***Sunday 28th, Reliability Ride***
The emphasis of the ride is on fitness, self-reliance and navigational skills.
As part of the task is navigation skills , there will not be a fixed route to complete. You can go anyway you want e.g most direct or an indirect way.
But all Riders are expected to ride through/past 3 checkpoints (Although traditionally, you should have a card in which you get stamped at the checkpoint. Dan will be asking for a photo/ selfie at the location) •Ashby De La Launde
•The Hare & Hounds at Fulbeck
•Bellmount Tower Belton Park, Belton
Riders can ride in groups or individually, it’s entirely up to them, but all riders will be required to be finished at the Horseshoes 12:45
Dan will be following the route below. https://www.strava.com/routes/3183164128854217546
*** SWCC Membership 2024 ***
Club membership is now due for renewal and we look forward to welcoming you all back for 2024.
If you would like to renew your membership, please go to the “joining” page of our website where you will find links to membership forms and details of how to pay.
Alternatively you could join us at our Signing on Night
“Signing on Night” at the Horseshoes in Silk Willoughby, on ***Update*** Wednesday 31st January 2024 from 7.30pm. Membership forms will be available to fill in and payment can be made by cash, cheque, bank transfer or by card reader. A great opportunity to meet up with other club members.
Please note we do need you to complete a new form to keep our records up to date.
New members are also very welcome!
(NB. This does not apply if you have joined since October 2023 or have a Life membership).
Any questions, please ask, Julie Close,
Secretary, SWCC
Club rides to continue through January, weather permitting.
Night rides to continue through January, weather permitting.
Tour de Zwift Series starting in early Jan. Kerri will post details.
Ladies Rides – Saturday 6th January 2024.
Off Road/MTB Ride – 7th January 2024.
Committee meeting – 8th January 2024.
Bike Maintenance Session – Saturday 24th February 2024 at 9.30 am.
Go-ride re-starting on Tuesday 30th January 2024, weather permitting.
SWCC Bike Maintenance Workshop
We will be holding a bike maintenance workshop on the morning of Saturday 24th February in the village Hall at Silk Willoughby. This will be a free event open to all members of SWCC organised by Gav Culshaw. So that a suitable programme can be put together for the session we would be grateful if you could let us know what areas of bike maintenance you would like to see covered.
SWCC Ladies’ Rides On Saturday 2nd March starting at 9.00am from the Horseshoes and calling at the Hut in Swaton. Three groups to choose from, so something for everyone.
SWCC Reliability Ride on Sunday 10th March starting at 9.15 from the Marketplace, Sleaford.
Castles Rides -Saturday 30th March
Want something different? This year's National Clarion’s annual Easter Meet is based at Newark and two rides (100 miles and 100 km) are being organised on Saturday 30th March starting from the YMCA Community & Activity Village, Lord Hawke Way, Newark, NG24 4FH. The Castles Rides take in Belvoir, Lincoln and Newark castles, with the addition of Torksey for the longer ride. Just £5 per rider. A gpx route will be emailed to all riders. Full details can be found at clarion.org/events. Registration by 23rd March. Payment is through National Clarion Online Shop. The organisers welcome riders from Sleaford Wheelers and certainly Dave and Kath will be riding. Should be a great day for all, hope to see some of you there
The SWCC Easter Special100-mile ride with two café stops on Sunday 31st March organised by Club Captain, Dan Simpson. There will be two rides to choose from both starting from the Marketplace, Sleaford and following the same route. Mark Taylor’s group will be setting off at 8:45 am and aiming for around 16mph. Dan’s group will be setting off at 9:00am and aiming for around 18mph. This will be the first official ride where you will be able to ride your summer bike with no mudguards!
Grange Spa Sportive – Update
If you are thinking about entering this local sportive on 2nd June 2024 the organisers have now offered a £5 discount to all members of SWCC. To book your place please go to The Grange Spa Sportive Website choose either 20, 55 or 87 miles and use the code SWCCSocial for your £5 discount.
SWCC Ladies Social Rides on Saturday 6th April starting at 9.00am from the Horseshoes and calling at the Hut in Swaton. Three groups to choose from, so something for everyone.
Road Race
Wednesday 24th 7:00pm TLI Ashby Road Race more details here (click)
Time Trials
If you have any questions about our Time Trials, please contact Gaz Wheelwright.
Sunday
07/04/2024
10am
Early 10
For this event you will need to book in from the Wednesday morning until 11:59pm on the Friday before the event using this LINK. Payment to be made on the day. Entry is £4.00 for adult members, £3.00 for members under 18 and £5.00 for all non-members.
Thursday
11/04/2024
7pm
7 League Round 1
For this event you will need to book in from mid-day Saturday until 11:59pm on the Tuesday before the event using this LINK. Payment to be made on the day. Entry is £4.00 for adult members, £3.00 for members under 18 and £5.00 for all non-members.
Click Here for details of how the remainder of the 2024 season's TT's will be run.
Thursday
18/04/2024
7pm
7 League Round 2
Thursday
25/04/2024
7pm
7 Mile Womens TT
Sundown Sportive on Saturday 25th May 2024
A good number of Wheeler’s have booked places on this 60milesportive through the stunning Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing at the Wold Top Brewery. Camping is available on site, and there are lots of hotels, cottages etc nearby, but as the sportive starts at 2:00 in the afternoon it would be possible to take part without staying overnight. A beer and fish and chips at the finish are included in the entry price. There are only a few places left. To enter click here.
Time Trials
Click Here for details of how the 2024 season's TT's will be run.
Thursday
02/05/2024
7pm
10 League Round 1
Thursday
09/05/2024
7pm
10 League Round 2
Thursday
16/05/2024
7pm
10 League Round 3
Thursday
23/05/2024
7pm
10 League Round 4
Thursday
30/05/2024
7pm
10 League Round 5
Time Trials
Click Here for details of how the 2024 season's TT's will be run.
Thursday
06/06/2024
7pm
Road Bike Champs
Thursday
13/06/2024
7pm
10 League Round 6
Thursday
20/06/2024
7pm
10 League Round 7
Thursday
27/06/2024
7pm
10 League Round 8
Time Trials
Click Here for details of how the 2024 season's TT's will be run.
Thursday
04/07/2024
7pm
10 League Round 9
Thursday
11/07/2024
7pm
10 League Round 10
Thursday
18/07/2024
7pm
Champ 10 & 10 League Round 11
Thursday
25/07/2024
7pm
7 League Round 3
Time Trials
Click Here for details of how the 2024 season's TT's will be run.