The Glasgow Wheelers
The Wheelers, as they are known in these parts, are a club with tradition and many a trophy given out at this year's awards will have a famous name on it - both Robert Millar and Graeme Obree's names are found on the 25mile trophy, with astounding times, even by today's standards, next to their entries. However, the Glasgow Wheelers started off life as a cycling club that aimed to get groups of riders out of the city and alleviate the hard work, monotony and pressure of the industrial clydeside. The landscape has changed but the aims of the club are the same, bringing together those that get something out of riding a bike for fun, competition, self-fulfilment and even therapy.
This is reflected in the current membership - there is an active racing scene both in time trials and road racing as can be seen in the race reports section; the club has had riders at La Marmotte, Tour of Flanders sportives, the Etape du Tour and Caledonia, La Lapebie in the French Pyrenees and many more this year.
Track racing is going to be a huge component of the clubs make up in coming years as the velodrome opens. The club has a wealth of experience in this area, and we are expanding the formal coaching qualifications to Level 2 for those with experience in this discipline in order to hit the ground running as the Velodrome opens its doors next year.
The club also enjoys good sponsorship and we have discount arrangements with local bike shops Alpine bikes, the nutritional and sports aid company Science in Sport(50% off!!!), and we have funding to promote sport development in youths and young people regardless of ability - so there is a place for everyone.
The best way to make contact with us is to drop an email and come along to the weekly 10am organised training rides (beware the routes and start points vary, but can be found well mapped out on the Training Page). Or, indeed as well as Sundays come along to the weights sessions that are starting on Tuesday 1st November 7pm at Hutcheson's Academy on the southside of Glasgow.
That sounds great! How do I join?
Complete a membership form and email to the Wheelers. You can subscribe now by use the PayPal button below or alternatively pay by cheque/internet banking. If using the PayPal function be sure to choose the correct option from the pull down menu, then simply click on the PayNow button and follow the instructions. Email for further details if you wish to obtain further details for cheque/internet banking payment.
Senior Members (over 18) - £20
Students/Unemployed - £10
Juniors - £5