Kit try on night

Monday 19th Jan, 7:00pm Horseshoes.

CLUB DINNER SATURDAY THE 28th FEBRUARY

LRRA Dinner Saturday 7th Feb

CLUB DINNER SATURDAY THE 28th FEBRUARY (please bring raffle prizes)

Some of you may not be aware that although there has been a Sleaford cycling club in some form or another since May 1879, Sleaford Wheelers as we know it was re-formed in 1965. That makes this year our Golden Anniversary. With that in mind we would like to make this year’s Presentation Evening a really special celebration, not just of the achievements of our club members over the last year but of the Club in General.
The Presentation Evening on Saturday 28th February 2015 will be at the Legionnaire’s Club, Southgate, Sleaford and will be in two parts:
The first (more formal) part of the evening will include a carvery meal and the presentation of prizes. This will start at 6:30 for 7:00pm and will cost  £15:00 per head. Then from 8:30 onwards there will be a disco. There is no charge for the second part of the evening although the organisers would need to have the names of those arriving for this part of the event beforehand, as the Legionnaires is a private club.

We would like to invite all members, past and present along with their friends and family to both parts of this event. Please pass this invitation on to any past members or friends you may still be in contact with.

As we hope for quite a good turnout it might be wise to book ASAP, the numbers are not limited at the moment but might be later on.

To book your meals and to give the names of those arriving later please contact:
Nigel Hurst.
1 Millfield Terrace
Sleaford
Lincolnshire
NG34 7AD
Tel 01529 410649 or 07834 353997
** If you would like a vegetarian meal please let Nige know when you book

Sunday 8th March 10:00am
Early Hilly
Sunday 15th March  10:00am
Early 10

Sunday the 22nd 15 miles Novice ride & Reliability Ride Meet at the Market Place 9:00am click here for details

24th March Closing Date for Charity 10 (info)

Sunday 29th March 10:00am
LRRA 25 Middlemarkers (closing date 17th March)

Charity 10

On Easter Saturday April the 4th Doug Laidlow is running the Charity 10mile time trial in aid of Cancer Research, this is one of the biggest events in the county with many riders from different clubs taking part. We would like as many Sleaford Wheelers as we can. Entries close on the 24th of March. Entry forms and full details here

• Reclaiming the Nev Crane LRRA Club Points Trophy

 We last held this trophy in 2011, so it is about time it was restored to its natural home. To win the trophy we need as many riders as possible to enter and ride LRRA events this season. Every entry and ride gains points for the club.

There are 2 LRRA events on the horizon:

 The LRRA 25 mile time trial, on the 29th March, closing date 17th March. Entry forms and full details can be found on the website.

Our own 18 mile 2-Up time trial, on the 18th of April, closing date 7th April. We should get a good entry for this event. If you don’t have a riding partner then please let Richard or I know and we should be able to match you with a rider of a similar standard.

• Running regular Club, Novice/Social/Introductory rides throughout the season

• The first novice run of the season is going to run alongside the reliability ride on the 22nd of March (but not as far or as fast) If anyone you know would be interested in a 15 to 20 (ish) miles very steady ride then please encourage them to look on the website for details.

And finally club events:
The Early 10 is on the next Sunday 15th March and the 7 League starts on Thursday the 2nd April. (10 League on the 16th April)

If you, or anyone you know are available to marshall at any of our events please contact Linda Foster.

Saturday 4th April 2.00pm Sleaford Wheelers Charity '10

Thursdays 2nd, 9th  April  7:00pm 7-league

Saturday 18th April 1:00pm
LRRA 2-Up

Thursdays 16th, 23rd & 30th April 7:00pm 10 league

Coming up in June on behalf of the Stroke Asociation. Great Notts Bike Ride

Sleaford Wheelers Charity 10 mile Time Trial.

It is to be hoped that featuring in the events that you plan to ride in 2015 will be the Sleaford Wheelers CC (Charity) 10 mile Time Trial.
This popular event has regularly attracted in excess of 100 riders. In fact for the last two years it has received a record entry of 108. It would be great if it continues that way.
Seasonal prizes donated by club members and all proceeds after necessary expenses go to Cancer Research.UK. Over £1000 has been passed too this deserved Charity in each of the past two years and a lot more too in the years since it was taken on board.
The popular C10/10 course uses the single carriageway A15 between Quarrington and Osbournby and posts a course record of 20:30 set in 2012 by Jim Coleman.
This event is on Saturday April 4th and has Internet Entry via the Cycling Time Trial website. If posting then entries on a CTT Entry Form along with the Entry Fee of £8. (Cheques should be made payable to D. Laidlow) sent to:

Doug Laidlow,
17 Fen Road,
Little Hale,
Sleaford,
NG34 9BD

Tele: 01529 461018

Official closing date is Tuesday 6pm 24th March.

But why delay enter today!

Thursdays 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th May 7.00pm 10-league

Sunday 17th May 9:30am
LRRA Champ 10

Dont, forget the Nev Crane 25 coming up in July, Click here for details!

There is a 10 on the 6th of June on our 10 course but run by Witham Wheelershttps://evententry.ctt.org.uk/Account/Logon/101048

Saturday 13th June 1.00pm
LRRA Champ 50

Thursday 4th & 25th June 7.00pm 10-league

Dont, forget the Nev Crane 25 coming up in July, Click here for details!

Great Notts Bike Ride

Thursdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th  July 7.00pm 10-league

There is a 25 on the 4th of July on our Sleaford/Spitalgate course but run by Witham Wheelers. https://evententry.ctt.org.uk/Account/Logon/101231

Wednesday 15th July 7:00pm Inter Club 25

Sunday 19th July 8.00am Sleaford Wheelers (Nev Crane) 25 This is also our Club Championship 25 Closing date for entries is 6pm Tuesday July 7th.

Wednesday, 22nd July (TBC) 7.00pm

Sleaford Wheelers Road Race

Thursday 23rd July Jack O'Connor Interclub 25

The Sleaford Wheelers  CC  Nev Crane Memorial 25 mile TT.

The date is19 th July. Since this popular event first appeared on the Calendar it has been the richest and best supported TT in Lincs DC. It is now in its 9th year and it is hoped that another fine entry will happen.
Usually the event  exceeds 100 riders with last years entry at 111, it has seen as many as 115 on board. In 2014 Matt Bottrill lowered his course and event record for the single carriageway C25/35 course to  49:53. The 3rd quickest ride ever in the District. Two of which were recorded in the National in 2013 when Matt was 2nd in 49:33.   
Once again the event offers around  £900 in prize awards with £200 being Ring Fenced just for the ladies.
I hope that I have aroused some interest. This event is also the Club Championship ‘25’.
This event also requires assistance in the way of marshals so if you do not intend to ride, it would be appreciated if you would offer your services to Doug who can be contacted from the details below.
The Prospectus and Details of how to enter are as under: 
Sleaford Wheelers Cycling Club promote:

The Nev Crane Memorial 25 Mile Time Trial

Sunday July 19th 2015  Course C25/35 Commence 08:00am

£100 Fastest rider going down 10 places
£50 Fastest Lady going down 5 places
£30 Fastest Junior going down 3 places
£30 Fastest Juvenile going down 3 places
£10 Fastest Vet in 5 year Age Bands
£10 each Fastest Team of 3 Riders
£10 Fastest rider slower than 1:00:59 and each minute down to and including 1:11:59

£50 if winner breaks Course and Event Record. (Matt Bottrill  49:53) 2014.
£50 if winner is inside 49:30.
£50 if Fastest Lady breaks Ladies Course record. (Wendy Houvenaghel 54:17) 2011.

Internet Entry or by Post
On CTT Entry Form along with Entry Fee £8 (Cheques payable to D. Laidlow) and  sent to: 
Doug Laidlow, 17 Fen Road, Little Hale, Sleaford, Lincs. NG34 9BD
Tele: (01529) 461018. Email: douglaidlow@btinternet.com
Closing date for entries is 6pm Tuesday July 7th.

Thursday 6th August 7:00pm Championship 10

Thurs 13th, 20th & 27th   August 7:00pm 7-league

Sunday 16th August 9.00am
LRRA Championship 25

Sunday 30th August 10:00am Hardriders

Sunday 6th September 9.00am
LRRA Champ 30

Sunday 20th September (TBC)
Hill Climb

Sunday 27th September

Cyclo Cross @ Sleaford Rugby Club

Sunday 20th December 10:00am
Christmas 2-UP: