Rye Wheelers started the year in style with individual wins in both men’s and women’s events. Wheeler of the Wheelers took the honours with a win over very formidible opposition, even beating Shaun Yates, the former Tour de France Yellow Jersey holder, by over a minute. Dave is now considered as one of the best riders in the Kent / Sussex area, and is still improving. Continue reading Rye Cyclists Take New Year Honours
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Wheeler of the Wheelers
His name is Dave Wheeler, he rides for Rye Wheelers and this year
he has swept all before him.
He has raced to the very pinicle of his sport of Road Time Trialing.
He lives near Old Romney, you may have seen him out training on the
Romney Marshes where he spends many hours just riding his bike at
speed, “Getting the miles in” he will tell you. Continue reading Wheeler of the Wheelers
When Granville was Young
Everyone in town knows 74 year old Town Councillor Granville Bantick. Many follow his column in Rye Observer and his exploits in cycle races as part of the Rye Wheelers racing team. But what about when he was a young man? Continue reading When Granville was Young
Rye Wheelers Results June 08
These results are taken from the July 2008 Rye’s Own Supplement
Rye’s Cycling Mayor
TWO GREAT YEARS COME TO A CLOSE
Paul Osborne will go down in history as ‘Rye’s Cycling Mayor’ but he was much more than that. His casual style endeared him to the public and his practical approach to problems, through very difficult times, was emphasised by the way he got to grips with the Monkbretton Bridge works. Continue reading Rye’s Cycling Mayor
Sixty Years a Wheeler
83 year old Fred Heritage has recently been made a life member of the Rye & District Wheelers.
Fred joined the Wheelers in 1947 with his brother Syd. They had been cyclists for ten years prior to becoming members covering many miles on two wheels, before, during and after World War Two. Continue reading Sixty Years a Wheeler
Editorial
Great Cover Picture
Even though it was a bit out of date arriving we thought we just had to use Dave Benns great photograph of the Kent Air Ambulance parked on the junction of Rye Harbour Road and New Winchelsea Road. It landed there a couple of months ago to help a stabbing victim. Fortunately the lad survived. Continue reading Editorial
Stan’s Old Bike
STAN’S OLD BICYCLE
By Lesley Wade
Rex Swain’s little poem came at a most opportune time! Bringing back memories of a dear neighbour of my mine. Continue reading Stan’s Old Bike
Sprocket Page January 2007
The “Sprocket” Page Adventures of the Rye & District Wheelers Past and Present
November & December were hectic months for the Rye & District Wheelers.
Rye’s Own Editorial – December 2006
Editorial December 2006
Christmas is upon us again. The old saying that time goes faster as you get older seems to be right. In the uncertain world we live in it sometimes seems a blessing to be getting old. A wise old Ryer once said, as far back as 1965, that he had lived the best years but the 40 years since then have not been so bad. What lies ahead for the youngsters of today? War and Global Warming or Harmony between nations and a common will to overcome the obstacles that will be encountered over the next 40 years? “Rye’s Own” takes the optimistic view, there must be a Continue reading Rye’s Own Editorial – December 2006