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A message from British Cycling

Hi South West Clubs, This email has been sent to all affiliated club’s secretaries and Go-Ride Contacts – please forward to your club committees and members. As you will by now have heard, all British Cycling sanctioned activities have now been cancelled until 30th April and guidance to clubs is that no organised activity (including rides, training, coaching, events) should take place during this period, in line with government advice on social gatherings on non-essential travel. However, staying […]

First Trip to BPW in 2020 – Amazing!

BPW, as usual, proved a brilliant trip despite the rain and depleted crew. The weather forecast was not encouraging with rain and strong winds in the morning but clearing for the afternoon runs. But … the trails proved to be running perfectly, scrubbed clean by the rain I guess! There’s always a plus to poor weather. 😂 Peter’s first run down to the uplift on his first visit to BPW seemed to cause a sort […]

South-west Road Racing 2020

News just in from Andrew Parker at British Cycling about the South-west Youth Series for riders aged under 16 and the South-west Senior Circuit Series for men and women. Both series are designed to bring together the regions riders for a great day of racing, the senior series has a unique format with events for men ranked E/1/2, 3,4 and 3,4 masters (over 40) and women. Riders placed in the top 10 of each race […]

What’s already happening in 2020?

Thoughts are already turning towards a fantastic summer season for everyone with some exciting riding to look forward to. Time Trials The club will not be organising any Open Time Trials this season but is planning on organising a couple of club time trials on the S6. Doug is looking into how this can be offered. Off-road Local to us at Woody’s Bike Park on April 26th is Round 2 of the South-West Cross-Country Series […]

WOW! 2019 was an amazing year!

St Austell Wheelers CC goes from strength to strength as its appeal broadens to include a diversity of cycling. During last year, club runs on the road continued to attract members including some mile-munchers while an off-road section became established with regular club runs every week. The Club’s Youth Academy became firmly established regularly attracting 40 young riders every week and staging their first cross-country race as a British Cycling Go-Ride Club. Road Cycling A […]

Tour of Britain 2020 comes to St Austell!

The Cornwall Stage of the Tour of Britain was launched today! Peter, Doug, Stephen, Bob and I attended the launch at Chy Trevail by Cornwall Council. Representatives from the Tour of Britain including Andy Hawes, the Course Director presented Stage 1 of the Tour of Britain which will take place on Sunday, 6th September, 2020. It’s all very exciting and the Club already has some great ideas about how we can celebrate the tour coming […]

Another Successful Day At Woody’s Bike Park

During August, the Youth Academy arranged for a day at Woody’s Bike Park, a local venue with some amazing trails for all ages and skills. This was our second ‘Holiday Club’ coaching young riders from the Academy and others from further afield. The Club’s Coaches were joined by Martin Beck from Your Ride to offer riders a full day learning new skills and, most importantly, having fun. Riders learned a variety of different skills coached […]

Bike Park Wales Again? Yes Please!!

If you’ve never been to BPW, it is an absolute must for every MTB rider, whatever you ride! Monday, 19th August, 4:30 am There’s nothing nice about getting up at that time of the morning but was tend to open the eyelids is the thought that you’re going to spend the whole day riding downhill in one the UK’s best bike parks. This was the Club’s third trip to BPW in 2019 and there’ll be […]

Taking an early bath!

The great thing about riding off road in our area is the amazing variety of terrain and technical challenge. There’s always something unexpected. On a recent Club MTB ride we found ourselves, after refreshment of coffee and cake at Heligan, enjoying expansive views across open countryside and a sparkling sea. It just could not get any better! But, then it did! Starting our descent into Pentewan we spotted six baths. There were six riders and […]

Autumn Term Coaching at Poltair begins 14th September

The St Austell Wheelers Youth Academy is excited to announce and confirm that coaching begins on Saturday, 14th September at 9:30 am. After an amazing year last year when so many riders developed their skills with the Club’s Coaches, the Club is looking forward to welcoming Junior Club Members and new riders to Poltair School, our coaching base.