Nick Holmes

Speaking of food, I’d only eaten 2 apples and a bottle of Fanta all day. I think the relaxed pace was only demanding fat for fuel, however I was noticing I was slower uphill which meant I needed carbs even if I didn’t feel that … Read more

Ready steady bake…this year the Club’s nominated charity is the Rayner fund, so far as a club we have raised nearly £600.00 and the club hopes to boost the fund by hosting a Coffee and Cake evening.  Kit Manager, Laura suggests “Whether it’s banana, chocolate … Read more

(By Paul McGurk) When I originally signed up for the Calder Divide Trail 2022 I was imagining 2 days of tough ish – albeit not rushed, off-road riding around picturesque West Yorkshire and Kirklees, with multiple café stops on both days, a hot shower and … Read more

Perhaps rules are there to be broken or as Tim says,”… changed.” On that basis full Kudos to members Ben and Michelle who competed in, Ironman Cymru. Ben states, “We just wanted to say thanks to ABC Centreville for the nice hilly training rides you … Read more

What a great event Chorley CC organised at Pimbo, a one way 3km circuit that provides riders an opportunity to enjoy the thrill of road racing in a safe environment. At the meeting last night Laura explained, how much she enjoyed the experience after initial … Read more

The world remains a confusing place and in the cycling world there is no event more confusing than the Madison, so it is pleasing to report, second claim member Luke and his partner Charlie won at the Derby velodrome, coming 7th over all in the … Read more

I just spoke to Dino and Ebow it seems both are available on Thursdays for a Faster evening ride with a more chilled proposition on a Tuesday. Initial meeting point will be The Friendship Pub Prestwich at 18:00 and depending on the route jumping on … Read more

Let’s stick together. We were all up early for the ride over the long Mynd and the faffing commenced, Andy’s tyre looked a bit flat so we stopped to pump it up a bit. My cable pulled through so I had to stop at the … Read more

Sang Al Green but could Tony Jo and I ensure this happened? Rob Taylor was really looking forward to a trip to Bridges and eager to offer me assistance when planning the route. Rob suggested I avoid Shrewsbury and head west going through Malpas and … Read more

Club Committee member, Stuart Howard Cofield, kindly offered to write a piece about recent changes to the Highway code. Stuart commutes regularly from Littleborough to Manchester so take a few minutes to review his Article. Now that the dust is beginning to settle following the … Read more