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Written by Adrian Clutton
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Monday, 22 February 2010 21:33 |
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Sid Valley Cycling Club has been part of the East Devon cycling scene for 20 years and caters for all abilites of rider. We have regular social road rides at a steady pace, and brisker regular training rides for those looking to get the miles in! Those who prefer to get dirty on their rides are also well catered for with our off-road Cyclo-cross sections. Take a look at our rides page for more information. |
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Written by Dominick Horrell
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Friday, 18 May 2012 17:25 |
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Social event !!
The Fountain Head Branscombe 2012 Beer festival
Friday 22nd June 2012 6.30PM
Live band , Hog roast & lots of beer !
Meet at sidmouth football club at 6.30p.m , gentle cycle over the hill , few beers then try to cycle back !!!
Recommend mountain bikes or ‘Gasman’ style bike & casual attire
For the more civilized among us I have arranged an 8 seater taxi to pick up from Sidmouth football club at 6.30pm and return from Branscombe at 11.30pm. The cost for the taxi is £50.00 return, so if we get a full taxi that’s approx £6.00 per person return. If more than 8 people are interested in a taxi then the taxi firm said they would do two runs .
If we cant fill the taxi before the 8th June then we may have to cancel the taxi.
Please Contact Mike Gosling on 07979 562324
or Dominick Horrell on 07966 520483
or email :
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Written by Adrian Snelgrove
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Sunday, 29 April 2012 15:52 |
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Devon Dirt 2012
Geoff Keenan and I arrived at Big Peaks bike shop in Ashburton at 9am to join over 350 other entrants for the Devon Dirt MTB event. Initially sunny, clouds soon arrived and by the time we started, the first shower had arrived. From then on the weather was variable although we missed the worst of the rain.
The outward route took us north east on to Dartmoor via a 3.5km climb out of Bovey Tracey. This was a mixture of road and rocky trail with the main section having an average gradient of 14% and several parts being in excess of 20%. Once on Dartmoor we headed to the first checkpoint at Trenchford Reservoir before circling around the neighbouring reservoirs. After returning to Trenchford, we headed back towards Ashburton via the second major climb at Ullacombe and over Haytor. This part was more wooded with the recent heavy rain turning the tracks to deep mud. Arriving at the finish we were grateful to find bike washing facilities, which many of the riders were also using to wash themselves!
Overall it was an excellent event, well organized with sufficient good food. The route is varied with the terrain being challenging in parts. Riders are not timed but the 57km takes about 4 hours to complete. There is also a shorter option, cutting out the reservoir section. We can certainly recommend the event and intend to return next year. |
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Written by Neil Tubbs
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Sunday, 29 April 2012 16:09 |
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Know someone who would start cycling if they had some help?
For the months of May, June and July LED Leisure Ltd will be offering FREE bike rides and tips on cycling safely in in and around Exmouth almost every day of the week. They will also show you the best ways to get where you want to go!
- Enjoy the freedom
- Gain confidence
- Have fun
- Save some money
Bikes can be provided free (7 days booking notice required) or you can take yours along to one of their bike clinics and they will help you get it ready to ride.
If you would like to know more or book a place then please click here or contact Lottie Young on 01395 562507 or email
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Written by Neil Tubbs
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Monday, 02 April 2012 18:33 |
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The evening 10 Time Trials are a series of club and open time trials. There is also come and ride events where any riders can have a go without being a club member.
Local cycling clubs CS Dynamo, Sid Valley and Exeter Wheelers take it in turns to run the events. It's a great way to get into competitive cycling; Usual starting time is first rider off at 7pm - however do check the table for any date specific changes (due to evening light)
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"Sidvale Cycling Club Round the Island Ride" |
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Written by Roger White
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Monday, 20 February 2012 17:50 |
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"Sidvale Cycling Club Round the Island Ride"
Sunday 1st July
Approximately 65mile sponsored ride round the coast of the Isle of Wight in aid of the Devon Air Ambulance. I have asked the DAAT to help with preparation of the sponsorship which will be in a PDF version which will be put onto the website.
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Written by Nigel Winchester
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Tuesday, 14 February 2012 15:15 |
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Giro di Toscana
September 10-17 2011
By Nigel Winchester
After the Pyrenean Raid in 2006 and the Corsica Tour in 2009, Neil Tubbs decided to organise a third trip: a Tour of Italy’s beautiful Tuscany. The ride was a maximum of 929km with a maximum altitude gain of 14,124m. There were several long/short splits for those who wanted more of a relaxed option and, for the first time, a half day on the Tuesday. This was a great idea as the group had chance to have a look around the ancient city of Florence and rest our tired bodies.
The group of 39 (including 8 ladies) was in the majority composed of Sid Valley Cycling Club members, 10 or so medics from the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, 2 Axe Valley Peddlers and 2 CS Dynamo members and a few other keen sportsmen who also cycle. All 39 bikes were dismantled and boxed up 5 days previously and collected by Neil in a hired transit van. Neil and wife Sue had kindly offered to drive the van from Beer to Pisa- a distance of 980km! The journey took a mere 16 hours: very impressive! This was a most generous and time-consuming gesture without which the tour would never have occurred.
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