Midsummer Madness June 2022

Sunshine, bikes, pizza, beer. A variety of evening rides were enjoyed on Tuesday 21st June all ending at Green Park for a Midsummer get together  

VCW Trip to the Seaside- May 2022

A VCW Adventure     On a sunny Saturday 35 cyclists cycled 75 miles from Bath to Weymouth. The bikes were all transported  safely back in a van whilst the riders got the train home. What a day!     …

IOW Randonnee 2022

Isle of Wight Randonnee 2022 was a wet one but it didn't dampen spirits of those who signed up and headed over! We all did the 100km route.      The IOW Randonnee is very well organised and free to enter. The were electronic brevet…

Bike Bath Sunday 26th June

In 2022, we are celebrating our 10th year in style. Supported by Bath Recreation Limited and the wonderful VC Walcot, come and join us on Sunday 26th June at the Bath Rec.   All routes are fully…

LVIS Audaxes on 13th March 2022

On Sunday 13th March 2022 several club members rode along picturesque lanes in the West Country  with friendly company with plenty of fine baking - Barry's Bristol Butt Buster 215km, Barry's Bristol Bash 116km and Barry's Bristol Blast 160km. it…
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Bike Maintenance

Claire C writes: In the summer I received a message from a fellow VC Walcot member wondering if I could help with a Bike Maintenance Session for some of the female members of the club. With some covid restrictions still in place we decided…
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Wednesday Gravel Rides

In 2021 a new addition to our Wednesday and Sunday rides (which go out every week rain or shine) was the start of an evening gravel ride.

Relaxation of covid rules allowing club rides, events and races

2021 eventually allowed the return of club rides, events and races. We can now meet again outside Browns.

Matthew B report from South Region CX Champs

ShamXross@Keynsham December 2021 300 riders entered South Region Cyclocross Championships- 6 races - great course and fantastic organisation. Conditions started very cold and the course was frozen- the first few races cut up the surface…

Ride Leaders Awards at VC Walcot Christmas Party December 2021

Since lockdown in March 2020 we have had to change and adapt. Jason P did an amazing job of producing Virtual Rides every week in the early weeks of lockdown when local exercise was allowed and the roads were empty, to keep fitness and reduce…

VCW Christmas Party Main Awards December 2021

This was a very welcome get together after a tough 20 months of covid restrictions. It was held at Bath Cricket Club. The Street Food was very tasty. John Lakin presented awards to Conn O'Rourke- Men's Hill Climb Champion Claire…

VC Walcot Hill Climb 10.10.21

In October we hosted another successful hills climb on Claverton hill with over 90 entries including many walcot members. The weather was unseasonably warm which meant the cider barn hq was a big hit!    

VC Walcot Alicante Tour 5.10.21-10.10.21

    Four days in the mountains with climbs up to 17km and a 30 km downhill we suffered just one broken gear cable and the occasional ( speed driven ) misdirection but all came home safely. Thanks to everyone for making it…

Bike Bath 20.8.2021

Bike Bath took place in August which we, as a club, provided volunteers to support.There were also starts in Devizes and Frome. The event ran smoothly with nearly 700 riders taking part!

The VCW Kit Shop is now open closes 16.1.2022

Want to look splendid on your clubride with some spanking new VC Walcot kit? Then get your order in now. But act quickly - the shop is open for orders for just a few weeks.There's the usual range of long and short sleeve jerseys, jackets, gilets, bib…