Talking history: Pam Jessop
In 1924, Bill Orpin formed Kingston Wheelers after taking out an ad in the Surrey Comet. Caroline and Gafyn recently went to visit his daughter Pam Jessop who recounted stories of her father and club life back in the day. Before
Tour de Zwift 2024
It was another vintage year for the KWCC Tour de Zwift stage race, the hardest yet according to Race Director Tom Herbert. The tour took us from the grippy hills of Yorkshire all the way through to a frankly bonkers crit
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Hill climb enthusiast (sadist?) Tom Kennett shares the rundown of an epic Hill Climb season, featuring seven events including our own John Bornhoft Memorial Hill Climb, Catford & Bec and the National Hill Climb on The Struggle in the Lake District. After a
CX in the sun at Bedfont Lakes
The Central Cyclocross League (CCXL) Round 4 race which was held on the 8th October was the fourth time we have promoted the event at Bedfont Lakes in Feltham. We always run it early in the season, but each year
Fast times on Leith Hill
The crowds were out in force on Cowbell Corner for this year's edition of the John Bornhoft Memorial Hill Climb. With over 60 starters it was as large field, with great representation from local clubs and teams. There were some
Alpen Brevet for breakfast
Five huge mountain passes with 7,200 metres climbing in one ride… what could go wrong? Dai Michael reports back from the Alpen Brevet in Switzerland last month, where he roped in a bunch of equally brave (or foolish?) Wheelers to
Reflections on our Women’s Road Race
This month we proudly hosted a 2/3/4 women’s road race in memory of much-loved member Maria Thompson who passed away in 2017. Maria was a formidable racer who made it to 2nd cat and raced the national masters. It was the
Class of Paris-Brest-Paris 2023
Paris-Brest-Paris is the jewel in the crown of the audax calendar, only coming round every four years and attracting riders from around the world. Given the popular audax scene at Kingston Wheelers it was no surprise to see seven members
Transpyrenees 2023
The Transpyrenees is a 1050km ultra race with over 25,000 metres climbing taking in 33 cols including the mythical Tourmalet. Wheelers Dan Pateman and Sam Sneyd took on the challenge and have some epic war stories from their week in