Tag: Rye Wheelers

Sprocket Page June 2001

Stories of the Rye & District Wheelers Past & Present

Runs Twice Weekly

The Rye & District Wheelers have enjoyed Club Runs every Sunday during the past month. Runs to Tenterden, where members paid a visit to the Kent and East Sussex Railway and to Bodiam Castle were especially enjoyed. Ben Sharp, the Club Captain, reports regular attendance on runs. Mem­bership is climbing and some Continue reading Sprocket Page June 2001

Boom Town of the 60’s

When R.P.M. Was King

Good times and bad times seem to go in cycles. The 1960’s, especially the first half, were boom times for Rye. Continue reading Boom Town of the 60’s

Rye Lad is Sussex Champion

Mick Ashdown Wins Sussex Sprint Championship

It was a proud moment for the Rye and District Wheelers when the club’s top track rider, Mike Ashdown, out-rode all competition and became the 1966 Sussex Sprint Champion. The event took place at Preston Park Track on Wednesday, 22nd June. Continue reading Rye Lad is Sussex Champion