Rossington Wheelers is a friendly cycling club based in Rossington, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Consisting of cyclists of various ages and abilities. (Please note young riders are required to be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian in accordance with British Cycling guidelines)

We are surrounded by a variety of quiet roads and lanes. The club is a great way to discover new routes, making friends and perhaps opening yourself up to new cycling challenges by way of time trials or circuit racing.

The club meets regularly outside St Michaels Church, Rossington, Doncaster, South Yorkshire on a Sunday morning at 9.00am for what is sometimes a challenging 50 – 80 mile club ride. All new comers are welcome, please come along and join in, to get an idea of where we ride please visit the Club Rides page.

We also run introductory rides throughout the year aimed at people new to cycling, these rides are designed as a stepping stone for less experienced cyclists prior to taking part on the weekly club runs. These rides are usually monthly. However, please see the club runs lists for dates of these rides.

The club is pleased to be sponsored by Hudson Cycles Rossington, AAD GAS Rossington, Exploration Ltd Rossington and Gray & Adams Doncaster.

Membership application forms can be down loaded from the Membership page.

We look forward to seeing you.

Well the first of this years Club evening 10 mile Time Trial got off to an excellent start, with 21 riders taking part, 15 of which were members of the club. Although there was a significant head wind on the return leg some very good times were put in, including several pb’s. Please refer to the forum post for handicap results. The night was topped off by a surprising visit by Mr Ed Clancy who came along in support of local pro Graham Briggs.

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Another good round of results for the members taking part in the JE James League. After a very difficult 25 mile event on the O25/10 course last Saturday we are now 5th in the overall Team standings. Well done to all who took part in the race and also to the people who came along to support.

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A good second week of racing for some of the club members taking part in 10 and 50 miles time trials.

Well done to Shaun Randal, Paul Jones, Paul Ellwell, Shaun Patterson, John Scully and Steve Patterson who completed the Birdwell Wheelers 10 mile open event held on the O10/10 course with the following times. 25mins 9secs, 26mins 47secs, 26mins 53secs, 29mins 21secs, 29mins 39secs and 31mins 19secs respectively.

Also well done to Adrian Dobson who completed a hilly 50 mile time trial in North Yorkshire on the L503 course in a time of 2 hours 59 mins 40 secs.

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A few of the club members kicked off the racing season with a 25 mile 2up time trial on 3rd March. The race was run on the O25/10 course out at Hatfield Woodhouse.

The 3 teams consisted of Paul Jones & Adrian West, Shaun Randal & Gary, Paul Elwell & Adrian Dobson. Although the rain cleared before the start, the teams had to contend with windy conditions along both legs of the course. Finishing times were:-

Paul & Adrian = 1hour 8mins 30secs,

Shaun & Gary = 1hour 9mins 33secs,

Paul E & Adrian D = 1hour 12mins 03secs.

Club Evening 10 mile Time Trial

AADGAS Handicap League commences on 18th April, meeting at Ancient Lane, Hatfield Woodhouse @ 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. To ensure the safety of those taking part, we require a minimum of 3 people to help marshall the event. Therefore if you can spare a few hours on the evening please let one of the club officials know. Cheers.

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Calling all Newcomers’

The next introductory ride will take place on 4th December 2011. Meet outside St Micheal’s church @ 9.00am.

Anyone is welcome, you don’t need to have a road / racing bike you could use either a hybrid or mountain bike. As long as the bike is road worthy.

The route is relatively flat and will be ridden at an easy pace.

So come along and join several of the other recent new members.

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Annual Curry Night!

The date for this years annual curry night has been set. It is to be on Friday 25th November. Meet at the Styrup public house at 7.00pm for a quick pint and then on to Tickhill. Can you let Colin know if you are going he will then book the table.

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Well Done

To John Scully and Paul Elwell in taking part in the Yorkshire RC50 Time Trial.

John finished in a time of 2hrs 27mins 57secs.

Paul finished in a time of2hrs 23mins 44secs.

 

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VIP Club Evening 10 Time Trial

The AAD Gas Wednesday Night TT Handicap League was graced by the presence of the Rapha Condor Sharp team this week, led by newly crowned National Circuit Champion Graham Briggs and fellow riders Ed Clancy MBE, former National Road Race Champion Kristian House and Dan Craven with Dean Downing and Manager John Herety and the full support team looking on….!

Also present were Cycling Weekly who are doing a feature based around the teams’ current pre Tour of Britain training camp…..so keep your eyes peeled in upcoming issues!

Olympic Gold Medal winner Ed Clancy was fastest of the Rapha boys (who were all seperated by just 12 secs) at 20.06 for the 10 miles!!!!

It was a good night with good conditions and some good publicity was generated for the club.

Thanks to the Rapha boys, and also to Tony Weir (marshall), Les Hudson(time keeper).

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Rossington’s own National Champion

 

Rossington Wheelers club member and former club junior Graham Briggs claimed the most prodigious win of his career so far by claiming the National Circuit/Criterium Championship on 29^th July in Beverley.  Briggs who was recently married to partner Sam only returned from honeymoon (riding around following the Tour De France) two days prior to the event and now has the privilege of wearing the National Champions jersey until next years event to cap of a memorable month for the 28 year old professional!

Criterium racing takes place around town and city centres and is a very fast and technical event – this event was one hour plus 5 laps of around 1 mile and Briggs led home the field of 80 riders that listed like a who’s who of domestic cycling to take the crown. This form of cycling is very popular with crowds and TV audiences, and both ITV4 and SKY have dedicated coverage of the Halfords Tour Series and National Circuit Series throughout the summer. Both of these events have been dominated by Briggs’ squad – the all conquering Rapha Condor Sharp outfit, which also boasts Bejing Gold Medal winner Ed Clancy MBE and Rotherham’s Dean Downing amongst its other riders. The squad are currently the Number 1 ranked squad and Briggs the Number 11 ranked rider in the country per British Cycling’s official rankings.

The hard work does not stop with this success and Briggs must now train to try and gain selection for the squad’s team to compete in the country’s premier stage race – The Tour of Britain which commences in September and features UCI World Tour teams including Team SKY and Mark Cavendish’s current team HTC Highroad.

One thing’s for sure Graham won’t be hard to pick out in the future races as now he’ll have the coveted jersey and gleaming new bike to match his smile, although these won’t be on show if he opts to defend his Rossington Cyclo X-mas (cyclo cross) title in December!

Another former Rossington Wheelers club junior also plying his trade on the pro circuit is Richard Lambert who is currently working as a mechanic with Team SKY Pro Cycling as well as no doubt getting in plenty of training on the road.

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What it’s like to be a new member of Rossington Wheelers.

You always remember certain dates; your first day at work, your first date, the birth of your children. And so it is I remember 27^th March 2011, my first ride out with The Rossington Wheelers.

Like many cyclist I starting riding to keep fit, riding on a mountain bike to The Doncaster Lakeside and back. In October 2010 I bought my first road bike as I felt this would supplement my leisure riding with my wife. I usually rode to Tickhill Spital, then Bawtry and back to Rossington, 12 miles in total, all left hand turns! I soon realised that I had the cycling bug and I knew that I could improve if I started riding with other cyclist.

Sunday 27^th March 2011 was an overcast but warm morning. I met The Rossington Wheelers @ The Styrrup public house car park @ 9am. I arrived early in anticipation of completing an advertised bike ride of 60 miles; a distance I never thought was ever attainable! After a quick meet & greet, we were off! Obviously being a beginner, I stayed out of harm’s way @ the back, watching the various signals being given by the riders in front warning of upcoming obstructions in the road. As we cycled along, each Rossington Wheeler came back to ensure I was doing okay, encouraging me to ride in the pack to shelter me from the wind, to make my ride as easy as possible. As we progressed the time flew by, the route taking us through picturesque villages and rolling countryside. Riding in a group felt both brilliant and reassuring in equal measure, the sense that we were “in it together” and no one was going to get left behind, as well as having the experience in the club to fix any issues with the bike that might arise.

After 40 miles we arrived @ a cafe for a pit-stop, time to refuel and socialise. Speaking with my fellow riders it was great to hear about previous rides and the experiences gained over the years, the enthusiasm for riding being very evident. There is an excellent mix of riders in the club, all age groups and riding abilities, everyday cyclists who share a passion for cycling! I could already feel the sense of belonging, of having a better understanding road cycling and knowing that being in the club was going to be a rewarding experience.

When everyone was ready, we set off for home! Knowing we had already completed two thirds of the ride meant the return trip didn’t seem daunting at all. The pace was kept steady to allow the legs to get used to pedalling again after the cafe stop. After about 50 miles I still felt pretty fresh so decided to go to the front to lead the pack home. This was greeted with polite banter and I felt even more part of the club, doing my bit at the front to give other riders a rest behind me! Soon we saw road signs signalling we were almost home; Bawtry, Harworth, Rossington. As we entered the village, the sense of euphoria was tangible. I had done it! The ride was actually 69.28 miles, achieved in 4hours 27minutes. I couldn’t wait to get out cycling again the following Sunday!

Since my first ride I have completed several routes, attaining many firsts and personal bests. I have ridden 108 miles to the Humber Bridge, 120 miles to Cleethorpes and also competed in 10 miles time trials. I feel as fit @ 44 years old as I did when I was 24! For anyone who cycles, for sport or pleasure, I thoroughly recommend joining a cycling club. Having The Rossington Wheelers in the village is a huge bonus that shouldn’t be overlooked. Don’t take my word for it, check out it out for yourself on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=133912479956531

C Harvey, New Rossington Wheeler member

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Congratulationso Bill on completing the mammoth Lands End to John O’ Groats.

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Important Information!!!

Following on from the recent club meeting (19.06.11) it was agreed that as of 3rd July 2011 all club runs are to start from outside of Hudson Cycles, situated on King Avenue Rossington.

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Coast to Coast Charity Ride:

Paul Wormald has spent several hours of his spare time putting together the initial route for next years charity ride, for which I am very grateful. It is going to be Blackpool to Filey with tha date set for 5 June 2011. Please see the route below for details, can you please let Brendan have your deposits for the transport / accomodation etc. You can down load a Sponsorship Form using this link.

 

Thank you in advance Paul Jones.

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Aleisha’s Charity Ride:

Following on from discussions we had at a previous club meeting. We are going to organise a charity ride in aid of a little girl called Aleisha who has  rare condition called Septo Optic Dyplasia. The ride is going to be a circumnavigation of Doncaster, and will take in as many villages on the outskirts as possible. We anticipate it will be approx 70 miles and is going to be on Sunday 24th October 2010. We are intending to call in a Premier Bikes Askern, to have a photogragh taken with Aleisha’s grandad who I understand runs the cafe. Please down load a sponser form and raise as much money as you can for this little girl. Hope to see you all there. Sponsorship Form

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Club Kit:

For those who are interested in ordering winter clothing, please call in to see Less at Hudson Cycles. We need to have a minimum order quantity to prevent having to pay a 25% surcharge.

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Pooled Clubs 25 mile Time Trial:

Thank you to those who took part in the Pooled Club 25 mile Time Trial at Hatfield, and also to those who came along to give thier support. Oh I forgot to mention a certain person who decided on the way to the event that it was too difficult as it was going to rain and therefore didn’t start the event (nails). Maybe next year someone could organise an event when the weather is fine and sunny with a constant tail wind Ha! Ha!.

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York 100 Sportive:

Congratulations to Brendan who sucessfully completed the York 100mile sportive in aid of Action Medical Research. Ooops sorry 106 miles.

Join the forum discussion on this post

The club’s annual awards presentation evening was held on the evening of Friday 24^th February 2012 and was heralded as a major success by all who attended and also by the club administrators who organised the event. A total of 110 club members and their friends and family attended the function at Rossington Miners Welfare Hall which was the first occasion that the club had expanded to this larger and more ambitious format.

Entertainment for the evening was provided for the children (and some adults) initially by Sparky Marky and latterly by Arrows Disco, which played until the small hours.

Inbetween time the awards for the 2011 season and prizes from various games were distributed and claimed, general secretary Paul Wormald and chairman and club sponsor Les Hudson gave speeches and the buffet provided by C4Catering was enjoyed.

The club would like to thank all who attended the evening that ran fairly smoothly for its first incarnation and all those who generously donated raffle prizes and helped with the organisation. Particular thanks go to club social secretary – Colin Taylor who performed the bulk of logistical work and handled the mic in the capacity as host for the evening.

The event was seen as an important moment in the clubs continued growth and may have provided the springboard for a further annual social event to be planned later in the calendar?

The Best/Fastest Newcomer Award – awarded to the fastest rider riding their first 10 mile TT during the season.

2010 winner – Mark W

1) Chris Hughes                    26.25 mins/secs

2) Brendan Simpson            27.33

3) Gary Irvine                        27.34

The Most Improved Rider Award – awarded to the rider with the greatest improvement
in time over 10 miles from the previous season, calculated as a percentage.

2010 winner – Colin Taylor

1) Paul Wormald                  7.18%

2) Paul Elwell                        5.59

3) Alan Clark                         5.13

The Hill Climb Trophy – awarded for the fastest time from the bottom to the
top of Clifton Hill. Raced annually in October.

2010 winner – Richard Baldwin

1) Shaun Randall                  2.43 mins/secs

2) Colin Taylor                      2.44

3) Mark W                             3.03

The Fastest Net 10 mile TT Award – award for the fastest 10 mile ride of the season
with their handicap deducted.

New award for 2011

1) Paul Else                            15.01 mins/secs

2) Mark W                             15.25

3) Tony Hickey                      15.26

The Fastest 10 mile TT Award – awarded for the out and out fastest 10 mile ride of
the season.

2010 winner – Richard Baldwin

1) Richard Baldwin               23.05 mins/secs

2) Mark W                             24.33

3) Alan Clark                         25.34

The AAD Gas Handicap League Trophy – awarded to the winner of the Wednesday night 10
mile Time Trial Handicap League. Points are awarded for the top 5 finishers
each week.

New award for 2011

1) Paul Elwell                        41 points

2) Charles Harvey                38

3) Brendan Simpson            33

Club Best Allrounder Trophy – awarded for the highest average speed over 10, 25
and 50 mile Time Trials combined. This is the club’s Blue Riband award.

2010 winner – John Scully

1) John Scully                        20.93 mph

2) Paul Elwell                        20.60

It’s that time of year again. The clubs Annual General Meeting will be held on the 16th January 2011, at 7.0pm. Venue is Rossington Welfare Club.

Can you all please try your very best to attend as your input is vital to the club’s success.

An another note, the club subs are due, and as agreed at the last meeting the subs have been increased to £12.50. Come on get your hand in your pockets.

Congratulations to Graham Briggs for winning Round 13 of the Lincolnshire Cyclocross League held in Rossington, Doncaster. Graham who currently rides for Rapha Condor Sharp is from Rossington and completed 7 laps in 38.04 minutes, just 2 seconds ahead of his nearest rival James Thompson. 35 riders from across the region took part, after the first lap on what was already a very cold day. The temperature started to drop further making the run through the woods dangerously icey. The race officials decided it would be safer to reduce the length of the race to 40 minutes. 
See Lincolnshire Cyclocross League for finish times and positions.

A small selection of photograpghs can be viewed via the Gallery page.

Everyone at Rossington Wheelers would like to thank all of those who both took part and helped out on the day and during the preparations.

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