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The Hereford and District Wheelers Cycling Club was
founded in 1928
and has flourished continuously since then. We have around
sixty members
(men and women) at present, most of whom are active
cyclists, ranging
from juniors to riders in their seventies.
Our club is affiliated to the Cyclists’ Touring Club, the British
Cycling Federation, the Road Time Trial Council, the British Cyclo-Cross
Association, the Welsh Cycling Association and Hereford Sports Council. We
organise Sunday touring runs throughout the year as well as regular
mountain bike rides; we also frequently join other nearby cycling groups
on week-end Youth Hostel or camping tours and other cycling events. For
racing cyclists we run a full programme of club time trials, and we also
promote major open racing events annually which attract riders from all
over the country.
Even if you prefer riding on your own, or just with your own family or
friends, there is a vast fund of know-how and experience available to you
when you join a club: advice on everything from choosing a suitable bike
or setting the easiest riding position, to learning the quick easy way to
mend a puncture or buying or selling second—hand bikes and equipment.
You will also be able to keep in touch with what is happening in the world
of cycling locally or nationally. The Hereford Wheelers issue a monthly
club newsletter, which appears on this site, and the CTC provides an
excellent national magazine for its members.
However, many people find that cycle touring is even more enjoyable (and
easier!) in company, which is of course the main thing a club has to
offer. Improve your riding skills and discover how much more easily the
miles roll by when you ride in a group. Find the quietest and most
picturesque lanes, the most welcoming and best value refreshment stops and
learn at first hand the hints and tips that can take some of the
occasional hassles out of cycling. Cycling is about having fun, so come
along and join in!
If you want any more information about the Hereford and District Wheelers
Cycling Club, or about cycling in general, contact Stuart Edinborough, 6
Bangor Close, Hereford HR4 9XB - tel (01432) 269700).
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