This week we celebrate a great achievement by a club member in Greece and look forward to the EWCC Club CX event at Escot.
- Coming Up
- Gran Fondo Success in Greece
- EWCC CX – Escot Park
- EWCC Comittee
- Rides – Chaingang
- SWCX League Round 7 – Arlington
- Get in Touch
Coming Up
9 November – EWCC Committee, 7.30pm Cuckoo Tap Room (upstairs): All Welcome…..
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)
28 November – Sarah’s ‘Breakfast in Bampton’ Audax Ride (Breakfast in Bampton | Audax UK – The Long Distance Cyclists’ Association)
Gran Fondo success in Greece
A big shout out to Fred Mayall who came 2nd in his category in the UCI Gran Fondo in Loutraki, Greece.
Fred reports; ‘My end of season Greek Odyssey to UCI Gran Fondo in Loutraki ended well when I dodged the crashes and came second (in my age group) 0.5 seconds behind.
This was a race of three parts: flat out with the pros drilling it at the front, then up a mountain splitting into groups, then a disaster prone hairpin decent with the survivors prepping for their sprint if they had one left.
So I have qualified for the UCI GF World Championships in the Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc region sometime in August. Bigger mountains.’
We look forward to seeing how Fred gets on next summer at the second running of the combined UCI World Championships in France
EWCC CX (SWCX League Rd 6) – Escot Park
This weekend sees our very own race in the SWCX League at Escot Park.
If you’re interested in getting on the start line, but are unsure don’t forget that there is a ‘novice’ race category, which means that your race will be a little shorter and with less pressure, just a chance to get out and get a feel for what its like to be on the cross field.
We know that this will be a fun day, and we’d love to see as many of you out there as possible, ride if you can, volunteer to help out or just come along and enjoy the riding……
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.
EWCC Committee Meeting
Tonight (9th Nov) sees the regular monthly meeting of the EWCC Committee. The meeting is held upstairs at the Cuckoo Tap Room on Paris Street and is open to all members. If you want to know what is going on, or have any ideas about the club/club activities, this is the place to be.
Rides – Chaingang
Do you have a strong pair of legs and a good set of lights? Have you tried the Thursday night Chaingang?
One of the clubs regular rides this one is for those looking to improve their form and fitness. It is a fast ride so come prepared. If you think it might be for you details can be found at Race training – Exeter Wheelers CC.
SWCX League Rd 7 – Arlington, North Devon
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.