This week we have news from the National Hill Climb Championships, further reflections in the magnificent club hill climb, news from a Wheeler taking on a hill climb at the other end of England and we look forward to the club CX round at Escot Park.
- Coming Up
- National Hill Climb Championships
- Stoke Hill – EWCC Hill Climb
- A Wheeler competes in the north
- EWCC CX – Escot Park
- SWCX League Round 5 – Newnham (Top)
- Rides
- Get in Touch
Coming Up:
1 November – SWCX League Rd 5: Newnham (Top Field) (SWCX 2026/27 Round 5 Events – British Cycling) – See below
15 November – SWCX League Rd 6: EWCC Cyclo Cross, Escot Park (SWCX 2026/27 Round 6 Events – British Cycling) Note that EWCC members ride for free at this event – sign up on the day do not register in advance.
22 November – SWCX League Rd 7: Arlington Court, Barnstaple, N Devon (SWCX 2026/27 Round 7 Events – British Cycling)
Looking Forward:
- 28 November – Sarah’s ‘Breakfast in Bampton’ Audax Ride (Breakfast in Bampton | Audax UK – The Long Distance Cyclists’ Association)
National Hill Climb Championships
The National Hill Climb Championships took place on Sunday (25th) on the Porlock Hill Toll Road. This 4.1 mile (6.6km) route climbs 357m, and attracted a field of 464 riders from all over the UK. First place, with a time of 14:31.9, went to Ezra Bateman who is a Decathlon CMA CGM Juniors Team rider (one to look out for in the future, but the National Hill Climb Champion is Ed Laverack of the Assos UK Race Team with a time of 14:32.1.
Our own Finlay Webb took third place in the para category with a time of 19:03.0.
Exeter Wheelers were well represented with Michael Mason-Saunders (18:54.2), Gideon Aroussi (18:58.2), Stuart Pollard (20:27.0), Frederick Mayall, (23:01.9), John Hare (23:22.9) and Graham Turner (25:34.0) taking on the challenge.
Well done to all who took part.
A more detailed report of this event will be published on the club website.
Stoke Hill – EWCC Hill Climb
Last week we included a brief summary of the successful EWCC Hill Climb event held on 15 Oct. A more comprehensive report of the event is now available on the website. It’s a great write up that captures the day really well. Read it here Exeter Wheelers Open Hill Climb 2026, a report – Exeter Wheelers CC.
Some who were at the Hill Climb may have noted a photographer taking a few snaps. He’s a keen amateur who is interested in local events and has sent his pictures for the club to use. The full gallery can be seen on the clubs Facebook page, but the following are a few of club members on the hill……..
A Wheeler competes in the north
Club member Morgan is on a short sojourn in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Although disappointed to miss the club hill climb, he didn’t want to miss out entirely and so entered a local hill climb on Propsect Hill.
It’s nicknamed ‘The Nationals of the North’ and had a bumper 150 entries this year. The hill is 1.5km at 7.5%, with some Alpe Du Huez-esque hairpins all the way up. Morgan managed to put in a 4:33 which was good enough for 30th. The winner was a lad called Ezra who rides for Decathlon CGM CMA Dev, who did a 3:24.
EWCC CX – Escot Park
Don’t forget that Exeter Wheelers members get free entry to this event. Simply sign up on the day: do not register in advance via the BC website.
These events are really good for children and youth participation. If you know any one who might be interested let them know.
SWCX League Round 5 – Newnham (Top)
Rides
The weather may have at last realised that it is Autumn, but the riding continues and there are still plenty of opportunities to get out with the club (albeit with the mudguards fitted). Club rides continue to get out on what for many are the best days of the year, with the leaves turning, clear skies and clear fresh air.
Details and sign on for regular rides can be found on Spond.
Generic information on club rides can be found at Rides – Exeter Wheelers CC
Get in Touch
Don’t forget we want to hear your news. Let us know what you have been up to, send us a few words and some pictures, anything bike related would be most welcome.