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The first race of 2012, and the third cross VCL have organised this season. The New Years madison has been running for 5 or so years now, just long enough to make it “traditional”. Every year it has got bigger … Continue reading →

The annual club hillclimb marks the start of “proper” winter. Up until this point people have enjoyed their break from the racing season, getting to grips with cyclo cross or Sunday club runs.  Those who have been putting off attaching … Continue reading →

The time had come once again for the regional team championships. Preparation had started the night before with Philip G and my self trying to revive his jet-wash after a year sat dormant in his garage. After 2 hours, 3 snapped pull cords … Continue reading →

An eclectic bunch of VCL riders took a trip to the indoor velodrome in Newport last Sunday; some beginner youth and adults who’d never ‘ridden wood’ before, some of our more experienced  kids looking for indoor practise in preparation for … Continue reading →

Cyclo Cross is probably the most photo-genic cycling discpline. Mainly because riders are going slow enough to to allow time to get a few shots of them. A typical VCL contingent was at Hillingdon yesterday for London League Cyclo Cross … Continue reading →

This is one of 2 recent posts, be sure not miss the one about Joseph’s Yoga Classes! Now in it’s third successive year muddy hell is one of the countries biggest cross races.  A total of 31 VCL riders took … Continue reading →

The yoga-based fitness class for cyclists returns next Tuesday 1st November 2011 at the Dulwich College Sports Club, SE21 7LD, 19.00-20.45. For those who did not take part last year, this routine is designed to improve upper body and core … Continue reading →

VCL secured three wins at the London and South East Cyclocross League in Brighton on Sunday, including a powerful overall victory for Jules Birks.

A year long series contested at tracks all around the country, the national endurance league includes races from many of the biggest open meetings of the season.  The club was represented by at least one member in 6 of the … Continue reading →

Along with around 10 of London’s other top youth cycling clubs, VCL was invited to race at the Tour of Britain. Over 100 under 12 riders would race a road circuit race on British Cycling’s mountainbikes along the prestigious Victoria … Continue reading →