MEMBERS' INITIATIVES
Throughout the year members get together for a whole host of shared activities that they arrange for themselves, ranging from a morning's ride to a trip abroad. These are just a few examples of the many shared pursuits.
MIDWEEK RIDES
If you can't make it on a Sunday morning, or you'd simply like more than one group ride in a week, then perhaps a midweek ride is for you. The advantage of being in a vibrant club is that there are many of these rides arranged by members for themselves and most are on a regular basis. If this is for you then ask around - on a club run or via social media. You're bound to find what you're looking for.
2019 GENT-WEVELGEM CYCLO
In 2019 a number of Excelsior riders organised a trip to Belgium to take part in the Gent-Wevelgem Cyclo. It is a sportive run on the same Flanders roads as the following day’s professional race being in an area that was a setting for the First World War 100 years ago and passing many war memorials along the way. Attracting many thousands of riders it poses a considerable challenge with steep cobbled climbs, unmade roads (known as plugstreets) and open windy sections.
Fortunately this year saw stunning weather and light winds. Nik Allen, Simon Steeles, Dom Maxwell, Trevor Leeding and Ian Leeding all tacked the 134 mile event. With over 4,000 feet of climbing they did well to finish in 6 hours and 40 minutes at an average speed of 19.8 mph. Paul Townsley rode in the shorter, but still arduous, 87 mile event.
Fortunately this year saw stunning weather and light winds. Nik Allen, Simon Steeles, Dom Maxwell, Trevor Leeding and Ian Leeding all tacked the 134 mile event. With over 4,000 feet of climbing they did well to finish in 6 hours and 40 minutes at an average speed of 19.8 mph. Paul Townsley rode in the shorter, but still arduous, 87 mile event.
2016 EPIC ALPS/MONT VENTOUX TRIP (Simon Atkinson June 2016)
2016 GRAN FONDO INTERNAZIONALE FELICE GIMONDI BIANCHI (15th May)

A mega Italian challenge for Paul Townsley as he rides in the wheel tracks of past Giro D'Italia stars.
For a report of the day just click on the chart
For a report of the day just click on the chart
2016 WIGGLE JURASSIC BEAST SPORTIVE (8th May)

Nicky Carsons is at it again. A real glutton for pushing herself (a.k.a. punishment) this time she tackled the "Beast".
For a report of the day just click on the photograph.
For a report of the day just click on the photograph.
2016 HAMPSHIRE HILLY HUNDRED SPORTIVE (8th May)

Our club president Robert Downham rode this one in May 2016.
For a report of the day just click on the photograph.
For a report of the day just click on the photograph.
2016 WIGGLE SUPER SERIES NEW FOREST SPRING SPORTIVE
BRECON BEACONS TRIP
A three day trip to the Brecon National Park organised by four of our members. The hotel was situated in the heart of the park near Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in the area at 2907 feet. Nearly 200 miles of riding in absolutely stunning scenery.
To see the photographs and a report of the trip click here.
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TOUR DE FRANCE TRIPS
A regular trip to the Tour de France, complete with bikes is organised each year. One of our members, Pete Logan, has a property in Saint-Aubin-Des-Bois in Calvados and hosts a group of members.
LONDON REVOLUTION VISITS
A number of trips to see star riders action at Lee Valley have been organised. Andrew Lock hires a mini-bus and gets us all there and back safely.