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13/06/2025

🚴‍♂️ Doncaster Wheelers Charlie’s Challenge 2025 🚴‍♀️

Wednesday, 18th June 2025

Join us to honour our dear friend and clubmate, Charlie, while raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease South Yorkshire. Ride the classic route over the iconic Humber Bridge and back, or opt for a shorter loop, in our annual Charlie’s Challenge!

📍 Start Point: Cumberland Hotel, Doncaster
💸 Collection for MND South Yorkshire at the start

Ride Options:
Group 1 - Steadier Club Run Pace
• Full route: ~97 miles via Humber Bridge with feed stop
• Meet: 4:45 PM | Depart: 5:00 PM
Group 2 - Faster Group
• Full route: ~97 miles via Humber Bridge with feed stop
• Meet: 5:15 PM | Depart: 5:30 PM
Group 3 - Steady Pace (“Eroica Charlie”)
• Shorter route: ~65 miles via Goole/Garthorpe with feed station
• Meet: 5:15 PM | Depart: 5:35 PM
• Show off your retro steel bikes or ride your everyday road bike – all welcome!
🏁 Finish: Sports Club on Bennetthorpe for drinks and gourmet burgers from the burger van!

⚠️ Important: This is not a led or marshalled ride. Riders must obey the Highway Code and are responsible for their own safety.
Let’s ride, remember Charlie, and support a great cause! 💙

12/05/2025

📣 We’re Hiring!

We’re looking for an inspiring Lead Coach & Engagement Lead to join the Clancy Briggs family 🚲✨
If you love coaching kids and creating community buzz online, this dual-role could be made for you.

📍 Based around Retford
🕒 Flexible coaching + 10 fixed hours/week
🤝 Join a small, passionate team

✨ Help shape the future of youth cycling with us!

📩 Apply now — https://linktr.ee/clancybriggsuk or email [email protected].

10/05/2025

02/05/2025

On 11 May, Dr Sarah Ruggins will set out to do something special, claiming the outright world record for cycling LEJOGLE - one end of the UK and back - a total of 2,700km.

"I'm feeling calmer as we get closer to the date," the 37-year-old, who works in finance, told Cycling Weekly a fortnight ahead of D-Day. "I was really nervous probably two or three weeks ago but now everything is starting to come together, we have all the team logistics, the crew is finalised, our route has been approved by Guinness World Records, and my taper is in sight. So I'm feeling calm and locked in."

Ruggins is aiming not just to break the women's record, which stands at 10 days, five hours, set by Louise Harris, but the overall LEJOGLE record, set by James MacDonald of five days, 18 hours. She is riding in aid of The Bike Project and Bikes for Refugees, two initiatives close to her heart.

Full story linked below.

📸 James Busby

26/04/2025

21/04/2025

Copenhageners own more than 744.500 bicycles, which is five times more than cars

14/03/2025

The historic early-season Yorkshire classic is back! The Danum Trophy is a true test of strength and endurance, with 105 km of grippy, rolling terrain on a 6-mile circuit tackled 11 times. Expect a hard-fought battle for the win! 💪

🏆 Top Prize: A Bike Box Alan Road Easyfit Bike Box (courtesy of ) plus cash prizes for minor placings!

🗓️Sunday, 6th April
📍 HQ: , Cadeby Road, Doncaster, DN5 7SD
⏰ Start Time: 10 AM

The Danum Trophy is a legendary event dating back to 1969, held on a brutal yet beautiful South Yorkshire course that has tested some of the county's best road racers throughout its history. With a legacy of true hardmen of the sport taking victory, this is a race that demands grit and determination. Plus, after 65 grueling miles, riders and volunteers can look forward to a well-earned post-race buffet at Sprotborough Country Club! 🍽️🚴‍♂️

This race is always oversubscribed—get your entry in ASAP! 🔥

Thanks to our sponsors Bike Box Alan and TopGear Performance who allow us to run such a fantastic event.

Photo courtesy of Andy Jones.

28/02/2025

Go Ride is Back! 🚴‍♀️

Looking to build confidence on two wheels? Want to develop key cycling skills in a fun, safe, and traffic-free environment? Our British Cycling qualified coaches are here to help—whether you're just starting out or ready to race!

📅 Starting Monday, 17th March ⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Doncaster Cycle Track at the Dome 💷 £3 per session 👧🧒 For riders aged 5-16 (grouped by ability)

🎁 BONUS: All riders get a free Doncaster Wheelers cotton cap at their first session!

✅ Riders must: ✔️ Be able to ride a bike 🚴 ✔️ Have a bike in safe working order 🔧 ✔️ Wear a helmet at all times 🪖 ✔️ Be a club member (FREE for under 16s!) 👉https://s.mtrbio.com/lzlnvstsiy

⚠️ Limited spaces available! To book, contact Rod Dugher: 📧 [email protected] 📞 07784345371

13/02/2025

Doncaster East Transport Scheme