Axe Valley Pedallers before they were members
Clive Lewis catching his minuteman in an evening 10 mile time trial in Kent in 1957 - Credit: AVP
Axe Valley Pedallers, even in this current lockdown, manage to keep very much in touch mostly by using the club members only Facebook page.
Although the club was only formed in 2005, it now has a thriving membership of over 100. However, members of all ages did have "previous lives" in racing, touring and social events so some of these photos may give you a glimpse way back into the past.
Although they are now severely limited in regard together, the club now understands from British Cycling, with whom they are affiliated, that larger organised groups will be allowed to ride again from the end of March, but as yet to be confirmed.
Mark Watkins feeling good on his Raleigh Chopper near Seaton Junction in 1972 - Credit: AVP
Colin Bennett leading the bunch in a circuit race round Woodbury Common in 1969 - Credit: AVP
Lawrie Poole competing in a 50 mile time trial in the New Forest in 1963 - Credit: AVP
Mark Watkins on his very early indoor training bike in the 1980s - Credit: AVP
Clive Heard riding in a cross country race in Eastridge Forest Shropshire in 1993 - Credit: AVP
Richard Gorst and Tim Shaw getting ready to race in a mountain bike event in 1997 - Credit: AVP
Frank Head touring in the Himalayas in 1997 - Credit: AVP
Chris Elmore "the gentle giant" with friends in Porta Polenca Majorca in 1999 - Credit: AVP
Trevor Hamblen completing the London to Brighton charity ride in 2001 - Credit: AVP
