingham Wheelers a merry Christmas and a happy new year at your annual dinner this Saturday from Den and I.  We are in OZ instead of NZ but what is a country or two?We are here because of Clive’s...

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Mountain Biking Round up

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...

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GDW Xmas Dinner and Presentation evening

Quick reminder for those members who have yet to book their place at the club dinner on Sat 30th Nov. If you are coming can you please let Mike Smith know (mikey.e.smith@googlemail.com) along with your menu choices and £13 (£18...

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Sunday 10 Nov ride out for Youth Juniors

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...

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Etape Cymru

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

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Mountain Bike Series, R2

The second of the GDW winter mountain bike races was a very muddy affair, the recent wet weather transforming some parts of the course.  The sticky gloopy bits didn’t seem to slow down Kim Little at all, he raced away from...

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Commissaires/Officials Training

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...

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TVCRA Winter Road Race Series

Road racing llton winter league – the TVCRA have had confirmation that races are being run on the following dates at 11:00:November 10December 8January 12February 9March 2There will just be 2 races E/1/2 and 3/4 category,...

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Odd Down trg day Bath Oct Half term Week

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...

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Alfred’s Tower, Race One Results

The first of this winter’s GDW mountain bike races took place on Sunday.  Disappointingly, only eight riders took part in the hour long race but there was some tight racing amongst them and all enjoyed...

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GDW Mountain Bike Winter Series

It’s time to get muddy again, the mountain bike winter series begins on Sunday October 13th.  There will be six races in total, see the calendar page for more details.  The events will take place at the Alfred’s...

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Sun longer club run – Wareham

Barney Cox and Charles Rees are taking part in the 2 day Tour of Purbeck road race this weekend.Day one (Sat) is 55 miles and is 5.5 laps of this circuit (East Lulworth) and starts at 2 pm.Day two (Sun) is 50 miles and 9.5 laps...

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Road racing winter league – Ilton

The TVCRA are looking at running a winter series on the following dates:November 10December 8January 12February 9March 2to make it a success and run smoothly they are looking at having two helpers per club per event, as GDW are...

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TLI Downton Two Day

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...

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Final Mere Hillclimb

Glyndwr Griffiths of Bristol South CC turned up and showed the regulars how it should be done at last night’s hillclimb.  Griffiths, a first cat road racer and a hills specialist, finished in 4.36 which is a really good...

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Ladies Ride

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

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Mere Hillclimb

10 riders turned out to brave the wind and rain at tonight’s penultimate hillclimb, with an equal split of senior and junior riders.  Kim Little won yet again, though this time he was on board his Whyte mountain bike...

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Southern XC Final Round

Avon Tyrrell House near Bransgore in the New Forest was the venue for the final round of the Southern XC series of the season.  The organisers had come up with a great course of around 6 kms in length which went down favourbaly...

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Academy Race Night

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...

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Club Training & Academy

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

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