The 4am alarm rang this morning and I think Sam and I were too nervous about falling asleep to even consider a snooze, so up we got, dragged ourselves into some clothes, made some coffee and got on the road; leaving the poor dog mystified as to what the hell was going on. The last […]
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Club 10 – 10th July 2019
A tailwind down Penny’s Lane last night which is always a good things on this course. As a result we saw no less than 9 club riders setting PB’s from our of a field of 17 WVCC riders and 2 visitors. For the first time but I’m sure not the last we saw Sam Taylor […]
10 Mile Championship – 3rd July 2019
Fantastic turn-out for the 10 champs last night and probably one of our best ever in terms of number of riders and times recorded. Conditions were perfect and as a result we had a lot of PB’s and some very close placings. Second claim member and local Pro Matt Nowell posted a sizzling 21:03 but […]
M&DLCA 10 – 29/06/2019
The Manchester and District Ladies’ Cycling Association Ladies Open Handicapped and Men’s Invitation 10 mile Time Trial Course J2/3 Report: Emily Martin. Race Images: Adrian Japp Not a nice day for a TT today, we were all beading with sweat just putting our socks on in the 28 degree heat! Plus it was deceivingly windy […]
Warrington Road Club 4 Up TT
I’m just on a wind down after a fantastic night on the bike, so thought I’d write a blog about how tonight’s team time trial went… I remember in 2016 heading out with Elaine to watch a team of Jim Duffy, Jim Williams, Chris Gilbertson and Jo Blakeley ride the same 4 up in a […]
WVCC Oulton Park 2019 Round 3 – 11th Jun
Again absolutely massive thanks to this crowd of judges plus the photographers and signers on. Who could have predicted that the weather would have been as bad as last week. Well it wasn’t, it was worse! Also thanks to motorbike Marshall’s and ambulance crew. Despite the atrocious weather we ran two successful races. Six hardy […]
CANCELLED-Club 10 12/6/19-CANCELLED
I have just driven around both of our 10 courses and have to report that tonights 10 has been CANCELLED due to standing water following the heavy rain of the last few days… whilst it is passable with care, rider safety must prevail.. REMEMBER.. there is NO 10 next week [19/6/19]
Club 10’s – 2 up TTT – 5th June 2019
The popular 2-up was well supported last night and the conditions were also good. Probably for the first time ever the winning team was a mixed team with Emily and Sam putting out a scorching 22:47. 2nd team were Paul Longley and Dave Jones who were also fastest composite team with a time of 23:20. […]
WVCC Oulton Park Race Series Event 3 of ...
Don’t forget that the third of our Oulton park Race Series events is at Oulton Park on Tuesday evening – 11th June . Always a brilliant evening of exciting and fast racing – no matter what your ability is! See the TLI web site if you wish to join TLI (always a good idea if […]
WVCC Oulton Park Race Series Event 2 of ...
Don’t forget that the second of our Oulton park Race Series events is at Oulton Park on Tuesday evening. Always a brilliant evening of exciting and fast racing – no matter what your ability is! See the TLI web site if you wish to join TLI (always a good idea if you wish to save […]
24/04/2019 – TT cancelled
Sorry guys. Tonight’s TT is now cancelled due to the two sets of traffic lights on the course, one of which stops us doing the 2 lap course as well. Please pass the message on to those who don’t check Facebook or the web site frequently. The work is scheduled to be completed this week, […]
WVCC Time Trials 2019
Here we are at the start of the season, and here are the dates that you’ve all been waiting for! The complete calendar of club 10s and open events. 10 mile TT Details See the points scoring system for the Guardian Cup described under competitions and trophies on the club website. Meet in Shakerley […]