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….
The Mid Devon Cycling Club experienced a triumphant day at the inaugural South West Gravel race, which was organized by Sportiva. This event took place at the sublime Escot Park in Ottery St Mary. Despite the harsh, cold, and wet conditions, the club’s performance was outstanding. The day’s activities began with a race for young…
The Mid Devon CC Youth Season Opener marked the first road racing event of the year at Torbay velopark. This event aimed to prepare young riders for the upcoming 2024 seasons, and it certainly lived up to expectations. Notably, Edward Fraile-Whysall showcased exceptional talent by winning all three stages in the under 16’s Boy category….
After a fantastic year for the club with 450 riders enjoying a great Social side and Racing, with many of the youth riders are trying to form path ways like the riders before them, with the rich history and a reputation for producing some of the country’s leading riders including Tour de France riders Colin Lewis and Jeremy…
The Southwest Cyclocross league awards for the 2023 season were held over the weekend, following eight rounds held across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. Despite the challenging wet and muddy conditions, the Mid Devon cycling club had a successful season. In the under 10 category, Fredrik Simcock dominated the series standings by winning six out of…
Cyclist from Mid Devon travelled to Cyclopark Kent for the fifth round of the National Trophy, following a busy period of races over the past eight weeks. This included participation in the regional championships and our own Trophy round 4. The riders were in excellent form and prepared for a challenging and demanding course. Unfortunately,…
This year the club rewarded the Senior Race Team with individual and team bonuses. Made possible through the clubs “Rider Support” scheme funded by the Dartmoor Classic the prizes were given out at the Colin Lewis Film Night @ Cafe 360. We are sure Colin would have been looking down fondly from above. Here’s a…
Mid Devon Cycling club got together to celebrate the contribution that Colin Lewis made to the Mid Devon CC and looked back – and forward to his legacy. We presented the local cycling cafe 360 in Bovey Tracy where Colin was a regular with a framed Milk Race leaders jersey which his family kindly donated,…
Exeter Wheels recently played host to the final round of the South West Cyclocross Series, which also featured the South West Regional Championships. The event took place at the well-established Escot Park course, attracting a total of 175 riders from the South West region. It was a fierce competition, as participants battled for podium positions…