After a long and hard winter of training I knew that coming into the 2024 season, my second and last as a junior, that it would be a good one. In my first year as a junior I’d come 2nd at a stage at the National B stage race the Totnes Vire. As well as…
Road Racing: The adult racers had a fantastic weekend! At RNAS Merryfield in the 3,4 road race, George Watch took a well-deserved win after a successful breakaway. In the E123 road race Nick Makin placed a strong 3rd, with Ian Cullen (18th) and Shaun Davey (20th) also putting in great performances. We wish a speedy…
He must have been looking down on us as over 100 MDCC members road the 3 routes of the Dartmoor Classic Sportive in honour of their former stalwart. With the HQ at Newton Abbot Rugby Club and ages ranging from 9 to 80 the members from top racers to club social riders took on either a…
The Mid Devon cycling club made a triumphant showing at the UCI Gralloch Gravel World Series race in the breath-taking Galloway Forest Park, Scotland. This gruelling one-day event is known for its stunning scenery and challenging terrain. Many Mid Devon riders braved the long journey to compete, and their efforts were rewarded. The top 25%…
Cyclists pushed their limits at the first Mid Devon open Time Trial of the year on the thrilling S4/10 route. The event saw a fantastic turnout of riders battling for personal bests and podium finishes from riders across the region. Cornish rider Steve Lampier stole the show with a blazing time of 19 minutes and…
In the past week, Mid Devon Cycling Club has been busy with several trips and races. Notably, two groups enjoyed long weekend cycling adventures in Brittany, France. These trips were organized by top club member Paul Martin and offered participants a chance to experience both challenging rides and beautiful sights. First club group in Brittany…
Running alongside the Totnes Vire National B Stage Race the Colin Lewis Grand Prix gives all age groups and category’s the opportunity to join in the weekend of competition. This years Colin Lewis GP on Sunday 26th May features an expanded format with a closed road Hill Climb stage at Oddicombe and a circuit race at…
Local rider Nick Makin has kicked off his racing block in Europe with a win at the Evergem Kermesse in Belgium. Makin will compete in a few more races before linking up with the Mid Devon Cycling Club team in France to participate in the prestigious Vire race. Mid Devon Team Heads to Vire This…
IT’S ALWAYS sweet when a well-laid plan comes to fruition, and that was certainly the case on amemorable day for the Okehampton Cycling Club on ‘home’ territory at the Primavera Road Race. Oke CC duo Jon Hobbs and Lloyd Copp and Exeter Wheelers training mate Tristan Kelsall-Spurr were all seeded in the first group away…
Mid Devon cycling club riders had a busy weekend of racing, competing in the South West XC Series 2024 Round 1 at Grammarcombe woods in Ashcombe. The challenging course featured a mix of man-made and natural obstacles to test the riders’ skills, made even more difficult by heavy rain overnight and showers on race day….