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CYCLING REPORT FROM RETFORD WHEELERS
On a bright sunny morning 18 members of the Retford & District Wheelers set of on the club run to Bleasby . the route was via Upton, Askham, Tuxford, Egmanton, Laxton, Kersal, Maplebeck, Kirklington, Southwell onto Bleasby for a refreshment break. The return ride was via Morton, Brinkley, Upton, Kelham, Muskham, Norwell, Carlton on Trent, then up the Great North Road to Retford.
Ian Stewart was out making final preparations for his forthcoming ride Lands End to John O’Groats starting this Friday.

With the improvement in the weather there has been a good attendance on club runs. On the first weekend in May 14 riders of Retford and District Wheeelers rode out to Thorne Lakes tackling a strong cross wind, with the Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive a week away everyone was trying to improve their fitness which ensured a fast pace. To increase the mileage the route was via Clayworth, Gringley, Misterton, Haxey, Sandtoft, along minor lanes skirting the east of thorne to approach the lakes from the north and a welcome break at the café.

The past week has been a busy one for some Retford & District Wheelers CC riders with Paul Austin, Roger Pennington and Tony Siviter completing a week’s training programme on Majorca, followed by Paul, Tony plus Keith Dumbleton having a 2 hour training session at the Manchester Veledrome on Saturday evening being coached by Graeme Waters.
On the racing scene three riders were competing at different venues:-

CYCLING REPORT FROM RETFORD WHEELERS