​Welcome!  A little about ourselves

Based at our clubhouse in Middleton near Corby, we are a friendly cycling club serving the surrounding area of North Northamptonshire including the town of Corby, and parts of South Leicestershire and Rutland. To find out more you can meet us any Wednesday evening at the clubhouse or you could join one of our club rides or just send us a message.
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Club Time Trial Results for 2023

All of our Time Trial results for 2023 will be published on ResultsSheet.
If you click on the link below and then search for Rockingham Forest Wheelers you will be able to see all of the results to date:
resultsheet.app/events_list_desktop
​Club Wednesday's
Do you want to try a Club ride?
The clubhouse is open every Wednesday evening from 6.30/7pm.

Monthly Social Evenings
On the first Wednesday of the month we will be serving hot food, keep an eye on our WhatsApp groups for more information.
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During the TT season we also offer hot food and drinks, every week.
We have regular rides on Sunday mornings: details here.

We also go out on a "Good Bean Ride" every Tuesday.  As the name suggests, we meet at the Good Bean Cafe in Priors Hall at 9am.
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DETAILS HERE
​We normally have a ride of about 2 hours to a coffee/tea stop and return. 

​Ride lengths vary, depending on the group's capabilities.
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​Please message us if you have any questions and don't forget to join us on Strava.

Upcoming Events

Sierra Nevada, Spain - March 2023

In March 2023, Rocko Club Members enjoyed a week long  Spanish adventure curated by "Cycle Sierra Nevada".

They were treated to great road surfaces, very little vehicle traffic, respectful drivers, mountain and coastal routes with breathtaking views and smile-inducing decents!!

The trip was so successful that everyone is hoping to repeat this, or a similar experience, in 2024.

Special Rides

We have members taking on various challenges this year, some took part in Paris-Roubaix over Easter weekend, some completed the mammoth challenge of Italy divide at the end of April and some of our members are taking part in London - Edinburgh - London which takes place in August, watch this space to see their journey as they take part in some Audax rides in their preparation.

​If you would like to see some more details of what this challenges entails then please click on the links below:
www.parisroubaixchallenge.com/en
www.italydivide.it
londonedinburghlondon.com

​TWINNING
Châtellerault - France

RFW, representing Corby, has been twinned since 1972 with cycling clubs in Velbert – Germany and Châtellerault – France.  The three clubs take it in turn to host an annual week-end of leisure and sporting cycling, and social events  - reacquainting with old friends and making new.

All RFW members, supported by the club, are given the opportunity to take part.
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Youth Support

We have an active team supporting young people into the exciting world of cycle sport.  Through off-road (cyclo-cross and mountain bikes) and closed road circuit racing they can develop skills and confidence away from the danger of traffic.

Corby Capers
(September - February)

Free for all Off Road cycling sessions (from age 12) which run from September to Late January.

These sessions are designed for you to learn bike handling, balance and braking safely off-road to British Cycling Standards with the potential to progress into cycle sport – Cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing and more.

More details can be found in our Facebook group.

Road Racing

Members (with the appropriate race licence) have the opportunity to take part in road racing. Handicap races provide an introduction for novice racers in road races and opportunity to progress through the handicap levels.

Cyclo-cross

The club has an enthusiastic and unified group with participants from age 8 right the way through to over 60's, participating in the growing sport of cyclo-cross racing

Mountain Bike Racing

The club supports the Market Harborough based Friday Night Summer Series.

​If you would like to enter any of the rounds this year then click on the lick below.

Your 2022/23 Season Trophy Winners

Inter Club Trophies
  • Inter Club Trophy (Donated by the late Mr A G Martin) – Welland Valley CC
  • The Hugh Boyle Trophy (Donated by Mr. G. Hinxman) – Welland Valley CC

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  • Mountain Bike Trophy (Donated by Bob Mitchell Cycles) – Steve Coombs
  • Brigholme Trophy – Cyclo Cross (Donated by Mr & Mrs E R Forscutt) – Adam Wells
  • Veterans Cyclo Cross Trophy – Lynne Scofield
  • Junior Best All Rounder Trophy (Donated by the late Mr D E Roberts) – Mac Carter
  • Senior Best All Rounder Trophy (Donated by Miss D Wallace and the late Mr M Cumberworth) – John Dainty
  • Chatellerault Trophy, Overall Winner of the Time Trial Series – Phil Wilkinson
  • The Eskdale Novice Trophy (Donated by the late Mr & Mrs J McLeod) – Nigel Tomlinson
  • The McLeod Challenge Cup (Donated by the late Mr & Mrs J McLeod) – Phil Wilkinson
  • The Roberts Trophy (Donated by the late Mr D E Roberts) – Ken Knott
  • The Fritz Hill Climb Trophy (Donated by Mr A. Carlyle) – Phil Wilkinson
  • Female Hill Climb Award – Anne Gilhesby
  • Club Woman of the Year Trophy (Donated by the late Mrs E B Granger) – Lynne Scofield
  • Clubman of the Year Trophy (Donated by the late Mr A G Martin) – Giles Barringham
  • The Merit Trophy (Donated by the late Mr J S Scrimgeour) – Sarah Mawby​