100K Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh 2017

132 Riders Enjoy a day in the sun

 

One Hundred and Thirty-Two riders set out from the Rye Club in Market Road in the Rye & Winchelsea Rotary 100k 2017  Tour of the Marshes.

There were shorter distance rides for for youngsters and the less adventurous. Most riders choose the longer distance.

This short film of the event gives a small glimpse of riders enjoying the good weather and fine organisation. Continue reading 100K Tour de Rye et Romney Marsh 2017

The Race Against Time

Monty Wilson’s film about three racers from the Rye Wheelers

 

A remarkable short film made by an amazing film director and editor for his university project.

Staring Steve Gooch, Barry Goodsell and Dave Greenwood as they prepare for and ride in the 2017 Kent VTTA 30 mile time trial

https://vimeo.com/215510721.

Rye Characters of the Present Number Two – Gary Booth

Gary Booth – Builder, Cyclist, Organizer

Even though Gary Booth is no longer a member of Rye Wheelers it cannot be denied  that the amazing success that the club enjoys today is  mainly due to his efforts during the years 2,000 – 2,010.

Gary was the ‘Ideas man’ who came up with not just the schemes, but the Continue reading Rye Characters of the Present Number Two – Gary Booth

Rye Wheeler’s Christmas Lunch

Christmas Lunch at The Oak

30 members of the Rye & District Wheelers enjoyed an excellent Traditional Christmas Dinner at The Oak Rye Foreign on Sunday 18 December.

Dace & Sue planning rides for 2017
Dace & Sue planning rides for 2017

This short film is a record of another successful social event enjoyed by members Continue reading Rye Wheeler’s Christmas Lunch

Rye Wheelers at KCA Luncheon

‘Pav’ Bryan is Best All Rounder and Bronwen Ewing Sets New records.

Peter ‘Pav’ Bryan of Rye & District Wheelers was the 2016 Kent Cycling
Long Distance Best All Rounder Champion and a major prize winner at
the KCA Luncheon, held at The Weald of Kent Hotel on Sunday 6 November.
Also at there to collect her trophies for being the KCA’s fastest
10 mile and 25 mile lady in Kent was Rye Wheelers first National Champion,
Bronwen Ewing. Continue reading Rye Wheelers at KCA Luncheon

Want to Cycle in a Group?

Wheelers Start New Mini Club Rides Suitable for Slower and Novice Cyclists.

If you want to cycle but are worried about riding alone, Rye Wheelers have introduced an easy Tuesday ride for the winter months.

Club run – Starts Every Tuesday at 1 pm North Salts.

Meets main group at Appledore Bridge at 1.30 pm

A short run with short stop at cafe en route.

Will be fine for old stagers and those wanting to make a start. Continue reading Want to Cycle in a Group?

Rye Wheeler William wins Hastings Hill Climb

Outstanding Victory for Young Rye Wheeler

On a miserable wet morning, Rye Wheeler William Murtagh was the outright winner of the Hastings Hill Climb which took place this morning Sunday 16 October 2016.

William Murtagh
William Murtagh

Continue reading Rye Wheeler William wins Hastings Hill Climb