Welcome
This is the first Exeter Wheelers Bulletin.
We aim to bring you news and stories from across the club.
Our aim is to keep it short and easy to read. Often there will be more detailed reports that you can access on the club website if you want more detail.
Importantly we want to hear from you:
- what have you been doing?
- do you have cycling related story?
- are you taking on a cycling related challenge?
- are you travelling with the bike?
- have you raced for the first time?
Send us your news, keep it short (about 100 words) and include a photo or two, to
Coming Up:
- 21 June – Short track MTB, Wheal Jane, Cornwall (XCR Round 1 (Supported by Wheal Jane) Events – British Cycling)
- 24 June – 10 mile Time Trial*
- 28 June – The Nello (Force Cancer Charity Sportive – (details and sign up The Nello 2026)
- 1 July – 10 mile Time Trial*
- 16 July – Cream First Crit series, Westpoint (Cream First Crit Series – Round 12 (Exeter Wheelers CC) Events – British Cycling)
- 17 July – Dawlish Grand Prix (Dawlish GP Events – British Cycling)
- 23 July – Cream First Crit series, Westpoint (Cream First Crit Series – Round 13 (Exeter Wheelers CC) Events – British Cycling)
*Details for the 10 mile Time Trial series can be found at Evening 10 Mile Time Trial schedule – Exeter Wheelers CC
Looking Forward:
- 18 October – EWCC Hill Climb, Stoke Hill
- 15 November – EWCC Cyclo Cross, Escot Park
It may still be the early days of summer……. But it’s never too soon to think about getting out in the mud of the autumn and winter!
You can register now for the SWCX League…….
Finlay Flies the Flag
Great to see Finlay Webb representing the club and looking good in the EWCC kit at the London Nocturne event on 13 June. This special support race was put on by British Cycling to celebrate the Limitless initiative. Finlay lined up with other riders from around the country in central London.
Needless to say that Finlay won the race……
Youth Academy
Following a hiatus in recent years we are pleased to announce that the EWCC Youth Academy is returning.
Four new coaches have been through the British Cycling training programme, undertaken first aid training and had DBS checks approved.
The emphasis in the short term will be on off road events, aiming to increase participation in local MTB and CX races.
We are currently exploring possible training venues. Keep an eye out for future announcements.
In the short term we are running some led rides at Haldon Forest on Wednesday evenings. For details see Youth Cycling | Exeter Wheelers Academy – Exeter Wheelers CC.
Rides
We love to see all of you out on club rides. But as a quick reminder we run a series of rides through the week that we hope caters for all tastes.
Saturday Social – ideal for all club riders who would like to start their weekend with a 20-40 miles ride at 14-16mph pace. Leaves County Hall (Topsham Road) at 9am.
Sunday Club Ride – aiming to set off in groups (A, B, C) at different speeds to accommodate a range of ability levels. The target average speeds for the groups are 18 – 20 mph (A); 16 – 18 mph (B) & 14 – 16 mph (C). The B and C rides are NO DROP. The C Ride is generally a little shorter. All rides leave County Hall at 9am.
Tuesday Day Ride – is a social ride that rolls at pace to suit the group (normally 13-15mph). This ride meets at Piazza Terracina (Exeter Quay) at 9.30am.
Wednesday Evening Ride – are NO DROP social rides that are usually of about 20-25 miles. Leaves County Hall at 7pm.
Thursday Chaingang – is designed to support race training, and is targeted at more experienced riders capable of keeping a faster pace. Leaves 6.30 pm from Aldi Pinhoe (Exhibition Way, Exeter EX4 8JD).
Further details of rides are available at Rides – Exeter Wheelers CC.
Please use Spond for sign up and keep up to date with proposed routes and any last minute changes.