Gillingham, Dorset, UK 95+ members

Gillingham & District Wheelers

A social and sporting cycling and triathlon club based in beautiful North Dorset.

  • Road cycling
  • Gravel riding
  • Pool swimming

4 club sessions

  • Sat
  • Social
  • #1 of 4

Club Rides

09:00

Age 16-85

Three groups over different distances and paces. Details posted each week on the club website and Facebook pages.

  • Sun
  • #2 of 4

Training ride

09:30

Age 16-85

Training rides through the winter. Each session will focus on different aspects of cycling.

  • Road cycling
  • Mon
  • Speed
  • Interval
  • #3 of 4

Swim Training

20:00

Age 16-85

Swim training for the triathletes among us.

  • Pool swimming
  • Wed
  • Speed
  • #4 of 4

Time Trial Series

18:30

Age 10-85

From late March to late August. Courses change each week. See website for course details and times, and Facebook for up to date information each week.

  • Road cycling

Overview

Gillingham & District Wheelers was founded in 1993 and has around 100 members. We consider ourselves to be a social and sporting cycling and triathlon club with a primary focus on road cycling and triathlons. Our members include social weekend riders, through to racing cyclists and triathletes; young to old and the in-between. We are affiliated to British Cycling, Cycling Time Trials, British Triathlon and the Wessex Cyclocross League and openly welcome all cyclists. 

  • Regular group road rides during the week and at weekends for a range of abilities,
  • Summer Time Trial series,
  • Autumn Hill Climb event,
  • Spring and Summer Road and Crit races,
  • Plus club social events and of course coffee & cake!

Club details

  • British Triathlon
  • Triathlon England
  • British Cycling
  • Club organised events

Location

  • Paid parking

Training

  • Social
  • Pace-friendly groups

Social

  • Strava
  • Facebook group
  • Weekend trips

Membership

  • Training
  • Discount at local shops

How to join

Membership fees

Annual membership

£20.00

4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.