“Come on Sonia” was a cry often heard on the Military Road during the past year as one of our senior Tuesday riders struggled to keep up a brisk pace required to get someone home to Rye before they got into trouble with their other half. Continue reading Come on Sonia
May has been another great month for the Rye & District Wheelers. There were no less than ten Rye riders entered for the first Tenterden “10”, this despite losing ever present Kevin Hall to an ankle operation that will put him out of action for several races. Barry Goodsell produced the fastest ride of the evening, beating Continue reading Rye Wheelers 2005 and Earlier
I completed the 260 mile 5 day Grand Canyon Bike Ride on the 17th September. It was far tougher than I had ever imagined, and in fact tougher than my previous challenges in India, China and Vietnam. It was made so I believe due to the extreme conditions for cycling. Continue reading Granville In The Grand Canyon
Despite the assurances in the October 2005 issue of Rye’s Own that all was well in this best of all possible (Bexhill and Lewes administered) worlds, permit me to express my continued scepticism that a cycle path will be constructed between Rye and Rye Harbour by the end of March 2006 or indeed in any foreseeable future. Continue reading Cycling the Rye Harbour Tramway
This year saw the return of Mike Ashdown to the Club where he started his illustrious cycling career, and where he achieved his finest victories.In the early sixties Mike could take on any sprinter in the country, on grass or hard track, and beat them. Continue reading Michael Ashdown Back in Wheeler’s Colours
Katy Alexander joined the Rye Wheelers towards the end of the 2004 racing season. Her efforts that year cut Roma Page’s Ladies “10” record by 51 seconds to 30-02. She also established a Ladies “15” record of 46-31 in the last event of the year. Continue reading Katy Alexander
The sun shone again for the exciting match held on Monday September 5th between Rye Bowls Club and Frenton-on-Sea Bowls Club who are on a week’s tour. Mr. Richard Roffe, Secretary of the club stated that their tours started seven years ago and have been very popular with both club players and supporters. Continue reading Rye Bowls Club Victorious over Touring Side
September proved to be a very eventful month for the Rye & District wheelers. It started on the second day of the month when no less than eleven riders took part in the last Tenterden Evening 10 Mile Time Trial of the season. Continue reading Hectic Month for the Wheelers
The Rye Wheelers 25 Mile Championship, run in conjunction with the Kent V.T.T.A event on September 4 over Marsh roads was one of the most memorable for over fifty years. Continue reading Championship Twenty-Five
01/08/2005
Recently I received a telephone call from James Harries, the officer from East Sussex County Council who has oversight of the cycle path development in this area. Continue reading Rye Harbour Cycle Path Update
