As a result of the steadily increasing membership of the Wheelers, it has been decided that we should start a second clubrun on a Sunday (“B” Run). This second run is intended to cater for those members who would ride on a Saturday run and wish to ride on a Sunday, but would not want the pace or distance of a normal Sunday ride (“A” Run). It is therefore expected that the “B” Run will be at a similar pace and distance to a Saturday ride.

Please go along if you think this ride would suit you. The ride will meet at the usual place at Warwick Castle at 9.00am. We will move out shortly after the “A” Run, but do try to get there on time at 9.00 so that you don’t miss the “B” Run if it sets off promptly.

We will not be publishing tea stops at this stage, those who turn up can decide where to go on an ad hoc basis. If the ride gains sufficient support we can then start a tea room schedule.

A successful trip to the Peak District by a few hardy souls from the Wheelers for the annual Cat ‘n’ Fiddle Sportive (Sun 5th Oct). The starters were Steve Hopkins, Debbie C, Roland Smythe, John McQuire, Dominic H, Dennis W and BMW Dave, who all completed it from start to finish as a single, well formed, badly fit, fully kitted out team (bar Roland who missed the Cat ‘n’ Fiddle cafe stop and finished the route while the rest were on their top up of coffees) . The route took the group from Stoke , north to Macclesfield, the long 7 mile climb to the Cat ‘n’ Piddle, then Buxton and south back to Stoke. The event was made more memorable by the accompaniment of ex-Pro Sean Kelly and Premier Rider Malcolm Elliot (and their hangers-on ) for most of the route.

Good team effort by all. 55ml completed in 3hrs 20. A gentler alternative to the previous year’s Autumn Epic.”