Welcome to Worthing Excelsior Cycle Club
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Worthing Excelsior CC is a friendly group of cycling enthusiasts based in and around Worthing.
We believe cycling is best enjoyed in good company. Whether going out for a relaxed social spin and a coffee, or taking on new challenges and adventures on your bike. With over a century of history in the club, we continue to inspire future generations to enjoy the benefits of cycling. From improving your physical and mental health, to experiencing the outdoors, and maybe even the thrill of taking part in competition - at any level. |
Why join WECC?
We welcome cyclists of all abilities, including those new to the sport (we were all new to it once, including many later in life!).
Our aim is to provide a safe and friendly environment for you to experience a variety of cycling activities, in a fun, supportive and social atmosphere. We have active members of all ages, from 17 to 70+, who enjoy an equally diverse range of activities. From our Sunday club rides designed for a range of abilities, through to sportives, time trials, cyclo-cross, gravel racing and mountain-biking; fellow members support and inspire each other, both on and off the bike.
WECC has been welcoming new members since 1887! You’ll be joining a club with a proud history, years of experience, and continuing ambition.
How it works:
Want to know more? Get in touch - Email, Facebook, Instagram
We welcome cyclists of all abilities, including those new to the sport (we were all new to it once, including many later in life!).
Our aim is to provide a safe and friendly environment for you to experience a variety of cycling activities, in a fun, supportive and social atmosphere. We have active members of all ages, from 17 to 70+, who enjoy an equally diverse range of activities. From our Sunday club rides designed for a range of abilities, through to sportives, time trials, cyclo-cross, gravel racing and mountain-biking; fellow members support and inspire each other, both on and off the bike.
WECC has been welcoming new members since 1887! You’ll be joining a club with a proud history, years of experience, and continuing ambition.
How it works:
- When you sign up online you’ll be contacted and invited to join a Sunday club ride, with a group suited to your speed/experience. You're welcome to come and try a ride before joining but get in touch to let us know you're coming.
- You’ll be told who is the ride leader, they will be there to greet you and introduce you to the rest of the ride group.
- If you haven’t ridden in a group before, advice and support will be given on how to do so safely, and you can ‘buddy’ with one of the group members to learn the ropes.
- We always have non-drop ride options, so you should not fear ‘being able to keep up'. And if you suffer a puncture or mechanical, the group will be there to assist if required (although they may ask for some cake later!)
- Enjoy getting to know your group better over the inevitable coffee break, and from there it's all downhill….. of sorts!
- You’ll have access to all the buzzing club WhatsApp groups, where you can satisfy all your cycling curiosities, from advice on anything technical, to Zwift racing, Buy/Sell, and of course ‘what’s the best tyres to use’…..
- You'll be able to join our Strava Club to see what members are up to and perhaps motivate you to top the weekly leaderboard.
- You can access our growing route library which has over 100 local routes to choose from.
- Sunday club rides are all published in advance, so you can look at the route in advance and ‘vote’ on the WhatsApp poll to let people know you're joining.
- As you progress you might move between pace groups, and of course have a go at some of the other events in the club calendar, or ones that other members are doing individually.
- Check out our Event Calendar to see what we have in store for 2026!
Want to know more? Get in touch - Email, Facebook, Instagram
Club News
WECC LEJOG challenge for The Brain Tumour Charity
On 14th June, we set out to cover the distance from Land's End to John o' Groats (874 miles) in just 6 hours on the Goodwood motor racing circuit. The aim was to complete this as a relay so everyone from the club can contribute. With a fantastic turnout from WECC, guest riders from Horsham CC, Strada RT and other friends of the club we absolutely obliterated that target.
39 riders completed 770 laps, totalling 1,820 miles which would cover John o’Groats to Land’s End and back again plus a bit extra!
We’ve also managed to exceed our fundraising target of £1,500 but you can still donate. It would be amazing if we could smash that one too! JustGiving page.
On 14th June, we set out to cover the distance from Land's End to John o' Groats (874 miles) in just 6 hours on the Goodwood motor racing circuit. The aim was to complete this as a relay so everyone from the club can contribute. With a fantastic turnout from WECC, guest riders from Horsham CC, Strada RT and other friends of the club we absolutely obliterated that target.
39 riders completed 770 laps, totalling 1,820 miles which would cover John o’Groats to Land’s End and back again plus a bit extra!
We’ve also managed to exceed our fundraising target of £1,500 but you can still donate. It would be amazing if we could smash that one too! JustGiving page.
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WECC chooses The Brain Tumour Charity
Earlier this year Worthing Excelsior CC chose The Brain Tumour Charity as their charity of the year, to focus the charitable efforts of club members, and lend support to one of their own.
Rob, a life-long member of the club, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2023. Rob has since undergone a number of pioneering treatments, supported by trial research from The Brain Tumour Charity.
It has been a difficult journey for Rob and his family, but the pioneering treatment received means that 2 years on, Rob shows continuing strength and determination, and will occasionally join us for a short spin to the coffee stop on the Sunday rides.
Read more about Rob’s story here.
If you are able to contribute to the pioneering work of The Brain Tumour Charity, then please use our JustGiving page.
Earlier this year Worthing Excelsior CC chose The Brain Tumour Charity as their charity of the year, to focus the charitable efforts of club members, and lend support to one of their own.
Rob, a life-long member of the club, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2023. Rob has since undergone a number of pioneering treatments, supported by trial research from The Brain Tumour Charity.
It has been a difficult journey for Rob and his family, but the pioneering treatment received means that 2 years on, Rob shows continuing strength and determination, and will occasionally join us for a short spin to the coffee stop on the Sunday rides.
Read more about Rob’s story here.
If you are able to contribute to the pioneering work of The Brain Tumour Charity, then please use our JustGiving page.
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Masters Cyclocross World Championships
Karen and John took on the Cyclocross World Champs in Varese, Italy. Amazing achievements from both with John coming 2nd and Karen finishing strong after a hip replacement last year.
Read the full write up from Karen here: 2025 Race Blog
Karen and John took on the Cyclocross World Champs in Varese, Italy. Amazing achievements from both with John coming 2nd and Karen finishing strong after a hip replacement last year.
Read the full write up from Karen here: 2025 Race Blog
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Our Sunday Social Club Ride start location has changed to Broadwater Green - outside the Halfords Garage.
Start Time: 8:00 meet for an 8:30 start with pickup points on the way. Road or gravel - steady, medium or fast pace - something to suit most riders. Come and try to see what it's all about! Weekly Club Rides |
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The UCI Gravel World Championships
After qualifying in UCI Gravel World Series events throughout the year, four WECC members travelled over to Beek, Netherlands in October to represent their nations across different age categories. Fantastic to see Emma, Chris, James & Ali representing on the World stage. Everyone gave it their all and had a fantastic time. What a way to see off the 2026 race season! |
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