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Racing is back! 

Last year it was a real shame for all of us not to be able to run our midweek club 10s. But this year they are back! Running weekly from the 3rd May every Monday, there will be a 10 mile time trial running on the J2/1 course starting in Monks heath. We will be running the events in collaboration with Stockport Clarion Cycling Club (SCCC) and take it in turns to run the event. Please see below for the exact dates. 

Club 10s are perfect for anyone, for those that have never pinned a number on before to world tour pros! You can turn up on any road legal bike, whether that be a TT bike, road, fixed gear (please have a front brake), mountain bike or even a penny farthing.

No need to sign up in advance, turn up at HQ (Yet to be confirmed) pay £5 (cash please) and pin a number on. The first rider will be off at 7:01 (unless stated) so please arrive at HQ before 6:45. 

We will be sticking to the latest COVID-19 requirements from the CTT, so please familiarise yourself with the latest rules as these are sure to change in relation to the latest government advice.  (https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/articles/index/news) 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us, there are no such thing as a stupid question.

As always both us and SCCC will be looking for volunteers to help with the marshalling. These events rely on volunteers so  please do lend a hand. If everyone volunteers at one event per year then we will be golden. 

We are all super excited to see you! 

 

3 May Manchester Wheelers

10 May SCCC

17 May Manchester Wheelers

24 May SCCC

31 May Manchester Wheelers (Clarion Champs, 4pm start)

7 June SCCC

14 June Manchester Wheelers

21 June SCCC

28 June Manchester Wheelers

5 July SCCC

12 July Manchester Wheelers

19 July SCCC

26 July Manchester Wheelers

2 Aug SCCC

Hi all, hope you’re all getting the opportunity, where it pops up to get out on the bike. We’ve had a few intro and intermediate rides go up on the rides list so keep checking and feel free to put one up there is you fancy. Thanks to Chris, Alex and Tom for so far doing the honours (i’m not thanking myself, thats just weird).

Shutt VR have re-opened the portal for the winter club kit. Often it is put out that club kit is the best kit and often it’s a load of rubbish. Thankfully, the Shutt stuff is the best stuff. I’ve been riding a lot more in club kit and had the opportunity to try out the winter longs on a few rides recently and they’re beautiful. In short, follow the link and grab yourself some lovely toasty warm kit.

shuttcustom.com/collections/manchester-wheelers

Keep well and keep riding.

Ta,

Holly Carter

Hi Wheelers,

Firstly, a big welcome to any new members that have joined for this season. Your membership packs will be sent out soon.

Secondly and very importantly, I hope that you’re all keeping well and healthy. We are a club and as such, each and everyone of us is part of a big family, (whether part of that family has a better CdA or not…. 😉 ) everyone is of equal concern at the moment and I would like to wish everyone all the best in getting through this odd time.

Finally, Colin at Shutt VR has opened up a new portal for our lovely club kit so that when we’re allowed back out to ride and race together we can all look our best. It’s similar kit to what was on there before, which has had a great reception, but with some new additions including an awesome and well priced Gabba jacket, a lightweight long sleeve jersey and some t-shirts that Shutt have made themselves (separate design to the membership ones). We’ll close this portal on Sunday 19th April to give everyone a couple of weeks to order. As with all small companies, Shutt could do with a nice hug at the moment so if you fancy a bit of new kit, get in on this order. As a club member we also get discount on general Shutt kit (details through the link below) so if you want a variety then go right ahead, we use this company because they genuinely work hard for us and their kit speaks for itself.

https://shuttcustom.com/collections/manchester-wheelers

 

Many Thanks and all the best,

Holly Carter (Pres)

Annual General Meeting, 2019
The 2019 AGM will take place on Monday 9th December 2019, from 7pm to 9pm at Manchester Velodrome.

All welcome.

The agenda includes receipt of the Annual Report and Accounts, the election of officers for 2020, rule changes (including those proposed by members) and Any Other Business.

If you would like a specific item added to the agenda, please contact the General Secretary in writing (email is fine) by Friday 29th November.

Nominations for officers: If you’d like to join the Committee, or to take on another role, please inform the General Secretary, and if you wish you can be added to the nominations list.

Note: Nick Green is standing down as General Secretary and Journal Editor. At present, we have one nomination for journal editor (Martin Wilson) and no nominations for General Secretary.

This years awards evening is taking place at the Wharf in Castlefield on Saturday 7th December, 7pm. You can get your tickets now by sending your name and payment via paypal to admin@manchesterwheelers.co.uk.

There is a delicious christmassy menu provided and the cost is £20 for 2 courses or £25 for 3 courses.

See you all there!

We have set up some instructor led wattbike sessions at the National Cycling Centre on Wednesday evenings at 7pm (thanks to Mike and Holly!) At the moment we have sessions booked in until 11th December but if there is interest we will try and continue them in to the new year.

It’s £5 per session and there are only 12 spots available each week so it will be club members only for now.

Register your place by going to the specific session on the rides list and click signup!

Ride List

Thank you to everyone who came to the Manchester Wheelers Brickworks Hill Climb last night, another classic edition.

Special thanks to all who helped. These events don’t happen on their own, so if you liked what you saw, join a cycling club, get involved, don’t wait for it all to come to you.

Massive thanks to the sponsors – Shutt VR for awarding some seriously good cycling clothing, and Beerstork for supplying some seriously good beer prizes. Both of these companies do great things, and they’re well worth checking out if you’re after technical fabrics or a dose of hops. .
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Thanks too to Bspoke for keeping us all pepped up with excellent coffee, and Pott Shrigley village hall for hosting us yet again in their great space. Thank you to Alan Gibworth for taking photographs of the event. 

Bring on hill climb season!

Full Results:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WHfUQzt3Zh2bOIuYPgyhVpFx0nl41l1mkwMB–h5Xkk/edit?fbclid=IwAR3z-JzNngYRXrtbMyGZhgw0iIBgrXbjrD-lyK30X4iKYmMWtKb2NdOQvfM#gid=509180976

more “Brickworks Hill Climb Results 2019” …