Dave Wheeler of Old Romney was the best placed of the local riders in the traditional New Year Ten Mile Time Trial, run by Southborough Wheelers on a course near Ashford.
Tag: Liz King
Discover Liz King in the pages of Rye’s Own, where the subject emerges through local voices, historical detail and stories written close to the events. Stories such as “Wheelers Team Win”, “The Lady from the Wheelers”, “Faster at 65 than he was at 25”, and “Rye 7 District Wheelers” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture. The archive leaves room for eyewitness detail, strong opinions and the affectionate hindsight that gives Rye’s Own its particular flavour.
The Lady from the Wheelers
Bonwen Ewing The British Women’s National Championship at Llandeilo on Sunday 5 September was a closely fought battle with 27 seconds covering the first three over the 32 kilometres they faced. Repeating her success of last year Emma Pooley (Cervelo Test Team), hardened by a season of highly successful road racing on Europe’s roads, finished … Continue reading The Lady from the Wheelers
Rye 7 District Wheelers
23 Riders From Rye Rye & District Wheelers have no less than twentythree riders in the first event of the 2010 season the New Year’s Day “10” Mile Time Trial, organised by Southborough Wheelers.
Faster at 65 than he was at 25
Bob Burden Writes …. Kent CA 25, Sunday 15th April 2009 Eight members from the club entered this event held on the Chilham (Q25/8) course. Dave Wheeler was the fastest member of the day with a time of 56.51 setting a new club record, and bringing it back to a local course. Steve Gooch also beat the hour … Continue reading Faster at 65 than he was at 25
Wheeler’s First Promotion
The K.C.A. “50” On Sunday 8 June Rye & District Wheelers, on behalf of the Kent Cycling Association, promoted the famous June K.C.A. Fifty Mile time trial on the Romney Marshes. A seven year high of 84 riders competed on a blustery morning and … Continue reading Wheeler’s First Promotion
Rye’s Cycling National Champions
It was entirely appropriate that the cycling Mayor of Rye, Paul Osborne should make the presentation of the Rye & District Wheelers VTTA National team Championship medals as one of his very last acts as Mayor.
Sprocket Page-Wheelers Dine
It was great to be ‘down by the Riverside’ with the Rye & District Wheelers on Thursday 8 November.
Wheelers Team Win
Kent Cycling Association 12 Hour Championship 2007
Sprocket Page March 06
February is a quiet month for the Wheelers usually but this year there has been a lot going on in preparation for the racing season ahead.