CX in the sun at Bedfont Lakes
The Central Cyclocross League (CCXL) Round 4 race which was held on the 8th October was the fourth time we have promoted the event at Bedfont Lakes in Feltham. We always run it early in the season, but each year
Fast times on Leith Hill
The crowds were out in force on Cowbell Corner for this year's edition of the John Bornhoft Memorial Hill Climb. With over 60 starters it was as large field, with great representation from local clubs and teams. There were some
Alpen Brevet for breakfast
Five huge mountain passes with 7,200 metres climbing in one ride… what could go wrong? Dai Michael reports back from the Alpen Brevet in Switzerland last month, where he roped in a bunch of equally brave (or foolish?) Wheelers to
Reflections on our Women’s Road Race
This month we proudly hosted a 2/3/4 women’s road race in memory of much-loved member Maria Thompson who passed away in 2017. Maria was a formidable racer who made it to 2nd cat and raced the national masters. It was the
Class of Paris-Brest-Paris 2023
Paris-Brest-Paris is the jewel in the crown of the audax calendar, only coming round every four years and attracting riders from around the world. Given the popular audax scene at Kingston Wheelers it was no surprise to see seven members
Transpyrenees 2023
The Transpyrenees is a 1050km ultra race with over 25,000 metres climbing taking in 33 cols including the mythical Tourmalet. Wheelers Dan Pateman and Sam Sneyd took on the challenge and have some epic war stories from their week in
Road to Paris – Qualifying for PBP
This year marks the return of the biggest audax event in the calendar, Paris-Brest-Paris. It’s a 1,200km ride that runs every four years and attracts long distance cyclists from around the world. We hear from three Wheelers who have just
Getting hot at the Marmotte
First held in 1982, the Marmotte has grown to be one of the biggest Sportives in Europe with around 7,000 riders taking part each year. The Granfondo covers four major cols and the newer Ultrafondo distance adds a second ascent
Gravel Galore: The Gralloch & FNLD GRVL
Ever wondered how gravel riding in Scotland compares with Finland? Well, Brian Williamson has been busy some of the biggest gravel events on the calendar and gives us two reports for the price on one. The Gralloch The Gralloch was held on