The first hillclimb of 2011 saw 20 riders tackle the slope of Mere Hollow, which is the most riders the club has had for a hillclimb since the series started.  A strong tailwind helped them all along, with several p.bs set...

The South DC have brought in a rule for this season which covers all time trials taking place on their patch.  The new rule is that all riders must have a working rear light fitted to their bikes.  The Stour Provost course comes...

Mountain bike racing is in full swing now, with both the National XC and the Southern XC Series getting underway in the last week.  At the Nationals, held at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, there was bad luck for Vets pacesetter...

Thanks to everyone who turned out Wed night to the Club AGM the following is a digest of the discussions and decisions made:   Committee:    John Holman and Simon Barfoot have decided to stand down as Committee members and our...

The South DC have brought in a rule for this season which covers all time trials taking place on their patch.  The new rule is that all riders must have a working rear light fitted to their bikes.  The Stour Provost course comes...

The East Dorset Cycling Association tt series got underway last weekend at the Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers Open event.  This was held on a tough course around Wool and East Lulworth, the riders having to tackle the 3 mile climb...

A number of Gillingham Wheelers were in road race action over the weekend.Ludgershall CircuitOn a fine sunny day at the Reme Test Track at Ludgershall on Sat 19th March, James Gray and Pete Humphreys competed in the 3rd Cat...

Kim Little was the winner of the fourth and final round of the Wheelers’ winter mountain bike series, winning the overall championship in the process.   The only other rider in contention for the series title was Nigel...

It’s that time of year again, if not a little late and for that apologies, but the Club AGM will be held at Motcombe Village Hall on 30 March at 7:30PM. Hopefully the agenda won’t take too long to get through but...

Ilton training starts on 19th April and run for 20 weeks until 30th Aug at the Merryfield Airfield (main gate picture) at 19:00, signing on for 18:45.  Anyone who wishes to attend should complete the application form and return...

Details of the new Kilmington 10 Mile TT now added to the Time Trial Course pages

The Wheelers’ annual Open time trial saw 58 riders take to the 19 mile Bruton course in dry springtime conditions on Saturday afternoon.  The temporary traffic lights at Charlton Musgrove, which threatened a five mile...

There were lots of Wheelers in action at various events over the weekend, competing in time trialling, racing and off-roading. The WTTA Hardriders got off to a typically tough start at Chippenham Wheelers’ Open.  The...

This Saturday sees the Gillingham Wheelers anual Cake baking/tasting competition. As usual the club will need lots of cakes to be tasted after the Open TT at Union Hall in Bruton. Please get baking and pass them onto Carole...

Nigel Brown and Simon Rouse both took part in hilly tts at the weekend, and both seem to be starting the season in fine form.  Nigel took part in Andover Wheelers’ hilly 10.2 mile circuit, getting under half an hour with...

Frome Wheelers held their Open 10 mile time trial on Sunday, kicking off the West district time trial season.  The riders were treated to pretty good weather conditions for the time of year, not too cold with just a light...

There have been a few very keen Wheelers in competitive action already this season.  At the recent Gorrick Mountain Bike race, held at Crowthorne Woods, Paul Hopkins continued his winning ways in the off-road scene.  Riding for...

Three intrepid (or read really stooopid) GDW riders, Charles Rees, Chris Thomas and Daryol Laws denied themselves the fun of Stourhead today and chose instead to do battle with the elements instead of the muddy trails, though...

               Today’s mountain bike race at Alfred’s Tower Woods saw the biggest entry so far.  24 riders turned out in horrible wet and windy weather and all of them got a thorough covering of mud as the tracks...

Ok so email links dont work from the news page… please call the shop on 01747 825757 with your prefered date and morning time for the next 3 saturdays (12th/19th/26th) so we can get the power testing booked up. You will...

Ever wanted to know your maximum sustainable power output? Well now is your chance… Wheels Cycles and JJ Coach present Maximal Power Ramp Testing. Normally £70; Julius (former wheeler and full time coach) has kindly agreed...

Usual steady sunday ride similar distance and pace to last sunday, all welcome but it will be faster than the saturday club runs. Back for discounted coffee at 918 station road. Winter is over, training gets serious now. 9am...

Today saw the 2nd Annual Gillingham and District Wheelers Freeze-a-thon, or 50 mile reliability ride, take place starting at 9:30 from Orchard Park garden centre car park. Despite dire predictions of another Sunday of heinously...

The GDW 50 mile reliability ride will be taking place this Sunday (January 30th), starting at 930 at Orchard Park Garden Centre (SP8 5JG).  The route will be the same as last year’s ride.  There will be mid-ride...

The GDW forum has now been updated to use Google’s updated Google Groups – this is a new way of participating in on-line discussions.   The forum should be used to express views, opinions, ideas for new events etc or...