Robin Delve: 2017 Cyclo-Cross Season Summary My cross race season started at the beginning of September and has now just finished 19 weeks and 23 races later!! Training started back in February. Basic weekly training consists of commuting by MTB to work 2/3 times per week. A hilly round trip of 22 miles. 2 gym…
The fourth Mid Devon CC Academy Skills session will take place at the Velopark on Tuesday 16th January at 6.30 pm sharp and will last for around 90 mins. This is run by Mark Dolan and focuses on Anaerobic efforts mixed with Chaingang style rides and a mini race at the end. This is open…
Group Riding Skills Sessions Back by popular demand, The Club is hosting some FREE group riding skills sessions – these are open to all and particularly aimed at less confident riders – both men and women. The sessions will help you gain confidence in riding close to others in a group. These will take place at…
We are looking for the next Mid Devon CC World Champion. With the World Champs approaching fast (aka Primavera) we are starting the New Year in super keen fashion by having our first training session on the 2nd January. The fourth Mid Devon CC Academy Skills session will take place at the Velopark on Tuesday…
Race Report: Robin Delve UCI 2017 Masters Cyclo-Cross World Champs: Mol, Belgium. Friday 1st December, 2017. My age qualifies me to ride in the 60 to 64 age group. It’s now nearly a week since the race and my feet have still not touched the floor. Finding it really difficult to write a report as…
This season has been a good one for me as a first year Junior. I’ve done a varied amount of road racing, time trials, crit racing and recently I’ve done a couple of cyclo cross races. Although I won’t mention them too much! I’ve taken two road races wins this season. Primavera and Tour of…
The Dartmoor Classic has won the award for Charity or Business Contribution to Sport and/or Community at Teignbridge’s Sports and Community Awards 2017. Pictured are Dartmoor Classic Chair Guy Langworthy receiving the award with committee members Becky Kelly, Nigel Potts, Sarah Lakey and Stewart Bergman.
The third Mid Devon CC Academy Skills session will take place at the Velopark on Tuesday 4th December at 6.30 pm sharp and will last for around 90 mins. Building on the first two sessions, Mark Dolan’s plan includes attacking – rushing the gap – gap bridging ( capacity efforts) chain gang (15 min )…
After a successful 2016 season, I planned to continue my transition to the road throughout 2017 whilst maintaining by background in time trialling. The support which Mid-Devon CC provided me with for the 2017 season made it possible and allowed me to have my best season to date. On a cold February morning, my season…
Every now and then its good to cast your mind back and allow a little nostalgia to creep in. Whilst much has changed in the world of cycling in recent years, the hero’s of yester year and their results are still to be marvelled at. The picture above shows iron man Dave Bedwell competing in…