Run by Wheal Velocity Cycling club
Entry via CTT website - this is a Cornish Cup nominated event
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26921
Part of the Into Tri Cornish Series - for more details see image information
New for 2024 - we will be running a special 2 up team time trial - with a twist.
We have adapted the ‘Grand Prix des Gentlemen’ race format to create our Grand Prix de l’accord (Race of Agreement).
Link to event entry page
What is a ‘Grand Prix des Gentlemen’?
Traditionally this was a team of two, one of the riders being a veteran - with a ‘Gentlemens agreement’ that the younger rider would pace the older rider around the time trial course. Some clubs insisted that the older rider was to never ride on the front - hence the agreement.
Penzance Wheelers Grand Prix d l’accord will use a combination of veterans handicapping and other calculations to create our own take on the ‘Grand Prix des Gentlemen’ format.
Each team of 2 will get time allowances for the older member of the team - plus extra allowances for mixed gender teams and a special time deduction worked out on the age gap between the 2 riders. Time is taken when the 2nd rider finishes.
Once the event is completed the times will be entered into a spreadsheet and the overall winners will be announced.
Pre-entry preferred via our Eventbrite page - on the day entry also allowed (but will be more expensive).
Here are the rules
Grand Prix de l’accord
Concept: 2 up time trial that favours bigger age difference between the 2 team riders.
Riders aged over 40 will receive a time deduction allowance based on the VTTA tables – basically the older you are the larger time deduction you get. Ranging from 4 seconds for a 41 year old upto 13 minutes and 8 seconds for a 95 year old.
The first twist is that riders 17 and under will also get a time deduction based on their age – the younger they are the larger the time deduction. Ranging from a maximum 4 minutes for a 12 year old down to 15 seconds for a 17 year old.
To encourage mixed gender teams there will also be an additional allowance for mixed gender teams. This time deduction will be 20 seconds over the 10 mile course.
The final twist is that there will also be time deductions based on the difference in age between the 2 riders – for each year difference in age teams will get a 1 second time deduction. So a team who has riders 50 and 20 years old will have an age difference of 30 – so will have a 30 second time deduction.
The event will be run under CTT rules and regulations and will be a come and try club event so you don’t need to be a member of a CTT affiliated club - teams can be mixed clubs, mixed gender, mixed bikes – the only thing you have to do is be honest about is your age when signing on.
CTT rules require that your bikes are fitted with working front and rear lights and that you wear a helmet. Ebikes are not allowed.
Finish time will be taken on the 2nd rider of the team of 2.
After the race finishes final times will be added into a spreadsheet and the winning team will be the one with the shortest overall time.
Prizes for the top 3 teams.
Maximum number of teams will be 30
Penzance Wheelers are proud to host this round of the National CTT Classic Series event.
This is also a memorial race - dedicated to the late Ken Robertson
28 mile Open time trial - entry via CTT website.
This will be the most prestigious time trial event the club has held in some time - and the club was honoured to be award this event following the hard work of Anthony Green when he was the club’s time trial secretary.
The course is a testing circuit which will require a lot of helpers - so if you are not planning to ride please put yourself forward to help at this event.
Females & Veterans https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26927
Paracyclists https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26928
Juniors https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26929
Open https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26930
Club event run by KRT - entry only via CTT website
Run by Saint Piran - this is also a Cornish Cup event
Entry via CTT website
Part of the Into Tri Cornish Series - for more details see image information
Save the date for the 2024 Wheal Jane Classic Stage Race
Following on from the success of the Carnon Classic Stage Race we will again be assisting at this two day cycling event promoting cycle sport in Cornwall.
The event will be run by Wheal Velocity Cycling Club supported by Penzance Wheelers
The main races will comprise: 2 x Closed Circuit Races, a Hill Climb and individual Time Trial
We will also be incorporating a Cornish School Games competition with the support of Active Cornwall, British Cycling and Sustrans.
More details to follow
There is also an option to ride the first half of the route approx 150km.
We have teamed up with The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity - using a similar route to the * Pedals4Patients event in September - to offer cyclists the chance to ride the Tour de Kernow route in one day!
The route will take you out to St Ives, Lands End, back into Penzance via Mousehole - then across to Helston, Gweek onto Penryn and then you past close to the start HQ where you will be able to get some refreshments and gauge your progress (or finish the short route) - before you cross the Fal via the King Harry Ferry (please make sure you have money to pay for the crossing) and over to Goran Haven and St Austell. The route then cuts across to Bodmin, Padstow and skirts the coast over to Mawgan Porth then back inland towards Ladock then across to Shortlanesend, Threemilestone and back to Wheal Jane.
Starting from Wheal Jane at 4.00am please make sure you have lights!
187 miles / 300 km with at least 12,775 feet of climbing
Based on Audax pacing we would expect riders to complete the ride within 20 hours.
GPX route map will be provided - here is a rough plan of the route will be tweaked nearer the date.
The route will be suitable for road bikes - however it does use a section of the Camel Trail from Wadebridge to Padstow
As Penzance Wheelers is affiliated to Cycling UK the event will be covered by Cycling UK’s liability insurance and the event will be run under Cycling UK’s guidelines.
Our recommended minimum age for the half distance event will be 12 years. All Under 18’s will need a parental consent form (signed on the day of the event) and under 16’s will need to ride with an accompanying adult/parent - we do not recommend that under 18’s ride the full distance - please make contact with the event organiser for more details.
The event HQ will only be manned at the start of the day, then from for 4 hours in the middle of the day and again at the end of the day.
This will be a self supported event - we will however announce nearer to the event start some check points where we’d ask riders to record they have reached the check point - by taking a photo as proof - or we may have manned checkpoints.
Please feel free to join our Strava group to log your rides and training..
https://www.strava.com/clubs/tour-de-kernow-ultra-2024
We’d like to encourage riders to get sponsorship and link to the unique Tour de Kernow Ultra Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust Charity justgiving page.
Link to entry will open on 5th Feb at 1pm - price will be £15.00 per rider
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/813983555727
Any profit from the event will be donated to RCHC
* If you’re interested in the September Pedal4Patients event please download the info pack here.
Run by Giant Helston
Entry via CTT website
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26937
More details can be found on Kernow Audax website
http://audaxkernow.co.uk/2024/01/mines-and-mineral-railways-on-road-and-off-road-8/
Part of the Into Tri Cornish Series - for more details see image information
More details can be found on British Cycling website when the event goes live.
Run by Duchy Velo
Entry via CTT website - this is a Cornish Cup nominated event
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26939
Part of the Into Tri Cornish Series - for more details see image information
Event Overview
Join the Corries for a day of racing around the Brentor circuit this July. A true staple of South West road racing on the lower Western slopes of Dartmoor.
A wide, non-technical circuit offers something for everyone. Go on, you know you want to.
That doesn't mean the course is dull, though. Each lap features a leg-sapping drag up to the line & open sections have the potential to split the group, so keep your wits about you!
The circuit is easily accessed from the A30 and there are plenty of options for accommodation in nearby Tavistock, Okehampton, or Plymouth.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/296726/Plymouth-Corinthian-Summer-Road-Races
Run by Wadebridge Coasters
Entry via CTT website - this is a Cornish Cup nominated event
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26946
Run by Truro Cycling Club
Entry via CTT website This is a Cornish Cup nominated event
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26947
Run by Giant Helston
Entry via CTT website this is also a Cornish Cup Event
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26948
British Cycling Men's Masters National Road Race Championships,
After the overwhelming success and positive feedback received from running this event in 2023 we are back for 2024!
The South West Region welcomes you to compete in this prestigious event being run on another cracking 30 mile circuit on the north side of Dartmoor National Park.
This is a rolling course with many climbs and fast flowing downhill sections which will once again this year produce some worthy champions!
Races for all ages, Men 30+ held across 2 days.
This weekend of racing is for Men 30+, sadly we can't run the womens races because of a clash with the BMCR's womens championships being held on the same weekend.
Don't be shy, get your entries in!
Saturday 10th August ages 40-49 & 50-59
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/.../British-Cycling...
Sunday 11th August 30-39 & 60+
Run by Giant Helston
Entry via CTT website
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26951
Part of the Into Tri Cornish Series - for more details see image information
Our annual charity ride and Michael Rosam memorial ride
This is Penzance Wheelers annual charity ride organised by Mark & Joanne Travis.
Thousands have been raised over the years by them.
Usual two on road routes leaving Jordans Cafe, Longrock .....
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/129467102
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/129466073
If there is interest in doing an off road version please check our social media pages nearer the day.
There will be refreshments at Mark’s house in Pendeen.
For those who didn't know Michael, a few words that his partner Mandy.
"Mike was a member of the Penzance Wheelers, a good friend and a regular on our weekday rides. Last autumn, not far from Praze an Beeble, whilst on one of our weekday rides he suffered a massive heart attack and despite receiving prompt CPR and the speedy arrival of the emergency services, he did not survive. Mike was an enthusiastic all weather rider and is missed by us all”.
It would be great to see as many cyclists as we can come and join us. Previous years we've had cyclists from all areas of the sport, from racers, club cyclists, ebikers, off roaders (we can provide some great off road routes out to Pendeen) - it doesn't matter you'll all be welcome!
Entry via Penzance Wheelers Eventbrite page - Jack Rackham is the Penzance Wheelers road bike competition - this is also a Cornish Cup event
Pre - entry is £5.00 per rider
On the day entry (if there are any spaces available) will be £7.50
Penzance Wheelers S6/15TT Ladock 3-UP Team Time Trial
Incorporating the Ivor Edmonds Memorial Cup
Max 20 teams
Please note there is a closing date for pre-entry of 19/9/24 at 10pm price per team of 3 will be £15.00
We may allow on the day entry if there are places left - this will be a more expensive way to enter.
Pre-entry via our Eventbrite page
Royal Cornwall Hospitals charity ride - 3 days 180 mile charity ride
Please click on this link to see the info pack for details
or visit the following page:
Run by Saint Piran
Entry via CTT website
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26955
Part of the Into Tri Cornish Series - for more details see image information
Gwithian - details to follow
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/penzance-wheelers-godrevy-hill-climb-tickets-796190115067
Club event run by Wheal Velocity - entry only via CTT website
Run by KRT
Entry via CTT website - this is a Cornish Cup nominated event
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26920
The first of only two races on the Wheal Jane circuit this year - timing of races has been adjusted to allow riders to take part in the 10 mile TT (Cornish Cup event) in the morning
Entry via Penzance Wheelers Eventbrite page - please note that this event is a Cornish Cup event so we expect high entries so do not leave it late to enter.
Pre - entry is £5.00 per rider
On the day entry (if there are any spaces available) will be £7.50 - we have a limit of 60 riders.
This is a ‘Type B’ event also known as a club TT - it is run under the same CTT rules as a ‘Type A’ open event - but times are not official times, entry fees an levies are less.
The landlord at the Queens in Botallack has kindly offered to open especially for us to host the Penzance Wheelers pub quiz night. We are proposing teams of 4 - prior to the quiz starting the pub will be offering food and drinks (not included in the ticket price).
Capacity is approx 10 tables of 4
Price to enter the quiz is £2.50 per person.
The quiz format will be mainly general knowledge with a couple of cycling related categories.
Please arrive as close to 7pm as you can - so food orders can be taken and there's enough time to prepare for the questions which will start at approx 8.30pm
Friends and family are also welcome to join your team.
28 mile Penzance Wheelers open time trial - entry via CTT website.
The event will use the same course as the National Classic Series event on 26th May 2024
This will be test run for the National CTT Classic Series event in May - so if you plan to race the May event this is a great chance to see the course in race conditions.
The course is a testing circuit which will require a lot of helpers - so if you are not planning to ride please put yourself forward to help at this event.
Entry via the CTT website
*You’re welcome to join us on our Introduction ride - aimed at cyclists looking to get back into club cycling after a break - or new cyclists looking to find out more about being part of a cycling club or group.
Distance will be between 20-30 miles maximum and will include a stop.
Pace will be that of the slowest rider.
You will need your own bike and please make sure it is in a roadworthy condition & you have a spare inner tube and pump, you are wearing a helmet and have suitable clothing for the conditons.
The group will be lead by a couple of our experienced riders.
*The introduction ride will not be suitable for riders under 18 years unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Under 18’s will need a signed parental consent form - please view our general information page about our Introduction rides to see more information and to download the parental consent form.
Wheelers Introduction ride information page
The session will be run under Cycling UK guidelines.
Run by KRT
Entry via CTT website
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26915
Part of the Into Tri Cornish Series - for more details see image information
Event Overview
Season opening road race run in a pursuit format with 4th cat riders starting first followed by staggered groups separated by minutes, using the proven Hatherleigh Halwill Junction circuit.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/295973/Primavera-Pursuit-Road-Race
Run by KRT
Entry via CTT Website this event is a Cornish Cup Event
Run by KRT
Entry via CTT Website
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/26909
*You’re welcome to join us on our Introduction ride - aimed at cyclists looking to get back into club cycling after a break - or new cyclists looking to find out more about being part of a cycling club or group.
Distance will be between 20-30 miles maximum and will include a stop.
Pace will be that of the slowest rider.
You will need your own bike and please make sure it is in a roadworthy condition & you have a spare inner tube and pump, you are wearing a helmet and have suitable clothing for the conditons.
The group will be lead by a couple of our experienced riders.
*The introduction ride will not be suitable for riders under 18 years unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Under 18’s will need a signed parental consent form - please view our general information page about our Introduction rides to see more information and to download the parental consent form.
Wheelers Introduction ride information page
The session will be run under Cycling UK guidelines.
*You’re welcome to join us on our Introduction ride - aimed at cyclists looking to get back into club cycling after a break - or new cyclists looking to find out more about being part of a cycling club or group.
Distance will be between 20-30 miles maximum and will include a stop.
Pace will be that of the slowest rider.
You will need your own bike and please make sure it is in a roadworthy condition & you have a spare inner tube and pump, you are wearing a helmet and have suitable clothing for the conditons.
The group will be lead by a couple of our experienced riders.
*The introduction ride will not be suitable for riders under 18 years unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Under 18’s will need a signed parental consent form - please view our general information page about our Introduction rides to see more information and to download the parental consent form.
Wheelers Introduction ride information page
The session will be run under Cycling UK guidelines.
Penzance wheelers AGM
The club AGM will be held on Tuesday February 6th at 7.30 in The Star, Crowlas. As usual we will keep it brief and there will be a chance for a drink and banter afterwards. All club members are very welcome.
Last year the secretary, time trial secretary and kit officer all stepped down. At present we are filling in the gaps but ought to have more members on the committee. If you are at all interested please come to the meeting or have a chat with any committee members. The roles really can be what you make them.
Agenda
Apologies
Committee members present
Non committee members present
Chair’s report
Treasurer’s report
Member secretary report
Social secretary report
TT secretary report
Kit officer report
Election of officers
Any other business
*You’re welcome to join us on our Introduction ride - aimed at cyclists looking to get back into club cycling after a break - or new cyclists looking to find out more about being part of a cycling club or group.
Distance will be between 20-30 miles maximum and will include a stop.
Pace will be that of the slowest rider.
You will need your own bike and please make sure it is in a roadworthy condition & you have a spare inner tube and pump, you are wearing a helmet and have suitable clothing for the conditons.
The group will be lead by a couple of our experienced riders.
At the same time we will also be running a ladies only social group ride as well.
*The introduction ride will not be suitable for riders under 18 years unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Join us for our annual Christmas breakfast social ride
Venue will now be Canteen at the Eco Park Cambrose - please let us know beforehand if you plan to come so we can let them know rough numbers.
Leaving Longrock 9am - we should be at cafe by 10.30am
Here is link to venue
Meet outside Penzance Arcade on the Promenade - usual hilly route out to Sennen and back via Lamorna.
This is a Charity fund raising ride organised by the friends and family of Ken Barclay who was a well known cyclist in the Penzance area.
Details of the Charity just giving page are below:
Ken Barclay 7 Hills Just giving page
Here is the link to the route on Strava:
Ken Barclay 7 Hills Challenge Strava route
The Old Success Inn will again provide free hot drinks
Departing from PZ promenade 9.30am - please arrive earlier if you can for group photo.
SW – 10/09/2023 Coxleigh Barton.
SW – 17/09/2023 Cricket St.Thomas.
SW – 01/10/2023 Wadebridge Showground.
SW – 22/10/2023 Newnham Top.
SW – 05/11/2023 Torbay.
SW – 19/11/2023 Redruth.
SW – 26/11/2023 Newnham Bottom.
SW – 03/12/2023 Escot (Regional Champs)
Penzance Wheelers annual awards and social evening at the Penzance Sailing club.
Food will be provided by Archie Browns - quiche and salad (Veggie & Vegan options - please contact us)
There will be a pay bar, run by the Sailing Club, with a wide range of drinks available.
Guest speaker will be Alex Boswell - ultra endurance cyclist
After the speaker there will be a quick presentation of the awards.
All members and friends welcome!
SW – 10/09/2023 Coxleigh Barton.
SW – 17/09/2023 Cricket St.Thomas.
SW – 01/10/2023 Wadebridge Showground.
SW – 22/10/2023 Newnham Top.
SW – 05/11/2023 Torbay.
SW – 19/11/2023 Redruth.
SW – 26/11/2023 Newnham Bottom.
SW – 03/12/2023 Escot (Regional Champs)
SW – 10/09/2023 Coxleigh Barton.
SW – 17/09/2023 Cricket St.Thomas.
SW – 01/10/2023 Wadebridge Showground.
SW – 22/10/2023 Newnham Top.
SW – 05/11/2023 Torbay.
SW – 19/11/2023 Redruth.
SW – 26/11/2023 Newnham Bottom.
SW – 03/12/2023 Escot (Regional Champs)
Join us for our anniversary ride - leaving Longrock at 9am we will be heading to Heartlands, Pool for a social gathering.
We have reserved a space at the Red River Cafe.
All previous members of the Wheelers (and any interested cyclists) are welcome.
If you’re not up to cycling there is ample car parking at Heartlands
SW – 10/09/2023 Coxleigh Barton.
SW – 17/09/2023 Cricket St.Thomas.
SW – 01/10/2023 Wadebridge Showground.
SW – 22/10/2023 Newnham Top.
SW – 05/11/2023 Torbay.
SW – 19/11/2023 Redruth.
SW – 26/11/2023 Newnham Bottom.
SW – 03/12/2023 Escot (Regional Champs)
SW – 10/09/2023 Coxleigh Barton.
SW – 17/09/2023 Cricket St.Thomas.
SW – 01/10/2023 Wadebridge Showground.
SW – 22/10/2023 Newnham Top.
SW – 05/11/2023 Torbay.
SW – 19/11/2023 Redruth.
SW – 26/11/2023 Newnham Bottom.
SW – 03/12/2023 Escot (Regional Champs)
