First use of a brand new course had the shine taken off it a little by persistent drizzle as personal bests and benchmark course records were guaranteed in Wrekinsport CC’s 10, Round 17 of the Friction Hydraulics Series. Held on a simple ‘out and back’ course between Shawbury and Hodnet, the overall event was won […]
R11 SB Sports Injuries Series: Ludlow CC...
The prettiest – and toughest 10 mile circuit in Shropshire was the setting for Tomos Hales to finally take the SB Sports Injuries title thanks to a nine second victory in Round 11, the Ludlow Scenic 10. The extra two points gained for taking top place were the margin by which the Wrekinsport rider can […]
Coaching Revolutions Shropshire Champion...
One of the most keenly anticipated events of the Shropshire calendar saw 16 teams of four test themselves over 50 kilometres in a rare format as Shropshire Cycling Clubs Association presented The Coaching Revolutions Shropshire Championship 4-Up. Organisers were sweating over the availability of the popular first choice course starting adjacent to The Lamb at […]
R10 SB Sports Injuries Series: Oswestry ...
Planned 19 truncated to 10 miles due to road works The rescheduled Oswestry Paragon CC Hilly 19 fell victim to the blight of traffic lights on the course for the second time this season, and with available light fading for a re-run a truncated 10 mile event took place instead, comprising Round 10 of the […]
R7 Mower Mec 2-Up Series: Wrekinsport CC...
A dead heat for first place made for an intriguing ending to 2023’s Mower Mec 2-Up Series as riders faced a quite different challenge to normal. With 4-way traffic lights at Crudgington crossroads a move to the tight and technical Shawbirch – Long Lane circuit for Round 7, run by Wrekinsport CC meant 11 turns […]
R6 Mower Mec 2-Up Series: Ludlow CC 10
The Mixed Team medals were decided after Round 6 of the Mower Mec 2-Up Series saw a fine win for the promoting club Ludlow CC as Robbie Disney and Dan Cutting took the honours by 44 seconds – despite having mismatched bikes. Conventional logic would state that both riders either need to be on dedicated […]
R9 SB Sports Injuries Series: Hafren CC ...
A roaring southerly wind made for a fast ‘out’ leg on the Berriew – Welshpool 10 mile course but a confidence and energy-sapping grovel back as Hafren CC hosted Round 9 of the SB Sports Series. Won by former Hafren CC Junior rider and now signed for Wales Racing Academy Fred Meredith, the youngster was […]
R5 Mower Mec 2-Up Series: Mid Shropshire...
Round 5 of The Mower Mec 2-Up Series saw a good turnout of nine teams in the Mid Shropshire Wheelers promotion. Held on the regular Oswestry Paragon 10 mile club course between Queen’s Head and Gobowen, familiarity with the course helped a first-time Oswestry Paragon pairing take a 51 second victory despite a significant age […]
50th Anniversary Challenge Ride
A Date For Your Diary – Sunday 17th September 2023 To mark its 50th Anniversary, the SCCA presents a “Challenge Ride” on Sunday 17th September, staring from Westbury and hosted by Mid Shropshire Wheelers. The main ride, “The Anchor”, is 57 miles and heads west to Montgomery, Abermule and Glanmule, then to Clun via The […]
R8 SB Sports Injuries Series: Wrekinspor...
Tough conditions made Wrekinsport’s Gordon Davies 19 mile time trial a testing affair in more ways than one as a strong westerly wind made things difficult for competitors in Round 8 of the SB Sports Injuries Series. Being held over two laps of the club’s usual Shawbirch – Crudgington – Cotwall Bank circuit riders knew […]