An Epic Weekend

Nick does the Vätternrundan, Jerome and Carl take to the gravel in the Cambrian mountains and Rob does the Dragon Ride

16/6/2026

Last weekend was certainly the start of the ‘epic’ events season for the Chelmer members starting with Nick Boyle on Saturday who completed the Vätternrundan race in Sweden - a mere 315km in torrential rain and windy conditions .

Then there was Jerome Manson and Carl Wardell who completed the Glorious Gravel race in the Cambrian mountains over 169km inc 3800m of climbing with several 7km climbs.

Also in Wales Rob Johnston completed the famous Dragon Ride over 138 miles and 11,500ft of climbing. Rob also raised over £1,000 for Macmillans.

We also had our usual club rides inc a bonus Saturday steady ride and on Sunday for Steve Freeman's ‘Beatles’ birthday he led a C group ride on the Suffolk coast around Aldborough.

Fantastic efforts from all club members and even more epic rides coming up next weekend.

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