
Kelso Wheelers
Organiser's Description
Kelso Wheelers Cycling Club Membership
(Incorporating Kelso Breezers and Kelso Triathlon)
Membership from 01/03/2022 - 28/02/2023
Welcome to Kelso Wheelers in what is our 20th anniversary year. We will be planning events throughout the year to celebrate, please keep a watch on social media pages and your in box for details.
The Wheelers offer something for everyone. We are a very friendly and welcoming club, accommodating cycling disciplines from youth to senior level, participating in a variety of cycling related events. Road Time Trials take place on a Thursday evening throughout the 2022 season (See Facebook or contact us to find out dates and courses). We have weekend and mid week club runs, regular MTB sessions and Junior section cycling on a Wednesday. A Club Chaingang night should be up and running again in 2022. We also have a growing triathlon section entering into it's third season, affiliated with Triathlon Scotland. And of course, there are The Breezers, a thriving group for ladies of all ages to meet up for social cycles, coffees and learn about bike maintenance.
Training Activities - Please check on social media for any changes or contact the club.
Monday - Mountain Biking, 6pm to suit all abilities, leaving from Abbey Fitness Centre, Kelso (must be self sufficient and optionally bring cake - NB Not a training ride.
Tuesday - Triathlon Swim Session, Juniors 7-8pm, Seniors 8-9pm, Kelso swimming pool.
Wednesday - Youth Section Cycle, 6.30-7.30pm during term time at Angraflats woods.
Thursday - Club Time Trials - April to September, Time and location as per calendar. Usually 10, 12 and 20 mile courses, with a few Flyers thrown in and the infamous Hume Castle Continental and Redpath Ripper Hill Climbs. As a club, we compete in the 4 race Border Trophy which is 4 x 10 mile TT races over the season with events at Berwick, Galashiels, Hawick and Kelso. Again, details will be posted on social media.
Saturday - Triathlon Swim Session 7.30-9am, Kelso swimming pool.
Sunday - Sunday Club Bike Ride (Route decided on the day) Meet 09:30 a.m. at Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso, check Facebook for details.
Sunday - Kelso Breezers, our ladies section of the club, meet at 09:30am Riverside Car Park, check the Breezers Facebook page for ride details.
TBC - Club Chaingang - roughly 17 mile loop from Kelso Woodside, out through Birgham, Fireburnmill, The A697 up to Orange Lane, Eccles, Ednam and back to Kelso.
Other club activities and events, such as the Club 100 milers and Winter MTB Events are reguarly posted on the Facebook group page.
Fees
Senior (over 18) £20
Junior (16-18) £5
Juvenile (under 16) £5