Gordon Davis of the Thornton Road Club competed in the event in memory of his son Andrew who had competed in 2001 but sadly died in 2002.
Gordon, who is almost eighty, has been racing in time trials since 1954. He is pictured below, rounding the Brenzett roundabout with four miles to go.
Rye Town Crier, Rex Swain, uttered the immortal words “When I ring my bell, peddle like hell” and 83 cyclists set of on a ride that took them through the winding back lanes of kent to Hythe.
On the way the course was brilliantly sign posted and Marshalled by members of the Rye & District Rotary Club and ‘Noel’s Snack Bar’ was set up in its traditional place on the intersection at Old Romney, where riders enjoyed complimentary biscuits and bananas. Continue reading Town Crier’s Starting Bell
An announcement on the Rye Wheelers webside is telling of an accident among the eight riders from the club who are taking part in a ride from Lands End to Rye.
It seems that Chris Ashbee came off his bike on a downhill section of the ride through Cornwall and and suffered back injuries. Continue reading Rye Wheeler Hurt in Crash in Cornwall
Rita Thomson and Jo’ Vincent just had to send you our very best wishes from Edinburgh where Jo’ is visiting from California via Hailsham where she celebrated a major birthday for her younger brother, cartoonist Paul Vincent whose talent is often featured in this very magazine.
After a stay with sister Veronica in Folkestone Jo’ will be visiting friends in Rye Continue reading Hello from Two Ex-Rye Wheelers
Ten of the more senior members of Rye & District Wheelers ( average age 70 ) made a trip across the Channel from Dover on Tuesday 26 July 2016 and rode a circular route from Calais via Gravelines, Audruicq, Ardres and back along the Canal Road to Calais.
A 50 mile run, interspersed with stops for refreshments at regular intervals to sample the cuisine and hospitality of the area. Continue reading Wheelers Trip to France 2016
Over thirty members of the Rye & District Wheelers were present at ARRCC for their 2016 Barbecue.
Paul Simpson (Head Chef) and his assistant, William were in charge of the fire and despite lots of smoke managed to produce well cooked sausages etc. Continue reading Wheelers Barbecue at ARRCC
Another piece of film from the 1960’s – Dug out of the Rye’s Own Film Archive
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Frank Brann the barber won the Rye & District Wheelers Hill Climb Championship in 1937 and was runner up in 1938
Jill Catt, the wife of Jim Catt won the Rye & Bexhill Inter Club 10 Mile Time Trial in Continue reading Rye Wheelers Race History
38 members of Rye & District Wheelers celebrated the 2016 season with a Grand Dinner and Awards Presentation at Simply Italian on Friday 22 January.
The amazing Wilson Family took all the Championships except one with Nick Wilson taking all championships up to 100 miles and Rebecca Wilson going one Continue reading Rye Wheelers Dine
