On Sunday May the 6th. Ten club members & one guest rider Geoff from Addiscombe Cycling Club in London rode a scenic 44 mile ride. Heading for the Bollington Mill Cafe they rode through Rushton, North Rode, Gasworth, Macclesfield & Prestbury. After an enjoyable cafe stop in Bollington beside the Canal, they then returned to Leek via Pott Shrigley, Kettleshulme, Goyt Valley, Flash, The Roaches & Meerbrook.
The riders take a break after the climb out of Kettleshulme.
On Sunday April the 15th, Twelve club members rode a scenic 55 mile ride. Heading for Carsington Water just outside Ashbourne. They rode through Bottomhouse, Ipstones-Edge, Wootton, Ellastone, Snelston, Edlaston & Osmaston. After an enjoyable Cafe stop they returned to Leek via Kniveton, Ashbourne, Blore, Ilam, Throwley Hall, Calton & Waterhouses.
On a wet & windy Easter Sunday, Five club members rode a 55 mile ride through the Cheshire lanes. The ride took the riders through Rushton Spencer, Bosley, Gasworth, Capesthorne, Goostry, Homes Chapel & Hulme Watfield. Lets hope the weather is a little kinder next Sunday.
On Sunday January the 8th, Thirteen club members rode a scenic 45 mile ride. Heading for the excellent Monyash Old Smithy Cafe. They rode through Thorncliffe, Newtown, Longnor & then up the tough ‘alpine’ climb out of Crowdicote . After a cafe stop in Monyash, they then returned to Leek via Flagg, Chelmorton, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Allgreave & Danebridge.
Dear members and friends of Leek Cyclists’ Club.
It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the passing of regular cyclist, respected friend and committed club member Paul Derbyshire.
On Sunday 25th March 2012, whilst riding the regular Sunday Club ride, Paul came off his bike at speed, sufficient enough to end his life. Paul was surrounded by his club mates at the time, and unfortunately despite the best efforts of several brave riders, was unable to be resuscitated and succumbed to his injuries.
Words cannot express the sadness and shock felt by those club mates present, and those learning subsequently of his death. It is with heavy hearts that we mark the passing of such a gentle and dedicated club rider.
Rest in Peace dear friend, and may you continue your cycling adventures until we meet again once more.
On Sunday March the 18th. Seven club members enjoyed a scenic Forty mile ride in the hills, After a fast paced ride to Macclesfield through Rushton & Bosley. They hit the hills in Langley and then rode through Algrave, Gradbach & Flash. After an “Last of the Summer Wine” cafe stop in sunny Longnor, they then returned to Leek via Warslow, Newtown & Thorncliffe.
On a very sunny March 11th, Leek Cyclists Club held its Club Reliability Ride & Club Presentation Buffet. A great turn out saw Twenty Five riders complete the tough 55 mile ride through the Peak District. The route took the riders through Bradnop, Onecote, Grindon, Milldale, Parwich, Longcliffe, Grangemill, Winster, Youlgreave, Lathkill Dale, Monyash, Crowdecote, Longnor & Thorncliffe. After the ride the riders enjoyed a much deserved Buffet at the Den Engel Belgian Bar. After the Buffet the Clubs 2011 Awards Presentation took place where awards were given out for various events(see the Events page for the winners). The day was a great success thanks to great weather, company & organisation. Hopefully they will be many more great rides like Sundays this year.
John Green winner of the Club 10 TT receiving his Trophy from Club Chairman Kev Sharrock.
Rob Howson winner of the Club 5 TT receiving his Trophy from Club Chairman Kev Sharrock.
Rich Coates recieving his trophy for the Clubs Longest Ride (Edinburgh to Leek in less than 24 hours) from Club Chairman Kev Sharrock.
Hi All,
Club competitions for 2012 will be:
Road races
Any TLI Cheshire series count towards this. 1 point for 1st Leek Rider, 2 points for 2nd etc. The rider with the lowest number of points at the end of the series wins.
Time trials
Hilly
Tuesday 10th April 6:45
Congleton CC J8/9 (Timbersbrook)
Signing on at Mossley Church car park (corner of Reades Lane and A527)
10 mile
Tuesday 15th May @ 7:15
Congleton CC JC/5 (Gawsworth)
Signing on at Rising Sun, Gawsworth
25 mile
Tuesday 19th June @ 7:30
Congleton CC JC/24 (Monk’s Heath-Chelford circuit)
Signing on at Club AZ
Entry for all the above is on the line and is £4.00 for non-members of Congleton CC
Full list of Congleton CC events at
http://www.congletoncyclingclub.org.uk/?page_id=98
5 mile
Monday 4th June
Rudyard-Leek course
Meet to sign on at Leek Hockey Club car park 6:30, ride out then first rider off @ 7:00
Entry £3.00
Pie & peas at the Hockey Club afterwards around £3.50 (TBC)
50 mile
Saturday 18th August @ 2:00
Congleton CC J4/16
Entry at least 14 days in advance £7.50
Signing on at Cranage Village Hall
http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/
Hill climb
Sunday 23rd September @ 10:00
Weaver Valley CC J9/7 (Cat & Fiddle)
Entry at least 14 days in advance £8.00
Signing on at the King’s School, Macclesfield
http://www.weavervalleycc.org.uk/
http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/
Other TTs
For anyone tough/ daft enough, any 100 mile, 12 hour or 24 hour TT counts. The 100 trophy is particularly nice and would look good on anyone’s mantelpiece! And I will personally buy anyone who competes in one of these the beer of their choice in Den Engel.
Cheers,
John Green.
On Sunday February the 26th. Six club members enjoyed a scenic Forty mile ride in the hills, in preparation for the Clubs “Hilly” Reliability in 2 weeks. They rode through Rushton, Bosley, Sutton, Langley, Algrave, Gradbach & Flash. After an enjoyable cafe stop in Longnor, they then returned to Leek via Warslow, Onecote & Bradnop. Also another four club members enjoyed a Fifty mile ride through the Cheshire lanes.
The riders enjoying a Coffee
In light of the upcoming prize presentation I would be grateful of you could all let me have your nominations for the following awards:
Contact me on facebook or mobile by the end of the week.
P.S. the cost of the post ride nosh-up is probably £6 per head (not £5 as previously posted).
Thanks
Rich Whalley
Club Secretary
On Sunday January the 15th, Seven club members enjoyed a sunny & fast paced 60 mile ride. Heading for the Cyclist friendly Jinja Bakes Cafe in Audlem they rode through Endon, Stoke, Keele, Madeley & Woore. After an enjoyable Cafe stop at the excellent Jinja Bakes Cafe they returned to Leek via Betley, Alsager, Church Lawton, Astbury, Congleton & Rudyard.
The riders getting ready for the ride home.
On Sunday March the 11th, Leek Cyclists Club will be holding its annual Hilly Reliability Ride followed by a Buffet & the Clubs Awards Presentation. The Reliability Ride is a scenic 55 mile ride through the Peak Distrtict, which takes in some lovely lanes & challenging climbs. The ride will be followed by a Buffet at Den Engel Belgian Bar in Leek, which will cost £5. Places at the buffet are limited, so if you are interested in booking seats, please contact the email address below. The buffet will be followed by the Clubs Awards Presentation. The ride will start & finish at the Den Engel Belgian Bar in Leek, signing on is from 8.15am with the riders due to start at 8.30am.
If you are interested in riding the Reliability Ride or attending the Buffet afterwards please contact LeekCCmtb@yahoo.co.uk. 
On Sunday Febuary the 10th, Five club members enjoyed a 40 mile ride. Heading for Denstone Farm Cafe. They rode through Cheddleton, Wetley Rocks, Cheadle & Alton. After an relaxed Cafe stop, they then returned to Leek via Ellastone, Wootton, Bottomhouse & Thorncliffe. Also another group of club members rode the Congleton Cycling Club 65 mile reliability ride. Which was a scenic ride through the Cheshire Lanes. An enjoyable Sunday morning all round.
The riders enjoying the wintery conditions.
On Sunday January the 29th, Eight club members enjoyed a 65 mile ride. Heading for Tutbury. They rode through Cheddleton, Wetley Rocks, Cheadle, Tean & Uttoxeter. After an relaxed Cafe stop they returned to Leek via Cubley, Rocester, Ellastone, Wootton & Bottomhouse.
On Sunday January the 22nd, Ten club members took part in the Congleton 49 mile Reliability Ride. Fighting strong winds the riders left the Market Place and rode over to Congleton. The 49 mile Reliability Ride started at Congleton Cycling Club and the route took the riders through Bosley, Gasworth, Macclesfield, Ollerton, Byley, Middlewich, Hasslington, Hassel Green, Astbury and then back to Congleton. After much deserved tea & biscuits the riders rode back to Leek. All considered a tough 75 mile ride but thoroughly enjoyed by all.
On Sunday January the 15th, Seven club members enjoyed a sunny & fast paced 60 mile ride. Heading for the The Old Priest House Cafe in Audlem they rode through Endon, Stoke, Keele, Madeley & Woore. After an enjoyable Cafe stop they returned to Leek via Betley, Alsager, Church Lawton, Astbury, Congleton & Rudyard. The sprint into Leek was won by Rich Coates with a well timed attack.
On Sunday January the 8th, thirteen club members enjoyed a scenic 45 mile ride. Heading for the excellent Monyash Old Smithy Cafe. They rode through Bottomhouse, Onecote, Warslow, Hulme End, Sheen & then up the tough ‘alpine’ climb out of Crowdicote . After an enjoyable cafe stop in Monyash, they then returned to Leek via Lathkill Dale, Youlgrave, Hartington & Warslow. An enjoyable ride in the hills all round. New members always welcome.
The riders raring to go after the Cafe stop.
On Tuesday December the 27th, nine club members enjoyed a 65 mile ride. Heading for The Salt Box Cafe near Tutbury. They rode through Bottomhouse, Windy Harbor, Wootton, Ellastone & Cubley. After an enjoyable Cafe stop. They then rode back to Leek via Sudbury, Doveridge, Uttoxeter, Checkley, Cheadle, Dilhorne & Cheddleton. The sprint back into Leek was won by Ade Myatt with a real Time-Trial effort. A very enjoyable ride allround with the Sun shining & some great country lanes explored we couldn’t have asked for much more. 
The riders getting ready for the ride back to Leek.
With Christmas Day falling on a Sunday this year, there will be a Christmas Club Run on Tuesday the 27th leaving Den Engel at 9.10am. Hope to see you there.
On Saturday December the 10th, five club members enjoyed a relaxed 34 mile ride. Heading for Denstone they rode through Leek-Brook, Basford, Ipstones, Foxt, Oakamoor, Dimingsdale & Alton. After the cafe stop at Denstone Farm Shop, they returned to Leek via Ellastone, Stanton, Caldon Lowe & Bottomhouse. The sprint into Leek was won by Rich Whalley, who had the legs on the last climb back into Leek. A very enjoyable winter ride!
On Sunday December the 4th, nine club members enjoyed a challenging 60 mile ride. Heading for Tutbury they rode through Bottomhouse, Windy Harbor, Wootton, Ellastone, Cubley & Sudbury. After the cafe stop in Tutbury, they returned through Marchington, Uttoxeter, Rocester, Farley, Cotton, Foxt & Ipstones. The sprint back into Leek from Bottomhouse was won by Ade Myatt. A great ride all round.
On Saturday the 10th of December members of Leek Cyclists Club are holding there Christmas Social. First there will be a club run leaving from Den Engel at 12am(2-3 hour ride). Then club members are meeting at Den Engel at 7.00pm for drinks followed by a meal at the The Rajah Curry House in Leek.
On Sunday November the 27th fighting against strong winds, seven club members enjoyed a 45 mile ride. Heading for the Bollington Mill Cafe they rode through Rushton, North Rode, Gasworth, Macclesfield & Prestbury. After an enjoyable cafe stop in Bollington they then returned to Leek via Goyt Valley (climbing the very tough Pym Chair Climb) Flash, The Roaches & Meerbrook.
The riders looking forward to the Pym Chair Climb.
On Sunday November the 20th, seven club members enjoyed a scenic 45 mile ride. Starting in the Market Place in the centre of Leek. They rode through Meerbrook, Danebridge, Wincle, Wildboarclough, Macclesfield Forest, Langley & Gasworth. They then rode over to Congleton stopping off at Congleton Garden Centre for a much deserved cafe stop. They then returned to Leek via Mow Cop, Biddulph, Lask Edge & Longsdon.
Picture taken at Macclesfield Forest.
The Club have several keen Mountain bike riders. Who are planning on having regular Club Mountain Bike Rides at destinations like Hope, Cannock Chase, Llandegla & Coed-y-Brenin. The dates & meeting places will appear on the Mountain Biking page soon.
If you are interested please contact leekccmtb@yahoo.co.uk
On Sunday the 13th November Twelve Members rode through the lovely thick fog to Bakewell via Thorncliffe,Longnor,Crowdicote and Monyash. With an enjoyable cafe stop in the centre of Bakewell they then returned via Youlgrave,Hartington & Warslow. An enjoyable ride in the hills all round!
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